Apple has launched the iPhone series. The latest iPhone features the four new iPhones- iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. That too in various colour options and storage versions. Yet, you have to wait until October 7th for iPhone 14 Plus.
Now iPhone users can enjoy big screens without paying a lot. But the most striking aspect of iPhone 14 versions is something else. The camera upgrades, intellectual design and many other features make it worth it. Let's know about them in detail.
The iPhone Pro Max is the superior version of the iPhone Pro. Thus and so, the iPhone 14 Plus is the superior version of the iPhone 14.
Design
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
There are not a lot of changes in terms of design. The new iPhone 14 has a 6.1-inch screen, and iPhone 14 Plus has a 6.7-inch screen same as iPhone 14 Pro Max. They feature a sleek and sturdy aerospace-grade aluminium design. However, they look very much like the iPhone 13. It has the same camera layout and slim notch.
They are available in five attractive finishes- Starlight (white), Midnight (black), Blue, Purple, and Red. Starlight, Moonlight and Red are the standard iPhone colours. The other two shades are new. In which the blue one is lighter than iPhone 13.
iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
These two are also available in two sizes- 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch. It has a larger camera bump. The two pro models are available in four gorgeous finishes – black, silver, gold and purple(darker than the purple iPhone 14 and 14 Plus). It has a pill-shaped cutout that the apple denotes as ‘Dynamic Island'.
Camera
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus have a 12 MP camera. In addition, it has a bigger sensor, larger pixels, a front TrueDepth camera, and an Ultra Wide camera. And the Photonic Engine feature is a saviour in low-light performance.
Further, it allows a sharp increase in quality with the help of Deep Fusion. That helps in preserving the texture and provides a better colour. It enhances mid to low-light performance in all cameras: up to 2x on the TrueDepth camera, 2x on the Ultra Wide camera, and an impressive 2.5x on the new Main camera.
iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
They have three cameras – main, telephoto, and ultrawide. It has a 48 MP main camera that provides additional details. Also, the new Photonic Engine helps with 2x improved low-light performance.
Plus, it has a new 9-LED flash that assists in low-light photography. The ProRAW allows more editing flexibility. Further, users can shoot videos at 4K up to 40 frames per second in Cinematic mode.
Display
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
Both models have Apple’s Super Retina XDR OLED display with an HDR brightness of 1200 nits. They have a ceramic shield on the front glass for better durability.
iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
The mind-blowing change in the Pros is their always-on display feature. The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max can draw up to 1,600 nits of brightness. And 2,000 nits for outdoor work that beats the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Although the designs are similar to the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, they look gorgeous as always. They show off the always-on display. People used to clamour a lot about it. Now users can see the notifications even when their phone is not on.
Battery Life
The battery is the fundamental pillar of a good phone. Apple has raised the battery life of all four models. The iPhone 14 lasts for around 20 hours for video playback, near 16 hours for streaming video playback, and around 80 hours for audio playback.
Also, they have a new LTPO panel. It allows the refresh rate to scale down from 120Hz to 1Hz. The panel aids in saving battery life when the always-on display feature is enabled. Further, they claim that they have the best battery life on an iPhone yet.
Tech Specs
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
Those who were thinking of performance upgrades can be disappointed by this news. The iPhone 14 has an A15 Bionic chip, which is exactly the same as the iPhone 13. Additionally, they have added a 5-core GPU.
That provides the users with 20% graphics boost. It is an advantage for those who use iPhones for gaming. The reason is that it improves thermal performance, and they can push their iPhone longer.
iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max will have the A16 Bionic chip, constructed on a 4-nanometer process with a 6-core CPU. Further, they have a 5-core CPU accompanied by 50% more bandwidth.
And it also has a display engine for that Dynamic Island. Apple claims the Neural Engine can cope with 17 trillion operations per second in computational photography.
Emergency SOS Via Satellite
The new features include the much-rumoured satellite connectivity. Emergency SOS can help you to make a call for emergency help when your phone does not have a signal. It is a rescuer for those who live in rural areas.
Or the users who have to be in a place outside of cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. However, it can take a few seconds to connect with a satellite.
How Much Does An iPhone 14 Cost?
There is a huge jump in the price of the iPhone 14. The iPhone 14 range starts from $799/£849. And the upgraded version, the iPhone 14 Plus, starts at $899 / £949. Further, the iPhone 14 Pro have a starting price of $999. And iPhone 14 Pro Max starts at $999.
Conclusion
We hope you have got the answer to all of your queries about the iPhone 14 series. If you think they are worth it and something you can spend on. You can buy them from Apple and other retailers.
