Apple iPhone 14 Plus Pros and Cons

Apple iPhone 14 Plus Smartphone Review – Apple launched the new iPhone 14 series and this time the company implement several unique things inside the interface. But at the same time, it’s sad to say that they have discontinued the Mini series phone, instead of that, you will find iPhone 14 Plus. It will have most of the features of the lite version of the iPhone 14 but with better battery life optimization and bigger screen options.

Unlike the Pro variant, you won’t get the latest Dynamic Island notch on the iPhone 14 Plus. But still, there are several other things that are worth noting about this phone. With this device, you will obtain lots of 5G bands, an impressive display, an astounding camera experience, enhanced battery size, a bigger display, and customizable iOS 16, which can update to the upcoming iOS without any issue. Though, it’s just the overview of this phone, so let’s dive into the detailed review of the Apple iPhone 14 Plus smartphone.

Apple iPhone 14 Plus Smartphone Review

Highlights

  1. The phone brings a 6.7-inches Super Retina XDR OLED panel that provides robust color and contrast.
  2. As for the software end, you will obtain the iOS 16 out of the box and you can also get the latest software update in the future.
  3. Under the hood, the company provides the last year’s Bionic A15 chipset that handles performance precisely.
  4. In terms of the camera setup, it has a regular 12MP dual camera at the back with a 12MP selfie lens.
  5. Moving to the battery section, the device appears with a Li-Ion 4323 mAh battery with decent fast charging support.

Design and Display

Appearance-wise, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus is identical to the iPhone 13 basic variant, even though the camera module is placed in the same location. But at the same time, there’s no denying the build quality of this phone is pretty robust as you are getting an IP68 rating. With this, you won’t notice any particular problem using the device in extreme conditions.

As for the color variant, the smartphone makers deliver Midnight, Purple, Starlight, Blue, and Red options. Through this, you can pick anyone that meets your color preference. On the other hand, the metallic box build does feel heavy because of the 203-gram weight. Anyway, the front display doesn’t have a dynamic island instead of you will see the standard notch on the iPhone 14 Plus.

Currently, the dynamic Island features are exclusive to the Pro variant, and there’s a high chance that it won’t appear on the Non-Pro variant of the upcoming iPhone. But the color saturation with crisp contrast looks immersive on the 6.7-inches Super Retina XDR OLED display even though the phone runs on a 60Hz refresh rate. Though, the animations and usage are not disappointing. Plus, the screen has scratch protection and oleophobic coating to reduce screen damage to some extent.

Memory and Internal

One of the major reasons why people want to purchase the Apple iPhone 14 Plus are due to the Bionic A15 chipset and Emergency SOS via satellite. Although, performance vise everything is improved and will provide a greater user experience at the end of the day. But still, the iPhone 13 gives tough competition and comes with a relatively more appealing price point. However, graphic processing does enhance by the various generations of iPhones.

In terms of the gameplay, you won’t notice any particular major issues while playing advanced games on your smartphone. Aside from this, the phone also renders immersive graphics support that further boost the visual experience. Following this, you can customize the iOS 16 interface according to your requirements and add a different widget to give a personalized touch to the Apple ecosystem.

On the other hand, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus comes with three storage variants. The starting variant includes 128GB NVMe storage, which is faster than the regular SSD options with standard 6GB RAM support, while the higher variant also includes the same RAM with 256GB to 512GB space. Although, you won’t find any expandable storage options here. Depending on the country, you can choose between eSIM or the regular 5G Dual SIM support.

Camera

As usual, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus arrives with a 12MP dual camera setup in which you will find the standard 12MP primary and a 12MP ultra-wide lens. As for the front panel, you will obtain a 12MP selfie and SL 3D lens for optical sense. There’s no denying that the photo engine does improve the overall image processing quality with the AI software and grants impressive results in the daylight as well as at night.

The colors are punchy, and you will notice fine details in each shot, while the camera module can zoom up to 2X. Although, the optical zoom results are not that great. Anyway, the ultrawide camera can easily provide a dynamic range with proper colors and sharp contrast. Plus, the portrait images have precise depth and color saturation, and exposure.

