Should I buy the iPhone 14 or 14 Pro?

To no one’s surprise, Apple unveiled its long-awaited iPhone 14 lineup at its big event on September 7th. As expected, four new iPhones, two “standard iPhones,” and two “Pro” devices. Choosing a new mobile phone is always difficult, but especially this year. Which iPhone 14 should you buy?

What’s new on the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus?

Let’s start with a “standard” iPhone. Apple dropped the “mini” variant this year, which is disappointing. Obviously, that meant the iPhone 12 mini and 13 mini didn’t sell as well as Apple had hoped, but it was nice to see options for people who didn’t want to carry a giant smartphone everywhere.

However, this is a trade-off. We lost the ability to scale down, but gained the ability to scale up. Not just his regular 6.1-inch iPhone 14, but also a 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus. This iPhone is the first iPhone to offer a larger form factor on a non-Pro device. So Apple brought back the “Plus” moniker in this iteration (RIP my iPhone 8 Plus).

Let’s discuss these displays in detail. Like last year, both are OLED. The iPhone 14 has a resolution of 2,532 x 1,170 at 460 pixels per inch (ppi), while the 14 Plus has a resolution of 2,778 x 1,284 at 458 ppi. Both typically reach 800 nits of brightness, but can reach 1,200 nits when viewing HDR content.

Apple was quick to tout the 14 Plus’ battery life, calling it “the best battery in an iPhone” with up to 26 hours of video playback time. By comparison, the 14 is capable of 20 hours of video playback. Apple is Apple, so you won’t get metrics like mAh or general screen-on time, but I’m sure our reviewers are working hard to provide those stats over the next few weeks.

However, when it comes to performance, Apple definitelyTo-be-A controversial approach on the 14 and 14 Plus. These devices use the same processor as the iPhone 13 lineup, the A15 Bionic chip. It’s a first from Apple. Even if the iPhone is new apparently Same as last year, the chips were always new. I was able to buy the latest iPhone because I knew it was faster than its predecessor and the reason for that was the new hardware. that’s what you’re paying for.

But that’s not the case this year, making 14 an interesting sell.If you’re rocking an iPhone 13, it’s not an attractive offer.

The A15 chip may be the same, but the camera that is Improved. The 12 MP main camera has a larger sensor than last year, and the f/1.5 aperture lets him capture 49% more light. The 14 also comes with a photonic engine and kickstarts. deep fusion faster than ever. In other words, it takes in more data and uses it to generate a more detailed image. Apple has also improved the low level –This is always a welcome change.

However, since Apple finally added autofocus, my favorite camera addition is the selfie camera. All previous iPhones were stuck with a fixed focus, but now the TrueDepth camera features an f/1.9 aperture lens that can track focus.my The second An additional feature of your favorite camera is action mode. It’s a new video stabilization feature that looks great, at least from Apple’s demos. If it works as well as they say it will be a game changer for both home movies and filmmakers.Speaking of video, Cinematic mode now supports his 24 fps.

Apple removed the SIM tray and with it the SIM card. It’s all eSIM now. as we coveredis a good thing.

The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus also feature Apple’s new Crash Detection, which uses a high dynamic range gyroscope to identify when you’ve been in an accident. Crash Detection will call emergency services, share your location, and alert you on behalf of your emergency contacts. This feature is also new to Apple Watch Series 8, and if you have both an iPhone 14 and a Series 8, they will work together to get the support you need.

another very A safety feature is Emergency SOS via Satellite, which performs Emergency SOS communication via satellite instead of cell towers. This is huge in areas with little or no cellular service. It guides you where to point your phone so you can aim at satellites at any time.

The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus start at $799 and $899 respectively and come in five colors: Blue, Purple, Midnight, Starlight and Product Red. They aren’t cheap and they are certainly iterative updates. If Apple were still making ‘S’ phones, it could be called the iPhone 13S, but even the S iPhones came with new chips every year.

Still there that is New here. Photos and videos look great on the 14, and you don’t have to spend $1,099 to buy a 6.7-inch iPhone.

The iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max are phones to beat

The pros this year are great. It not only has most of the great features mentioned above, but also improves them. Well, if Apple decides to slap the “Pro” name on them, you’d expect them to. These new iPhone features include:

Right off the bat, the biggest change is in the TrueDepth camera. Gone is the notch. Now you can use the “Dynamic Island” (So Apple) is a pill cutout that takes up less screen space.at least it is Until we moved on to different alerts and notifications.

I’m not going to lie. I really like this feature. Granted, there are no cutouts, but honestly Apple did a great job implementing these dynamic alerts. The cutout expands or contracts depending on what’s happening on your iPhone: playing music, GPS directions, changing audio sources, and more. Additionally, dynamic islands can be subdivided as follows: 2 You can see more information at a glance if you want.

Like the 14 and 14 Plus, the 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max feature 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays, respectively. The 14 Pro has a 2,556 x 1,179 resolution at 460 ppi, while the 14 Pro Max has a 2,796 x 1,290 resolution display at 460 ppi. These displays are bright, which typically reaches 1,600 nits, and a whopping 2,000 nits with HDR content. Don’t forget your sunglasses.

Apple this year At the end Added always-on display to Pro. This technology takes advantage of the ultra-low-refresh display on these iPhones, allowing iOS to keep data on the display without consuming too much battery. This AOD is also very good, showing not only the time, notifications and iOS 16 complication, but also the wallpaper. In fact, the entire display stays on and just dims.

Of course, battery life is also impressive, according to Apple’s weird video playback metrics, with 23 hours on the iPhone 14 Pro and 29 hours on the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Oddly enough, Apple calls the latter the best battery in an iPhone. Perhaps it’s because Apple rates the Plus at 100 hours of audio playback and the Pro Max at 95 hours? The need for independent reviewers to test these batteries is further evidence.

oh what is this? A new iPhone with a new chip?no, that’s all…normal. Yes, only Pros and Pros will get the A16 Bionic chip this year, but it’s a worthwhile upgrade. a billion It’s a transistor and Apple’s first made on a 4-nanometer process. In short, things burn. Like any new silicon chip from Apple, his SoC is the best ever in an iPhone.

But where these Pro iPhones really shine is the camera. The 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max feature a 48MP main camera with a ƒ/1.78 aperture and a quad-core sensor. This sensor is 65% larger than the one on the 13 Pro, and Apple could add his 2x zoom option, called “optical quality.” Both 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max now have a choice of 0.5x, 1x, 2x and 3x zooms. Apple ProRAW is now available in 48MP. likewise. Based on Apple’s samples, pros take average photos.

Don’t forget that, aside from the obvious iPhone 14-specific features, the Pro comes with all the awesome options we talked about above, such as Action Mode and Photonic Engine.

The 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max start at $999 and $1,099 respectively, which is worth noting. Rumor has it that Apple has increased the price of the Pro this year, Thankfully it doesn’t. The 14 Pro is priced the same as the 2017 iPhone X at $1,207.49 (adjusted for inflation)There are also four color options available: deep purple, gold, silver and space black.

So which new iPhone should you get?

I usually recommend the cheapest iPhone you’ll be happy with.Even the cheapest iPhone many You can get what you want from your iPhone and your wallet will thank you. And that idea applies here as well. The iPhone 14 works well out of the box. With a great display, a great camera, and a fast (if a year old) A15 chip, it should be a reliable iPhone for the price. But I have to say that this year’s Pro is good. very good.They might cost more, but you get more for that money. New chips, better cameras, brighter displays, and new Dynamic Islands (sure, that is Although not a required feature, so cool).

If your budget allows, I recommend the 14 Pro cautiously—However that’s all If your budget allows. If you only have an $800 budget for your iPhone, the 14 is a great choice. If that’s still too much, discard 14 and look for 13. After all, this is the same chip, so as long as 14 lasts, it will likely be supported and bound. Save money serious cash.

now,Here are my initial thoughts based on these phones on paperIt’s worth waiting for hands-on experience from reviewers before making final decisions on your own. If possible, go to her nearest Apple Store or tech shop and Use your own phone if available. Of course, it may be difficult to do that in just two days from the start of booking, but I trust your patience.