iPhone 14 Released: Everything You Need To Know
The Apple iPhone 14 series is now official and is ready to be released. The new iPhones were made official at Apple’s Far Out event. And as speculated, there have been some controversial changes to this year’s iPhone lineup.
iPhone 14 Release Date
The iPhone 14, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max are set to be released on September 16th, 2022. With iPhone 14 Plus release date being scheduled later to October 7th, 2022.
New Features and Changes
Here are some of the major changes and new features coming to the newly released iPhone 14:
- Apple has killed off the Mini iPhone series in favor of a bigger screen version of the base iPhone model. Now called the iPhone 14 Plus, sporting a 6.7-inch screen.
- In a controversial move by Apple, the non-Pro iPhone 14s now ship with last year’s A15 Bionic chip. So only the Pro iPhones get the new A16 Bionic. Further widening the gap between the Pro and non-Pro iPhones. And no, this is not an iPhone 14 thing only. It’s going to happen with every future iPhone lineup.
- The Pro iPhones now come with a larger 1/1.3-inch camera sensor. And in one of the biggest changes to the iPhone 14 Pro series, the Pro iPhone 14s now features a high-resolution 48MP camera.
- iPhones can now shoot 8k videos. This is as a result of the new 48MP camera on the Pro iPhone 14s. So only the Pro iPhones have 8k recording.
- The Pro models now come with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate that can go as low as 1Hz when your screen is static to save battery.
- One of the standout features of the new iPhones is the long-rumored Satellite Connectivity. This feature allows the iPhone 14s to send messages via a Satellite connection without the need for an internet connection.
- Another big change to the newly released Pro iPhone lineup is the new pill shape cutout. And the introduction of Dynamic Island. It’s basically a feature that embraces the notch and uses it to display UI elements, timers, etc
- In an unexpected move, Apple has switched to eSim only in the US. Taking out the sim tray in US iPhone 14 models only.
iPhone 14 Pro Newest Features Video
iPhone 14 Specs
| Specs | iPhone 14 | iPhone 14 Plus | iPhone 14 Pro | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
| Weight (grams) | 172 | 203 | 206 | 240 |
| Memory & Storage | 6GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 6GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 6GB 128GB, 256 GB, 512GB, 1024GB | 6GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1024GB |
| Display | 6.1-inch OLED 60Hz | 6.7-inch OLED 60Hz | 6.1-inch ProMotion XDR OLED 1-120Hz | 6.7-inch ProMotion XDR OLED 1- 120Hz |
| Processors | Apple A15 Bionic w/5-core GPU | Apple A15 Bionic w/5-core GPU | Apple A16 Bionic hexa-core | Apple A16 Bionic hexa-core |
| Rear Camera | Main: 12MP Ultra-wide: 12MP | Main: 12MP Ultra-wide: 12MP | Main: 48MP Ultra-wide: 12MP 3X Telephoto: 12MP | Main: 48MP Ultra-wide: 12MP 3X Telephoto: 12MP |
| Front Camera | 12MP | 12MP | 12MP | 12MP |
| Charging Speed | 20W wired 15W Magsafe 7.5W Qi wireless charging | 20W wired 15W Magsafe 7.5W Qi wireless charging | 23W wired 15W Magsafe 7.5W Qi wireless charging | 27W wired 15W Magsafe 7.5W Qi wireless charging |
| Battery Capacity | 3279mAh | 4325mAh | 3200mAh | 4323mAh |
| iPhone Released Date | September 16th, 2022 | October 7th, 2022 | September 16th, 2022 | September 16th, 2022 |
| iPhone 14 Prices (USA Only) | $799 | $899 | $999 | $1,099 |
iPhone 14 Release Price
In the US, the newly released iPhone 14s keep the same price tag as its predecessors. Except for the Plus, as it didn’t exist in the last Generation. So, that translates to $1,099 for the Pro Max, $999 for the Pro, $899 for the Plus, and $799 for the base 14 iPhone.
Outside the US, all iPhone 14 models received price hikes. The new prices are dependent on your region.
Where to Buy the iPhone 14
For now, you can purchase the iPhone 14 series off of Apple’s website. In the coming months you will be able to purchase the iPhone 14 as a certified pre-owned iPhone off of SmartphonesPLUS.com
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