The iPhone 14 launch event brought exciting new features, but it also provided some headaches. Check out our detailed coverage of the launch here and read the prices of iPhone 14 series phones around the world. And in case you haven’t noticed, prices in some regions have risen significantly compared to last year.
All four models were pre-ordered this Friday, however, only the iPhone 14, 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max will be available from September 16. The new iPhone 14 Plus will be released on October 7th. each model before getting your opinion on whether or not one of the four is the right phone for you.
In the end it happened: the iPhone 14 Pro Max (and the 14 Pro) left the 12MP camera sensors and now boasts a 48MP Quad Bayer sensor in the main camera. Apple sang about the pixel binning and lossless 2x digital zoom this sensor enables. It might be old news for Android users, but it’s the biggest camera update in years.
It finally happened, part two: the 120Hz AMOLED display (LTPO) now has an Always On mode.The extra resolution on the main camera did not lead to 8K video recording, however, we assume Apple values have a seamless transition among the objectives more than the extra resolution.
Furthermore, the two Pro models carry a new chipset, the Apple A16 Bionic. Apple hasn’t provided a direct comparison to the A15 (which powers the two non-Pro models), choosing instead to focus on improvements over the three-year-old A13. Early indications of the A16’s performance aren’t impressive.
The addition of satellite SOS messaging is great, but the loss of the SIM slot (US only) is a questionable move. This applies to all four models, by the way. Plus, if you’ve been missing out on some of the new features, promotional videos are a quick way to catch up.
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The iPhone 14 Pro shares the same updates as its Max model predecessor: 48MP main camera, Always On display, and so on. This includes the new pill-shaped hole for the TrueDepth camera and the Dynamic Island feature which is responsible for displaying notifications with a sprinkle of Apple’s magic dust. There are other improvements as well, such as the LTPO panels which have now been improved to go down to 1Hz. Check out our final post for more coverage on iPhones.
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Speaking of things that eventually happened, Apple ditched the mini as expected and introduced a new 6.7-inch model, the iPhone 14 Plus. This is interesting: what if you wanted a display that’s larger than 6, 1 “, but weren’t interested in the more advanced camera of the Pro models (not to mention their higher prices)? With the 13 series you’ve been out of luck, but the 2022 generation only has the phone for you.
Aside from the screen and battery size, the Plus is basically identical to the vanilla iPhone 14, which we’ll talk about below (and we need to talk about the chipset and other choices).
But does it make sense to pick up the old iPhone 13 Pro Max (which is now cheaper in some regions) or is the 14 Plus just the iPhone you’ve been waiting for? Tell us below or vote here.
While the other three models have things to brag about, the iPhone 14 is in a tricky position – it shares the same hardware drawbacks as the 14 Plus but without the novelty of its size. So why do it above 13? The new model uses the old A15 chipset, albeit a slightly more powerful version than the 13: it has an 18% faster GPU. Furthermore, the main cam has a larger sensor (1.9µm vs 1.7µm) and the selfie camera has autofocus and performs better thanks to the Photonic Engine.
But they’re still 12MP cameras, and you still get a notched display, which is now also going out of style at Apple’s headquarters. And the display is the same: a 60Hz AMOLED panel with no Always On mode. And no telephoto lens, of course (having a 2x lossless digital zoom from a 48MP sensor would have alleviated this pain).
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