It’s official: the iPhone 14 is right here. Following months of leaks and hypothesis, Apple formally introduced the latest addition to its smartphone lineup throughout its “Far Out” occasion on Wednesday, the place the firm additionally gave us a glimpse of the long-rumored Apple Watch Ultra, a brand new Apple Watch SE, and the second-gen AirPods Pro.
Apple’s new iPhone 14 collection consists of the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Preorders for all of the telephones will begin on September ninth, with the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max slated to arrive on September sixteenth. The iPhone 14 Plus, in the meantime, gained’t be obtainable till October seventh.
The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus convey forth numerous modifications to the iPhone lineup, together with emergency messaging through satellite tv for pc and higher battery life, whereas retaining Apple’s A15 Bionic chipset. The premium iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, on the different hand, additionally tout the aforementioned satellite tv for pc performance as well as to a brand new 48MP predominant digicam, an always-on show, and even a notch substitute that shows notifications in actual time.
However, given every cellphone differs a lot by way of options and pricing — the entry-level iPhone 14 begins at $799 — it’s possible you’ll be questioning which mannequin is best for you. To aid you make sense of Apple’s crowded lineup, we’ve summarized and in contrast the specs of every mannequin (together with the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini from final 12 months). And whereas we haven’t formally reviewed the iPhone 14 as of but, now we have printed our preliminary hands-on impressions if you would like a more in-depth have a look at Apple’s forthcoming flagships.
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New options, battery life, and extra
Regardless of which iPhone 14 mannequin you purchase, there are a number of modifications and options that apply throughout the board. The US models, as an example, not function a bodily SIM tray however go all in on eSIMs as a substitute, which shouldn’t impression these on a significant provider however may show to be a hindrance with some suppliers. In addition, the total iPhone 14 lineup runs on iOS 16 out of the field, so that you’ll have the ability to, say, edit despatched messages and add widgets to your lock display screen irrespective of which cellphone you purchase.
All of the new telephones can even assist satellite-based Emergency SOS beginning in November. This will make it attainable to ship messages through communication satellites if you don’t have a cell sign. While it’s a premium service, those that buy an iPhone 14 mannequin might be in a position to use the function free of charge for 2 years. Additionally, every cellphone in the iPhone 14 lineup — in addition to the Apple Watch Series 8 — presents the skill to mechanically join you with emergency providers if it detects you’ve been concerned in a automotive accident.
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Yet that’s the place a lot of the similarities finish. In addition to worth, all of the telephones fluctuate by way of battery life and size. The iPhone 14, for instance, begins at $799, however for $100 extra, you should purchase the iPhone 14 Plus, which comes with a bigger 6.7-inch show and longer battery life. The iPhone 14 Plus presents up to 26 hours of video playback on paper, as opposed to the iPhone 14, which maxes out at 20 hours. Interestingly, the iPhone 14 Plus battery even beats the battery life on the $999 iPhone 14 Pro, which supposedly presents a most of 23 hours of video playback. This means the cheaper iPhone 14 Plus boasts battery life solely second to the $1,099 iPhone 14 Pro Max, which presents up to 29 hours.
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Similarities abound
However, in different methods, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus aren’t all that totally different. They each use final 12 months’s A15 Bionic chipset and share the similar dual-camera system, which consists of a brand new ultrawide digicam and a 12-megapixel predominant shooter. Both additionally function a brand new 12-megapixel TrueDepth digicam with autofocus that may seize group pictures from a higher distance. Apple additionally claims that it has improved low-light picture high quality by 49 % and made Night Mode up to twice as quick — one thing now we have but to take a look at out in follow. Each cellphone in the iPhone 14 lineup options Apple’s new Action Mode as properly, which ought to stabilize video when you’re recording a lot in the similar means a gimbal would. All of the models additionally sport a cinematic mode that may report 4K decision at 30fps and 4K at 24fps.
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If you’re searching for a extra highly effective digicam system, although, look to the iPhone 14 Pro lineup. While the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro is lighter and smaller than the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max, they provide the similar three-camera system and 48MP predominant digicam, which is the first time we’ve seen such a sensor in an iPhone. The Pro models are additionally outfitted with Apple’s new A16 Bionic chip and a 1TB storage possibility, which is absent from the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus. They additionally function an always-on, 120Hz ProMovement excessive refresh price show that does away with the notch. In its place, you’ll discover a pill-shaped cutout referred to as the “Dynamic Island” that may transfer round and show varied notifications, alerts, and actions in actual time.
By the numbers
That’s only a glimpse of a few of the predominant variations separating every mannequin in the iPhone 14 lineup. For a extra thorough breakdown, nonetheless, we’ve gathered all the related specs so you possibly can compare them for your self in the chart beneath. We’ve even included the last-gen iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini in the event you’re considering about upgrading from one in every of final 12 months’s models. Although, needless to say the iPhone 13 Mini could also be the final of its type.