Apple iPhone 14 Pro review
Apple’s new iPhone 14 series is here. Kudos to everyone who managed to get their hands on the new device, given the shortage of supply due to the rush that hit stores on the first day of sales.
Let’s start with the new entry-level device, the iPhone 14. We all know that the Mini version is gone and replaced by the Plus. This is a good place to start, especially for buyers on a tight budget.
Let’s explore what will persuade iPhone users to upgrade this year.
The 6.1-inch display on the latest iPhone is no surprise. This is standard for his 2019 iPhone 11 and newer. In terms of design, it features the familiar geometric curved edges and minimalist design.
Even the camera block remained pristine, unlike the larger iPhone 14 Pro model.
Durability remains the same:
The iPhone 14 uses a “ceramic shield,” which is aerospace-grade aluminum and is rated IP68. This makes it dust and splashproof and can withstand up to 6 meters of submersion for up to 30 minutes.
Also, you don’t have to look for a dynamic island. This is a feature exclusive to the iPhone 14 Pro model, but we’ll review it later.
Performance
The iPhone 14 shares the same A15 Bionic chip as its predecessor iphones — a highly distinctive move since Apple consistently upgraded its iPhone chips for all models every year.
However, the iPhone 14 has a 5-core GPU — that’s an extra core compared with the iPhone 13 — which should mean its graphics maintain better. Content does feel runny, particularly in games and other heavy-duty apps that require high hardware power.
Another essential change, specifically for users in the US, is that all iPhone 14 models sold there now use only eSIMs. Apple has used eSIMs since the iPhone XS and XR in 2018, but this is the first time iPhones have discarded physical SIMs, at least in one country. This won’t affect users in the United Arab Emirates or elsewhere, but it does mean that Apple is seriously leaning toward abandoning physical SIM cards altogether.
Conclusion
Frankly, the Apple iPhone 14 is a token upgrade from iPhone 13. But despite that, it’s still a very capable device.
Secondly, not everyone can or is willing to upgrade their iPhones every year, so the iPhone 14 is the best chance for users of the iPhone 12 or iPhone 11 — maybe even the iPhone XR — to change their device.
Apple has kept prices on a par with last year’s counterpart, which is a clever move to entice new or upgrading users.