September 7, 2022! This date marked the event when iPhone broke the five-year-long ongoing design barrier.
The launch of the iPhone 14 with a new dynamic island design has taken the world by storm. The intellectually replaced notch has been a prime talk of reviewers.
There are four models in series 14: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 max, and iPhone 14 pro max.
With the sales beginning on September 16, Is the device really good for an upgrade from 13 to 14?
Based on reviews on various platforms from experts and reviewers, this article explains the good and bad of the newly launched iPhone 14.
iPhone 14 is an excellent phone with distinctive features that will aid users in a better high-end phone experience.
The apple company defines a dynamic island as a new way to interact with a phone’s hardware and software. The feature is not just a static cutout but can blend based on UI.
In simple terms, a dynamic island is a lot of information in a small space. Based on the review of Mark Spoonauer, on playing a track in Apple Music and going back to the home screen, you will see a small play window with information on the track. The screen will display more detailed information when you long-press the dynamic island feature.
Some other functionalities you can perform on the shift from the traditional notch are:
- View upcoming maps directions without opening the maps app,
- A pill-shaped cutout for quick glace of direction,
- Square-shaped apple pay confirmation notification,
- Music waveform and remaining time display,
- Track arrival time on Lyft,
- Privacy indicators while using a microphone or camera,
- Small bar icon for phone and call length,
- Timer notification,
- Sports scores display,
- Music control and player,
- Air-pod connection and charging status.
The biggest iPhone you can now buy is the iPhone 14 pro max. The OLED display fitted in 6.7 inches display panels is the biggest in any iPhone. Other options for large iPhones are iPhone 13 pro max and iPhone 12 pro max.
The larger screen size of the 6.7-inch display enhances gaming, streaming, exploring, and watching movie experiences.
The biggest upgrade of the new standard models is its 48MP camera. Only the Pro model has this camera quality.
The non-pro iPhone have the same old 12MP camera, which they have not upgraded since the iPhone 6s.
For video recording, iPhone 14 has launched an action mode. The mode can be activated like slow-mo or time-lapse mode by toggling into options.
The Dolby Vision and HDR on action enhance the professionalism of your video. The entire came sensor is guided with advanced stabilization that records shake-free video.
With the new satellite connectivity module of iPhone 14, you can connect to emergency services under unprecedented circ*mstances.
The satellite connectivity feature was not available in previous phones. The emergency situations satellite SOS is currently available in the U.S. and Canada only.
The features work when the phone is connected to a satellite network, and your data for emergency contacts are filled.
If you are in a region with cellular and wi-fi coverage, the function does not work.
iPhone 14 is the first phone to initiate the Always-on display feature. The iOS 16 lock screen heavily inspires the display on board.
Always-on display functionality allows users to time, widgets, and any live activities on dimmed notch-less display along with the wallpaper view.
A16 Bionic chip is the fastest processor ever used in mobile devices. Only high-end iPhone pro (both 6.1-inch iPhone and 6.7-inch screen display) have this chipset.
The new 6-core CPU is 40% faster than other devices in the market. A16 bionic holds 50% more bandwidth memory with an accelerated 5-core GPU.
The deep fusion of a 16-core neural engine is capable of 17 trillion operations per second, perfect for graphics-oriented apps and games.
An adaptive refresh rate of 120 Hz in a 6.1-inch display is the highest among previous iPhones. The peak brightness of the new display notches reaches up to 2000 nits.
The major flaw of the iPhone 14 is an awaited USB-C port that was highly expected on this version.
The 3x optical zoom means you can zoom three times from the focal length. For example, if the camera’s aperture can capture 10 km of radius, by using 3x optical zoom, you can zoom up to 30 km of radius.
It looks good while explaining, but the 3x zoom is not ideal for capturing sports or wildlife. 3x-8x is appropriate for family photos and landscapes.
iPhone 14 could have done better on the zoom feature as users have high expectations from apple products.
From the base model to this date, iPhone products’ price increase concerns iOS users. You can buy the product from September 16, yet the price hike continues. With the starting price of $799
The buyers have been ranting about the USB-C ports since 2012. However, iPhone 14 still comes with a lightning port.
There was high hope and discussion about the introduction of type-C in iPhone 14. There is still the option of wireless charging.
When will fast charge ever get introduced to iPhone? The 20 W charger is too primitive for what android phones are offering these days.
The decision for a wider aperture, changing iPhone 14 mini to iPhone 14 Plus, and 6.7 inches display are excellent.
But that made the phone, especially the pro max, a heavier and thicker model. The internal design surpasses the exterior built by a considerable margin.
The concept of E-sim is unique, but it might not be suitable for all. In case of recognition failure, there are no ports for the physical sim cards.
Based on pros and cons, the only exceptional prospect of updating to iPhone 14 is the dynamic island feature. There are a few significant changes from the previous iPhone 13 Pro Max model. The slow wired charging might not be efficient in the fast-paced digital world.
The battery life of the iPhone 14 Pro Max is 3095 mAh is just okay. Android phones have innovated way ahead in terms of battery capacities.
If you are a regular iPhone user and have possession of 12 pro max or 13 pro max iPhones variant (don’t buy a new iPhone 14), then it is better to stick with them. For new users or upgrades from iPhone X Max or previous models (good for you), the phone is perfect for the new notch-less display and extreme smoothness.
The event ‘far out’ announced the launch of iPhone 14 along with Airpods pro, Apple watch ultra, Apple watch series 8, and Apple fitness+.
Apple products have always set up a Marky for better phone enhancement and features. iPhone 14 series is no different.
Some flaws that most of the reviewers addressed might aid in upgrading the exceptional features of the iPhone 15. There are even some changes required in the iOS operator itself. Wishing a better response to iPhone 14 sales and functionality.