Moreover, you can also utilize camera app filters to enhance the photo quality to the next level. Moving to video recording, the iPhone 14 Plus provides cinematic video recording features that enhance 4K, 1080p, and 720p resolution video quality and also renders smooth stabilization support. Though, the sensor shit optical image stabilization is only available for the main camera lens. Overall, it’s an excellent deal if you are a content creator. You can effortlessly record content with this phone.

Battery and Others

The primary selling point of the Apple iPhone 14 Plus is that it equips the same amount of battery capacity as the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, which is a Li-Ion 4323 mAh battery. With this, the users can attain 9+ hours of screen time, which is a pretty great thing. Plus, the charge will only need 30-minutes to refuel the phone up to 50% and requires roughly 70-minute to regain full battery.

Though, you have to purchase aside from the iPhone. On the same note, you can use MagSafe to charge your accessories or use it as a wireless charger. As for the price point, the starting cost of the Apple iPhone 14 Plus is around $1099 (Rs. 89,900 in India) approx. Overall, the phone won’t feel underwhelming as you are getting lots of new features and perks with some subtle updates in security attributes.

Apple iPhone 14 Plus Pros and Cons

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Apple iPhone 14 Plus Specifications Detail

Down below you can see the full specifications of the Apple iPhone 14 Plus smartphone.

SpecificationsApple iPhone 14 Plus
Network2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
AnnouncedSeptember 2022
SIMDual SIM – Global, China
Dual eSIM – USA
Dimensions6.33 x 3.07 x 0.31 inches
Weight203 g
Size6.7 inches
DisplaySuper Retina XDR OLED
HDR10
Dolby Vision
800 – 1200 nits brightness
19.5:9 ratio
~458 PPI density
ProtectionIP68 dust/water resistant
Scratch-resistant ceramic glass
oleophobic coating
Resolution1284 x 2778 pixels
OSiOS 16
Chipset5nm – Apple A15 Bionic
CPUHexa-core
2×3.23 GHz Avalanche
4×1.82 GHz Blizzard
GPU5-core graphics
Card slotNo
RAM6GB
Internal128GB, 256GB, 512GB
NVMe
Camera12 MP (wide), dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
12 MP (120Ëš ultrawide)
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Max – 4K@24/25/30/60fps
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, Cinematic mode, stereo sound rec.
Selfie12 MP (wide), PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
HDR, Cinematic mode
Max – 4K@24/25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS
LoudspeakerYes
stereo speakers
3.5mm jackNo
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFCYes
Infrared portNo
RadioNo
USBLightning, USB 2.0
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Ultra Wideband (UWB)
Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving)
BatteryLi-lon 4323 mAh Battery
(Up to 26 hours of video playback)
USB Power Delivery 2.0
MagSafe wireless charging 15W
Qi magnetic fast wireless charging 7.5W
ColorsMidnight, Purple, Starlight, Blue, Red
Expected Price$1099 (Rs 89,900 in India) approx.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the data available on this page is 100% correct.

Conclusion

The Apple iPhone 14 Plus key highlight features are crash detection and SOS navigation through satellite. Besides this, the company implements a few more changes in the hardware to boost the graphic processing speed, while the overall performance is pretty much the same as the previous gen photos. The camera quality is pretty decent and the battery optimization makes the overall usage of the iOS 16 interface superb.

The iPhone 14 Plus does look like an exciting deal, but at the same time, it feels meanless options compare to iPhone 13 series. With the iPhone 13, you’ll get nearly similar specs and features at a lower price point. In case you are looking for a value-for-money deal, you should check iPhone 13 or the Moto Edge 30 Ultra before making the final call.

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John Depp is an editor at Oispice and has excellent knowledge of technology such as smartphones, apps, games, and gadgets. He specializes in tech news and smartphone reviews. John is available on Twitter @JohnDep18441971 and mail at [email protected].

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