Apple iPhone 14: what's new, review, is it worth buying

The presentation of the iPhone 14 took place on September 7, 2022. Previously, there were rumors about what characteristics the new model will have. Now you can find out for sure what kind of updates Apple has added to the iPhone 14. Critics say that the smartphone has remained the same, and externally really do not see much change. In the hardware, however, there are some refinements. Has the device become better than its predecessor? Is it worth buying?

In the line of iPhone 14 Apple decided not to release a version of the mini. According to their information, few people used such models, but in reality this is not entirely true. But the rest of the iPhone 14 got even a very nice upgrade. The appearance of the devices is almost the same as the iPhone 13. Only the iPhone 14 and Plus versions have a glossy back cover, while the Pro has a matte finish.

The iPhone 14 screen

There are no significant changes in the display, but it is good that all the handy developments have been preserved. The touchscreen is sensitive, the reactions are smooth. On the iPhone 14 you can play games, and they do not slow down, the image in motion is clear. Oled and Retina technologies give bright, juicy and contrasting colors on the screen. The pixel density is 460 dots.

You can adjust the refresh rate of the screen. Thanks to the fact that the display now uses LTPO technology, it can function at 1 Hz. And now - the Always On Display option has been added! The screen dims to save energy. The developers say that the Pro version of the AOD will also support live notifications. If you turn off the screen, the timer or game score will be displayed and updated.

The brightness limit of the display indoors is 1600 nits, outdoors - 2000 nits. This is significantly more than the previous version. The iPhone 13 had these indicators were 1000-1200 nit.

Finally users will be happy that the Pro version has removed the notch at the top of the screen. That black area only took up space for nothing. Now the camera is placed in a small oval cutout. The manufacturer called it Dynamic Island - it's part of the operating system interface. Notifications are integrated around it. The cutout area is activated with a tap and gives an extended version of the notification. It displays the music being played, timers, etc.

What has changed in the internal details of the iPhone 14

The power and performance of the smartphone has improved. Key updates:

• A15 and A16 processor - The A15 model was in the iPhone 13 Pro, and now it's installed in the base and Plus versions. The iPhone 14 Pro got the A 16 processor, which has significantly increased performance and power efficiency. Apple claims that this is the fastest processor installed in the smartphone so far.
• The RAM has increased by 2 GB - now available 6 and 8 GB.
• The cameras in the iPhone among the leaders, and that found something to improve. The Pro has a main camera resolution of 48 megapixels. The front camera has 12 megapixels. It is possible to shoot 4K video. The night shooting became better thanks to the second generation matrix stabilization. The zoom has also improved, the flash is now brighter.

Is it worth buying the iPhone 14

It depends on several factors. If you do not yet have an Apple smartphone and want a really cool device, the iPhone 14 is a great choice. Users of iPhone 12 and older may want to consider the new model if they want a higher performance smartphone with improved brightness, better cameras, and want to use the new Dynamic Island functionality.

In vain, critics accuse Apple of releasing the previous smartphone as a new one. It's not clear what dramatic changes they wanted in an optimally packaged device for a wide range of consumers? The iPhone 14 does have some useful refinements for users. The device became more productive, its battery life increased due to optimization, the picture is even brighter even in the sun, and the camera captures photos and videos even better.