Apple has finally unveiled the iPhone 14 series after so many rumors, speculations and leaks. Some of the rumors about the iPhone 14 series are right, but some are wrong. The talk of satellites is right while those on iPhone 14 Max are very wrong. Well, putting the rumors aside, let talk about the new iPhone 14 Plus which was initially reported to be “Max”.

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus

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iPhone 14 Max

Apple has dropped the mini model for the first time and makes, the 6.1” iPhone 14 the smallest and cheapest option. The series still has four members with the addition of a 6.7” non-Pro model. Its name is iPhone 14 Plus.

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus specs

The Plus has the best battery on an iPhone ever, yes, including the iPhone 14 Pro models. You can watch up to 26 hours of video on the Plus, up to 20 hours on the standard 14 and 19 hours on the older iPhone 13. The extra size also allowed Apple to improve the cooling system to deliver better performance.

This is a nice segue into talking about the chipset – it is the Apple A15 from last year. One thing to note here is that this is the version with a 5-core GPU, which was inside the 13 Pro duo rather than the 4-core versions of the vanilla and mini phones. Thus, it delivers an 18% graphics increase in performance over the previous non-Pro models.

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus 1

Apple had a lead in processing power, so it claims it still has a performance lead over Androids of any price. And some of that processing power has been roped into improving the camera quality.

The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus still use 12MP cameras. The main camera uses a larger sensor with 1.9µm pixels (up from 1.7µm) and has a brighter f/1.5 aperture (up from f/1.6). The end result is that it captures 49% more light compared to the iPhone 13 camera.

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus cameras

This is just the raw hardware advantage over last year’s model. Software processing brings what Apple calls the Photonic Engine, building on Deep Fusion. The Photonic Engine dramatically improves low-light photos – compared to the iPhone 13 Apple promises 2x on the front camera, 2x on the ultrawide and 2.5x on the new main camera.

Also new is the Action Mode, which works kind of like an action camera – it provides better stabilization, so you don’t need a gimbal and it also supports capturing video in Dolby Vision HDR. The camera still maxes out at 4K resolution (60fps), however.

iPhone 14 action mode

The iPhone 14 pair still uses a notched design for the TrueDepth camera, however, it now has autofocus for the first time. Also, hardware improvements allow it to capture 38% more light for better low-light performance, in part thanks to the brighter f/1.9 aperture (up from f/2.2).

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus selfie camera

Okay, enough about the cameras – let’s talk about connectivity. Apple dropped two bombshells tonight. First, satellites. Second, eSIM-only iPhones.

The satellite feature required designing all-new custom hardware and bespoke software to make sending out a message to a satellite possible without bulky antennas. This service is text-only and will be used mostly for emergencies, but it does support two-way communication so you will be notified when rescue is on the way. The Find My app will also be able to share your location with friends so that they can keep an eye on you.

Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via Satellite

You can compose custom messages to explain your situation, but when speed is life-saving several specially prepared questions will let you send out a detailed SOS in just a few taps. In locations with a clear view of the sky a message can be transmitted in about 15 seconds, but if there are trees overhead it may take a couple of minutes. The satellite service will launch in November for users in the US and Canada and iPhone 14 buyers get a free 2-year subscription.

If you saw the new Apple Watch announcement, you’ve heard about crash detection. The iPhone 14 duo has it too, thanks to a new accelerometer that can detect up to 256G.

As for the eSIM-only iPhones, that applies only to the US for now. Apple touted the ability to quickly swap between multiple eSIMs and add carriers without visiting one of their offices. Dual eSIM is supported.

iPhone 14 series launched

iPhone 14 Plus Specifications

Network Properties

  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM)
  • CDMA 800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
  • CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
  • 4G bands: LTE
  • 5G bands:
    • SA/NSA/Sub6 – International
    • SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave – USA
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2022, September 07
  • Status: Exp. release 2022, September 7

Design                    

  • Dimensions: 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.31 In)
  • Weight: 203 g (7.16 oz)
  • Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
  • Colors: Midnight, Purple, Starlight, Blue, Red
  • SIM: Nano-SIM and/or multiple eSIMs or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by), eSIM only for USA
  • IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
  • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)

Display

  • Type: Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
  • Size: 6.7 inches, 109.8 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1284 x 2778 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
  • Protection: Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating

Operating System

  • iOS 16

Hardware

  • Chipset: Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
  • CPU: Hexa-core (2×3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4×1.82 GHz Blizzard)
  • GPU: Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
  • Memory Card slot: No
  • Internal: 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
  • NVMe

Cameras         

  • Main Camera: Dual
    • 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
    • 12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
  • Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
  • Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Cinematic mode (4K@30fps), stereo sound rec.
  • Selfie Camera: Dual
    • 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, PDAF
    • SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
  • Features: HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps)
  • Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Design

  • Radio: No
  • Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
  • Audio 3.5mm jack: No

Connectivity

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
  • NFC: Yes
  • USB: Lightning, USB 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
  • Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
  • Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving)

Battery                                                      

  • Battery Type and Capacity: Li-Ion, non-removable
  • Charging: Fast charging, 50% in 30 min (advertised)
  • USB Power Delivery 2.0
  • MagSafe wireless charging 15W

Qi magnetic fast wireless charging 7.5W

iPhone 14 Plus Price and Availability

You can order for your iPhone 14 Plus starting on September 9 (Friday). It will start at $900 and will be available a few weeks later on October 7 but orders started yesterday. The price is for the 128GB model, there are also 256GB and 512GB phones.

iPhone 14 and Plus in colors

For our European readers, the iPhone 14 Plus at €1,150. If you’re in India, you’re looking at INR 90,000, respectively. For China the price is CNY 7,000.

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