In a world without an iPhone mini, the vanilla version is the new, cheaper model of the main series. Discover the iPhone 14, the smallest and lightest iPhone in the 14 range. Unlike its Pro siblings, it has a large notch and an A15 chipset.
Compared to the iPhone 13 it comes with better cameras, autofocus for the selfie shooter, and a slightly more powerful GPU. And while we’re working on his review, we thought we’d share some first impressions.
Our unit is blue in color, which is a similar hue to the iPhone 13 Pro. We are having a hard time finding any visual differences between the iPhone 14 and iPhone 13, but after detailed investigation, we have determined that dual flash LED is now circular with one of the LEDs in the center.
It also comes with a substantial price increase in several markets, but costs the same as its predecessor in the US and China. The 12MP main camera now has a faster f / 1.5 aperture and larger sensor, the selfie cam has a brighter f / 1.9 lens in front and both now support cinema mode.
While the chipset is still an A15, it’s actually the iPhone 13 Pro series version with a five-core graphics unit compared to the iPhone 13’s four cores.
Another new feature that arrives is the action mode which provides better stabilization and we were pleased to find that it works with both the wide angle and ultrawide cameras. Sure, it could crop a lot, but we appreciate the effort.
The iPhone 14 is also the easiest iPhone to repair from the iPhone 7 thanks to its new rear assembly. It also brings a new satellite messaging service for emergencies, although it is limited to North America and will only be available later at a price yet to be confirmed.
One final change will see those in the US get phones without a SIM slot and have to rely on eSIM – our unit is European, so we still get a physical SIM slot.
The tests are already underway and the review is coming in a few days. Stay tuned!
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