iPhone 14 review: release date, price, specs and features

(Image credit: Apple)

iPhone 14 review Introduction

It seems like Apple has a tendency to use buzzwords and marketing strategies to sell their products, but one could argue that repackaging and selling older designs as new products is one of their more environmentally friendly practices.

The iPhone 14 has recently been released, with major camera improvements and new features such as satellite calling connectivity and crash detection.

The iPhone 14 Plus has also been introduced, which may be appealing to those looking for a larger screen size. While the iPhone 14 and 13 have similar designs, the internal improvements and repairs make the iPhone 14 a worthwhile upgrade.

The iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max are also available for those looking for more advanced features.

The iPhone 14 is Apple's first flagship device to be manufactured in India soon after its release

iPhone 14 at a glance

• Two iPhone 14 models and two 14 Pro models.
• 6-1 inch iPhone 14 and6.7- inch iPhone 14 Plus.
• Pro models to have 'notch-less' design.
• Starting price£ 779/$ 799/AU$ 1349.

iPhone 14 Release and Price

iPhone 14 release date

(Image credit: Apple)

The standard6.1- inch iPhone 14 went on trade on the 16th of September. Pre-orders opened on 9th September.

The iPhone 14 Plus is launching slightly latterly, on 7th October. Pre-orders also opened on 9th September.

This isn't the first time that the iPhone has seen a staggered launch for differing size models, with the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro launching before the 12 Mini and 12 Pro Max back in 2020.

iphone 14 price

(Image credit: Apple)

Pricing for the iPhone 14 varies across regions, and it's not good news for UK and Australian guests. The standard iPhone 14 costs around£ 150/AU$ 200 further than the standard iPhone 13, which started at£ 849/$ 799/AU$ 1399. That pattern is repeated across the board, with the 14 Plus merchandising for what the 13 Pro used to vend at(£ 949/$ 899/AU$ 1579).

The price jumps do not affect the US, though – iPhone 14 prices in the countries are harmonious with last time's models.

	UK	US	Australia
iPhone 14 128GB	£849	$799	AU$1399
iPhone 14 Plus 128GB	£949	$899	AU$1579
iPhone 14 Pro 128GB	£1099	$999	AU$1749
iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB	£1199	$1099	AU$1899

iphone 14 specs

Price	from $799
Display	6.1 inches (2532 x 1170 pixels, 60Hz)
CPU	A15 Bionic
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Cameras	12MP wide (f/1.5), 12MP ultrawide (f/2.4), 12MP front f/1.9
Water resistance	IP68
Colors	Midnight, Purple, Starlight, Product red, Blue
Battery life	9 hours 28 minutes (5G web surfing)
Size	5.78 x 2.82 x 0.31 inches
Weight	6.07 ounces

iphone 14 features

iphone 14 design and build quality

(Image credit: Apple)

The iPhone 14 maintains the same design aesthetic as its precursor, in discrepancy to the 14 Pro series, which features a brand-new design with a lozenge- shaped Dynamic Island notch.

The lineup of the iPhone 14 series:

• iPhone 14 with a 6.1-inch screen.

• iPhone 14 Max or Plus, with a 6.7-inch screen.

• Display: 6.1-inch 120Hz iPhone 14 Pro.

6-7 inch 120Hz display on the iPhone 14 Pro Max With five colors to choose from — Night, Starlight, Blue, Purple, and Product Red — the iPhone 13's smooth essence rails, binary camera bump, and slightly lower Face ID- equipped notch all make a return. The appearance of the bigger6.7- inch iPhone 14 Plus model, which replaces( and fully contrasts) the small iPhone 13 Mini, is the main update to the normal iPhone 14 lineup.

But indeed while the iPhone 14 may appear to be nearly identical on the outside, it actually has fully new internals. The iPhone 14 now opens from both the front and the reverse, and the same two screws allow access to both the screen and the phone's back. It makes doing it yourself much simpler. still, because they partake the same internals as the iPhone 13 Pro, the Pro performances are just as grueling to repair for yourself.

iphone 14 display

(Image credit: Apple)

The iPhone 14 has the same 60Hz refresh rate OLED Super Retina XDR display as its precursor, which is also Dolby Vision- enabled. formerly again, ProMotion is only available on Pro models, but the iPhone 13 had an excellent screen, so this is not really a strike to the iPhone 14.

