One of the most controversial devices that Apple has presented has been both the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Plus. For this reason, in this post you will be able to find all the information related to these two devices from the Cupertino company, so that if you were thinking of buying them, you can know exactly what you are going to find.
The first thing we want to make clear before starting to assess and tell you everything you need to know about the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus is that the difference between these two devices is simply the size , that is, it is the same iPhone except that one has a size of 6.1 inches and the other 6.7 inches. In the rest of the sections, except for the battery, which is a consequence of the size, they are two exactly the same devices.
main features
As it could not be otherwise, we want to start this analysis by talking about the most important aspects that these two iPhones present, since we believe that they are the ones that will really mark the experience that users have when using them and getting the most out of them. match on a day to day basis.
Screen and dimensions
We start talking about the screen, and as we told you before, the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Plus differ in the size of both devices, and this obviously has a very clear impact on the size of the screen. On the one hand, there is the iPhone 14 with 6.1 inches , while the iPhone 14 Plus reaches 6.7 inches , thus matching the two sizes that the Pro models also have.
Obviously, the screen size is something that must always be taken into account, because in the end it is what will make users enjoy the content and the actions that are carried out on the device. Now, size is not everything in this regard. It has a Super Retina HDR screen where the famous Notch continues to be the protagonist, since these two models have not adopted the Dynamic Island of the Pro . In addition, it is not a ProMotion screen either , that is, it does not have the famous 120 Hz refresh rate in it, which means that it does not have the famous always-on screen either. They have a brightness of 800 nits that can go up to 1200 with HDR content. They also feature True Tone.
In terms of dimensions, the feeling when holding them in hand is quite similar to that of the Pro models, the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 being the most comfortable to use , since its size is ideal and its weight is also really nice. . The iPhone 14 Plus grows a lot in size, making it somewhat more uncomfortable to use, especially with one hand, but its weight does not increase considerably, which is a point to take into account.
cameras
One of the most important points of an iPhone is, as everyone knows, its features at the camera level , well, the iPhone 14 despite not having many notable news compared to the iPhone 13, it is true that it is still being treated from one of the best exponents on the market, although it is also obvious that there are other devices that are capable of offering better features.
Let’s start talking about the technical specifications, and as you know, these two iPhones have a dual camera module that consists of a 12 Mpx wide-angle lens with an f/1.5 aperture that has optical image stabilization by sensor displacement, it is a seven-element lens and 100% Focus Pixels. On the other hand, there is the Ultra wide-angle lens, also 12 Mpx , with an f/2.4 aperture, 120º field of view, being a five-element lens. In addition to all this, they have an optical Zoom of distance x “and a digital zoom up to x5.
If we compare them with the Pro models, both lack the telephoto lens , although it must be recognized that of the three, it is the least used, so users of both the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Plus will have the possibility of taking photos with a wide range of possibilities and focal lengths. In addition, the famous photographic styles, night mode, panoramic photos, Live Photos and automatic image stabilization are present. However, you will not be able to take photographs in ProRAW format.
Let’s go now to the video section, and it is that the iPhone has always been the king of the market in this sense. In addition to offering great image quality, both the sound and the stabilization are really wonderful. Well, in terms of stabilization , these iPhone 14 release one of the novelties and it is the Action Mode, which, as you can foresee, adds extra stabilization in situations where there is a lot of movement in the image, the result of hectic actions. Of course it has 4K video recording as well as the famous Cinema Mode , also available in 4K.
In short, despite the criticism that these two devices have received, at the camera level they offer tremendous versatility, as well as of course a bestial image quality, being a perfect tool to be able to create quality audiovisual content, either to show it on social networks or simply to treasure it within the device as a beautiful memory.
Design
The design in Apple is something that matters a lot, and that is that in the end it is one of the hallmarks of the brand, since aesthetically they have always been and are products that attract attention. In this case, the iPhone 14 has little innovation, since aesthetically it is exactly the same as the iPhone 13, however, it is still a very attractive device that, depending on the color in which you choose it, can be more or less elegant, but without a doubt, enjoy having it in your hand just because of how beautiful it is. And since we are talking about colors and finishes, below we leave you those chosen by Apple for these iPhone 14 and 14 Plus.
