Video playback on the iPhone 14 Plus.
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i have been testing AppleThe new $899 iPhone 14 Plus, which hits stores on Friday, for the past few days. It has the biggest screen you can get on an iPhone, without shelling out $1,099 for the Pro model, and the best battery life on an iPhone.
iPhone 14 Plus is ideal for people who just want a bigger screen and don’t mind missing out on new Pro and Pro Max features like Dynamic Island and Always-On Display.
But most buyers seem to have flocked to the Pro models instead of the regular iPhone 14 so far.
Bank of America analysts posted an unusual downgrade on Apple shares last week and cut its price target on “weak consumer demand” and the potential for a slow iPhone cycle as consumers taper spending. The bank suggested that while there is a stronger mix of Pro model purchases so far, that won’t offset a decline in revenue and profit if Apple sells fewer units overall.
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And JPMorgan analysts said in a note on Oct. 2. 3, which compared shipping times between iPhone models, that price-sensitive customers opt for the iPhone 13 over the more expensive iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus.
But you shouldn’t just write off the iPhone 14 Plus. It’s a good option for people who just want a big screen and don’t want to spend an extra $200 on the iPhone 14 Pro Max. And it has excellent battery life and improved cameras in a lightweight package.
Here’s what you need to know about the iPhone 14 Plus.
iPhone 14 Plus: the good
Apple unveiled four new iPhones, three new Apple Watches and an updated AirPods Pro during a press event on Wednesday in Cupertino, California, the United States, on September 7, 2022.
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The big screen is the highlight here. And, if you’re like me, you’ll want a bigger screen in your pocket for reading, watching movies, playing games, and more. Otherwise, it’s the same screen as the regular iPhone 14. I found blacks to be nice and deep and colors to pop while streaming YouTube videos.
You can see more on a page, such as a website you’re browsing, or store more apps on your home page. And this helps if you want to see more while increasing the text size, which might be convenient for people who prefer or need larger text.
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The iPhone 14 Plus is just 0.11 ounces lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which has the same screen size, but the difference felt significant when I carried it around.
The iPhone 14 Plus is 1.31 ounces lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro Max, and the difference felt significant when I carried it around.
Apple says the iPhone 14 Plus has “the best battery life ever in an iPhone,” which only refers to general all-day use. Battery life was excellent in my tests. I was able to stream YouTube videos for over 19 hours before the phone died, which is in line with Apple’s claim that streaming video playback lasts 20 hours. Apple also promises up to 100 hours of audio playback, which is more than any other iPhone.
The cameras are also solid. While you don’t get the telephoto or really sharp main cameras you’ll find on the iPhone 14 Pro models, you still get an improved 12-megapixel main camera that took good photos, including clearer, brighter photos at night when there weren’t many lights. .
Photo of the iPhone 14 Plus in night mode.
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There’s also a new autofocus front camera for selfies. That means your selfies will look sharper and more focused than on iPhone 13.
iPhone 14 Plus selfie.
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Apple introduced new security features on all iPhone 14 models, including accident detection and emergency SOS via satellite, the latter of which will be available in November. However, I haven’t been in a car accident to prove it. Several reports have already been shown the function works. Both of these security features are not available on the iPhone 13.
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iPhone 14 Plus: the bad
Despite its size, the iPhone 14 Plus is a relatively small upgrade from last year’s iPhone 13. You’ll see more of an upgrade from the Pro models. Those phones have always-on displays that can show notifications even when your phone is idle, and feature Dynamic Island, which makes better use of the notch at the top of the screen. Dynamic Island can display things like album art for the music you’re playing, for example, and will soon offer other features like live sports scores at the top of the screen.
iPhone 14 Plus home screen.
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If you’re looking for a camera upgrade, you’ll notice a difference if you’re upgrading from an iPhone 12, but it’s hard to see a significant difference if you’re switching from the 13 to the 14 Plus, apart from Autofocus on the front-facing selfie camera.
The iPhone 14 Plus uses the same A15 chip as the iPhone 13, but with an additional graphics processing core to improve gaming performance. I didn’t notice the difference when I played the game “Diablo: Immortal” on both phones.
I’m disappointed that all iPhone 14s still have a Lightning port instead of USB-C. I didn’t expect Apple to change, but it would be really useful to carry around the same USB-C charger that I use to power a MacBook and iPad.
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Should you buy it?
The iPhone 14 Plus is a great buy for people who just want an iPhone with a bigger screen and don’t want or need the features of the Pro models. At $899, the $100 premium over the standard iPhone 14 is well worth it. worth it for the larger screen and better battery life. But you probably don’t need to upgrade from iPhone 13 for that.