Apple claims that the iPhone 14 will have a discrepancy rate of and a maximum brilliance of 1200 nits. For bettered protection against drops and scrapes, a ceramic guard subcaste has been applied to its face.

iphone 14 cameras and photo quality

 (Image credit: Apple)

The iPhone 14 also receives a significant upgrade in camera performance, with a 12MP main camera with a larger and faster orifice. Apple claims that this will improve low- light performance by 49 and cut exposure time in Night Mode in half.

The ultra-wide camera returns, as does the True Depth frontal camera, which is now 38 better in low- light situations and includes autofocus.

The 14's videotape capabilities appear to be as cinematic as ever, with a new" Action Mode" featuring bettered stabilization that Apple claims will enable smoother videotape. In addition, the iPhone 14 will support Dolby Vision and HDR, making it an charming option for aspiring videographers and directors looking for a movable moviemaking machine.

These cameras are arranged in the same exposure as set up on the iPhone 13, in a slant mound on the reverse and notch cutout on the front.

The new Photonic Machine improves low light image processing on all cameras, which is where the iPhone 14 sees massive photo earnings. According to Apple, this image channel processing should give" extraordinary detail and save subtle textures, give better color, and maintain further information in a photo.

iphone 14 performance and baterry life

(Image credit: Apple)

By reusing the A15 Bionic processor from the iPhone 13 and iPhone SE 3rd Generation from the former time, the iPhone 14 disrupts a pattern for Apple. This still is a important contrivance, and Apple was suitable to increase the GPU performance of the A15 by 15%.

The iPhone 14's battery gets a bump, specially on the larger Plus model because a larger lattice means a bigger battery.

The larger battery was preliminarily only available for the Pro Max model; now, it can be combined with the lower power- ferocious screen and specifications of a normal iPhone model, performing in a far further power-effective phone, according to Apple. Compared to the ordinary iPhone 14, which can play vids for 20 hours, it can play vids for 26 hours.

Unfortunately, the Lightning charging harborage, which was supposed to give way to USB- C this time, remains, though Magsafe and Qi wireless charging is options. still, following the European Union's decision on universal charging norms, the iPhone 15 is set to gutter the Lightning harborage in favor of USB- C, but only in Europe, not the UK.

Storage options on the iPhone 14 remain unchanged from last time. Starting at 128 GB, the iPhone can be customized with over to 512 GB of internal Storage, with no unborn SD card expansion. The iPhone 14 also has a significant upgrade in connectivity, with satellite connectivity for SOS calls in remote locations.

Running the show is Apple's new iOS 16 operating system which debuted before this time, including an caught cinch screen and participated pall- grounded print library.

name

 (Image credit: Apple)

Apple introduces new iPhone monikers- X, XS, XR, Pro, Pro Max, and so on as technology requires. Apple's rearmost iPhone follows its usual picking conventions. So far, then is the story.

2007 - iPhone
2008 - iPhone 3G
2009 - iPhone 3GS
2010 - iPhone 4
2011 - iPhone 4s
2012 - iPhone 5
2013 - iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c
2014 - iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
2015 - iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus
2016 - iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus
2017 - iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X
2018 - iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max
2019 - iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max
2020 - iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max
2021 - iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max
2022 - iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max
2023 - iPhone 15 (TBC)

iphone 14 verdict

 (Image credit: Apple)

The iPhone 14 is the important-awaited upgrade, and it appears to do everything as anticipated better cameras, new size options, and instigative new colors. It's not Apple's most recent and topmost, with the 14 Pro series taking center stage, but these iPhones are still the reliable devices we have come to anticipate from Apple's non-Pro lineup.

We expect the 14 to be a relatively similar experience to the 13 overall, with a display that appears to be lifted from the 13, and no word on upgraded speakers - it's the 14 Plus that's really caught our attention and looks to be the most exciting of the two devices.

Keep an eye out for a full-featured review coming soon in which we will put the iPhone 14 through its paces using our extensive testing methods to determine whether this iPhone is worth the hype - and the inflated price tag.