iPhone 14: Apple’s annual iPhone launch event is considered a significant occasion in the tech industry every year. This year, at the first face-to-face product unveiling by the company since the start of the pandemic, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus were among the eight new products introduced. The iPhone 14 Plus, a new addition to the range, provides similar size advantages as the Pro Max models but with fewer features and costs, making it the more appealing option between the two. Having had the opportunity to test both the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus for over a month, if you are unsure which one to purchase.
iPhone 14 2024
The iPhone 14 closely resembles the iPhone 13 in design and shares the same SoC internally. Without significant differences or standout features like the iPhone 14 Pro, where does this model stand in the lineup and is it worth purchasing? Apple maintains consistent performance in terms of speed and camera quality. The iOS system operates seamlessly, offering a refined ecosystem along with the assurance of security and ongoing updates. While features like crash detection and emergency satellite communication are not yet available in India, these are new capabilities introduced with this version. The battery life is decent but not exceptional, and the charging speed falls short compared to competitors. Apple may introduce more significant changes in the upcoming models, but currently, many individuals may find the more affordable iPhone 13 to be sufficient.
iPhone 14 Price In India
Apple iPhone 14 price in India starts from Rs. 60,900. The lowest price of Apple iPhone 14 is Rs. 60,900.
iPhone 14 Price In USA
| Apple Retail Price (New) | 128 GB | 1 TB |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 14* | $699 | |
| iPhone 14 Plus* | $799 | |
| iPhone 14 Pro** | $899 | $1,399 |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max** | $999 | $1,499 |
iPhone 14 Price In United Kingdom
| Model | 128GB | 512GB |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 14 | £849 | £1,179 |
| iPhone 14 Plus | £949 | £1,279 |
| iPhone 14 Pro | £1,099 | £1,429 |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | £1,199 | £1,529 |
iPhone 14 Launch Date
Apple launched the iPhone 14 series successfully in September and October of last year 2022. The iPhone 14 lineup can be found at Apple stores, with prices beginning at £849 for the standard 128 GB model. Upgrading to 256 GB adds £110 to the cost, and the 512 GB model is available for an additional £220.
Colors
Apple iPhone 14 which is available:
- Blue
- Purple
- Yellow
- Midnight
- Starlight
- Red
Display
The iPhone 14 features a 6.1-inch (155 mm) display with Super Retina XDR OLED technology at a resolution of 2532 × 1170 pixels and a pixel density of about 460 PPI with a refresh rate of 60 Hz.
Battery
iPhone 14 battery capacity is 3,279 mAh. The autonomy recovered after a 5-minute charge was only 2 hours and 46 minutes on average.
Storage
iPhone 14 and 14 Plus are available in three internal storage configurations: 128, 256, and 512 GB. Both models have 6 GB of RAM, an increase over the previous iPhone 13 and 13 mini models’ 4 GB of RAM. The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus have the same IP68 rating for dust and water resistance as their predecessors.
Camera
Primary: 12MP 1/1.9-inch sensor, 24mm equivalent f/1.5-aperture lens, Dual PDAF, OIS. Ultra-wide: 12MP sensor, 24mm equivalent f/2.4-aperture lens, PDAF.
Model
- A2882 (International),
- A2649 (USA),
- A2881 (Canada, Japan),
- A2884 (China, Hong Kong),
- A2883 (Russia)
Water Resistance
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Water resistance |
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 minutes) |
iPhone 14 Features
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass |
iPhone 14 Specification
| Main camera | Dual 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide) + 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultra wide) |
|---|---|
| Front camera | Dual 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide) + SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Video recorder | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR |
| Flash | Yes |
| Music player | Yes |
iPhone 14 Software
The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus were initially launched with iOS 16. iOS 17, the most recent version of the operating system, was announced at Apple’s WWDC 2023 event and became available to the public on September 18, 2023, supporting the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus. The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus now feature the next-generation Qi2 wireless charging standard with the iOS 17.2 update and will also work with the upcoming iOS 18 set to be launched in late 2024.
iPhone 14 iOS Version and Snapdragon
The iPhone 14 series is using a custom low-power 5G modem with up to 10Gbps download speeds, based on Qualcomm’s current Snapdragon X65 model. The latest version of iOS, iOS 17.