- Midnight.
- Star white.
- Red (Product RED).
- Blue.
- Purple.
- Yellow.
However, on many occasions the color of the device is a bit insignificant, since users usually carry these devices with a case, and beware, it is not for less since being made of glass on the back, they are very prone to that with daily use, they can suffer scratches and damage, this being one of the big differences compared to the Pro models, which, being made of aluminum on the back, are much more resistant. Finally, and this is something that obviously affects the design, we must mention the square sides that give the iPhone a much more sophisticated and premium look.
Battery
When deciding whether or not to buy a device, one of the most important points for users is the battery, and here, as we announced at the beginning of the post, the difference in size between the 14 and the 14 Plus does mark the difference , but in the same way that happens with the Pro models, and that is that in this sense the size does matter.
It must be made clear that for a normal user, who does not make very intensive use of the device, both models have sufficient autonomy to be able to reach the end of the day without problems. Now, if you are a user who uses the equipment a lot, you have to take into account that the iPhone 14 is fairer than the iPhone 14 Plus, which grants great autonomy, again due to its size.
That said, when it comes to charging it they are exactly the same , you can do it in three different ways, either through the Lightning port, wireless charging or through MagSafe technology. In addition, they have fast charging, or at least Apple’s fast charging, which will allow users to charge up to 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W adapter .
Other important aspects
We have already told you about the most important and relevant points that we, from ITIGIC, consider. However, there are other aspects that you also have to take into account, since in the end everything influences when it comes to being able to enjoy a good user experience with a device of this type.
Power
Apple has made it so that users practically do not have to worry about whether their iPhone is more or less powerful, because it always gives these devices enough capacity to provide excellent fluidity and operation. Now, just on this occasion the power, or rather, the chip that both the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Plus mount has been the trigger for another of the controversies that have arisen around them.
Both models have the A15 Bionic chip , with a 6-core CPU and a 5-core GPU, which means that they have not made the leap to the A16 Bionic chip, although they do not have the same processor as the iPhone 13 either, since that carry the chip that the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max had , that is, an evolution that has been left in the middle, something that has raised a lot of criticism. Now, far from all the noise generated, the reality is that these iPhones perform just as well as if Apple had introduced the A16 Bionic, so power is something you won’t have to worry about at any time. .
Price
We come to another of the controversial points of this device, and it is the economic amount that those people who want to get hold of this device are going to have to pay. Well, the controversy arises from the increase in the price of this equipment, which starts at 1,009 euros for the iPhone 14 and 1,159 euros for the iPhone 14 Plus , that is, the basic model has risen 100 euros compared to the iPhone 13, which, failing that, has also remained at the same price for another year.
Obviously, if the price increase suffered by the iPhone 14 is added to the fact that compared to the iPhone 13 the news is quite scarce, that is when the controversy and criticism of Apple for this movement arise. However, the reality is that Apple itself has not raised the prices of its devices, but that the increase is caused by the economic situation that Spain is experiencing at the moment.
Is it worth buying the iPhone 14 or the iPhone 14 Plus?
We come to the final point of this post, and that is that from ITIGIC, whenever we carry out an analysis of this type, we like to end it by giving you our point of view . Of course, you have to keep in mind that this is our opinion, that it may or may not coincide with yours and that in no case can it determine the final purchase decision, since no one better than you will know if this or these devices are really the right ones to meet your needs.
Having said this, the first thing that must be made clear is that these are two really good devices , but that the price increase and the few differences compared to the iPhone 13 have really marked the perception of users, of course. Therefore, all those users who were thinking mainly of the iPhone 14 as a purchase option, it is surely more appropriate to go for the 13 and save some money. Now, if you want a 6.7-inch iPhone and obviously do not want to pay what the 14 Pro Max costs, perhaps the most appropriate option is the iPhone 14 Plus or, look for an iPhone 13 Pro Max that is very well price.