The iPhone 14 has been officially unveiled. Two new models are set to be released, with both a standard 6.1-inch iPhone 14 and a brand new 6.7" iPhone 14 Plus model.
Upgrades to the new 14 line come in the form of major camera enhancements for low light photography, a faster GPU, satellite calling connectivity, crash detection, and what Apple is claiming to be the best battery life on the iPhone 14 Plus.
The Plus however signifies the end of the Mini line of iPhones, which only lasted for two generations. However, this does harken back to the days of the iPhone 6, which was the first to feature a standard Plus size option. A more accessible 6.7-inch OLED-equipped iPhone should excite many, especially those looking for a portable movie and TV device that runs iOS.
The iPhone 14 will include two of the four new iPhones, with the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max serving as the flagship devices for Apple's new iPhone line-up. With months of speculation and leaks behind us, how do these iPhones shape up, and do they feature enough to justify upgrading?
Here are all the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max official features and specs
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- Starting price: £779 / $799 / AU$1,349
iPhone 14 Pro Release Date
The iPhone 14 will launch on 16th September for the standard 6.1-inch 14 models, with the 14 Plus launching slightly later on 7th October. 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.
Rumors circulating earlier this year suggested that the 14 Plus may launch with a slight delay, and this could be due to multiple factors including shortages of components to Apple moving its production line to simultaneously run in India alongside its usual production base in China. Pre-orders begin in just a couple short days on September 9th.
iPhone 14 Pro Price
Pricing for the iPhone 14 varies across regions, and it's not good for the UK and Australian customers. The iPhone 14 hikes the price by £150 or AU$200 over the 13, starting at £849 / $799 / AU$1399., and that's across the board with the 14 Plus retailing for what the 13 Pro used to retail for at £949 / $899 / AU$1579.
This affirms prior rumors of a price jump, but only in some regions, with the US pricing staying consistent with last year's models.
iPhone 14 prices
| UK | US | ||
| iPhone 14 128GB | £849 | $799 | |
| iPhone 14 Plus 128GB | £949 | $899 | |
| iPhone 14 Pro 128GB | £1099 | $999 | |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB | £1199 | $1099 |
iPhone 14 Pro Design
While the 14 Proline enjoys a brand new design with a pill-shaped Dynamic Island notch, the iPhone 14 sticks to the design language of its predecessor.
- iPhone 14 series line-up:
- iPhone 14 – 6.1-inch display
- iPhone 14 Max / Plus – 6.7-inch display
- iPhone 14 Pro – 6.1-inch 120Hz display
- iPhone 14 Pro Max – 6.7-inch 120Hz display
The flat metal rails, dual camera bump, and slightly smaller Face ID-equipped notch of the iPhone 13 all make a return, with five shades to pick from Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, and Product Red. The major change within the standard iPhone 14 lineup is the inclusion of the larger 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus model, replacing (and totally opposing) the compact iPhone 13 Mini.
The iPhone 14 will feature the same OLED Super Retina XDR display as its predecessor; equipped with Dolby Vision and unfortunately retaining the 60Hz refresh rate. Promotion is remaining as a Pro model exclusive once again, although the iPhone 13 was an admirable performer in the screen department so this isn't necessarily a drawback on the iPhone 14.
Apple says that the iPhone 14 will reach 1200 nits peak brightness and feature a claimed contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1. It will be covered with the ceramic shield layer for enhanced protection against drops and scratches.
iPhone 14 Features
The iPhone 14 will break a cycle for Apple, reusing last year's A15 Bionic processor found in the iPhone 13 and iPhone SE 3rd Generation. This still remains a powerhouse device, with Apple managing to squeeze 15 percent more GPU performance out of the A15.
Battery sees a boost on the iPhone 14, especially on the larger Plus model as larger chassis equals a larger battery. Apple is calling this the best battery life on an iPhone, as the larger battery was once reserved for the Pro Max model - now it can be paired with the less demanding screen and specs of a standard iPhone model which should result in a much more power efficient phone. Apple is yet to release specific battery capacity figures, but the news of improved battery life is promising.
Unfortunately, the Lightning charging port that had been rumored to finally give way to USB-C this year still lingers, although Magsafe and Qi wireless charging remain as alternatives - however after the European Union's ruling on universal charging standards, it looks like we'll have to wait for the iPhone 15 for the demise of the Lightning port.
Storage options on the iPhone 14 remain the same as last year too. Starting at 128GB, the iPhone can be configured with up to 512GB of internal storage with no option for SD card expansion down the road. The iPhone 14 also features a major upgrade in connectivity, with satellite connectivity for SOS calls in remote environments.
Running the show will be Apple's new iOS 16 operating system which it debuted earlier this year, including an overhauled lock screen and shared cloud-based photo library.
iPhone 14 Camera
Camera performance is where the iPhone 14 sees a significant upgrade too - with a 12MP main camera that features a larger and faster aperture. Apple claims that this will improve low light performance by a whopping 49 percent, and cut the exposure time in Night Mode down by half. The ultra-wide camera also makes its return, alongside the TrueDepth front camera which is now 38 percent better in low light situations and features autofocus.
Video capabilities on the 14 are also looking to be as cinematic as ever, with a new "Action Mode" featuring improved stabilization which Apple claims will enable smoother video. As well as this, you'll be able to shoot in Dolby Vision and HDR on the iPhone 14, making it a tempting offer for budding videographers and directors who want a portable movie-making machine.
These cameras are arranged in the same orientation as found on the iPhone 13, in a diagonal stack on the rear and notch cutout on the front.
What's under the hood is where the iPhone 14 sees massive photo gains, with the new Photonic Engine improving low light image processing on all cameras. This image pipeline processing should deliver "extraordinary detail, and preserve subtle textures, provide better color, and maintain more information in a photo" according to Apple.
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