…or should that be ‘iPhone 13S’? That’s debatable
Smartphone | £849 | whf.cm/iPhone14
Like clockwork, Apple launches a plethora of new iPhones every autumn, and this year is no exception. And yes, you guessed it, they’re the best iPhones yet. The iPhone 14 comes in practically every shape and size, with the Pro undoubtedly being the more exciting of the bunch with its ‘Dynamic Island’ notch and upgraded internals.
But we’re here to talk about the standard, and cheapest, iPhone 14. While it may be a solid phone, it’s also practically identical to its predecessor. Same chassis, same screen, same processor. So, given that the iPhone 13 is staying in the range (at £749) is this just an iPhone 13S, or an unenthusiastic placeholder for Apple while it gives the 14 Pro time to live in the limelight?
Processing and storage
Despite the iPhone 14’s inflated price, it has the same A15 Bionic processor found in the iPhone 13 and the same 128GB base storage configuration. This is backed by an extra 2GB of RAM, which should keep daily use and multitasking running smoothly, and the 14 apparently has more sophisticated cooling to ensure the processor doesn’t overheat.
The 14 is practically identical to its predecessor when it comes to the outer shell too; the same flat aluminium frame holds the same 6.1-inch OLED Super Retina display. There are some new colours though, with Midnight (black/navy), Starlight (silver), and Product Red being joined by two soft pastel shades of Blue and Purple. The finish and quality of construction are typically premium.
The stellar Super Retina OLED display of the iPhone 13 makes a return at the same 2532 x 1170 resolution, as do HDR10 and Dolby Vision support, but HLG is added. The iPhone 14 also comes equipped with Apple’s latest operating system – iOS 16 – although most of the updates here are aesthetic.
The real upgrade that differentiates the iPhone 14 from the 13 is the camera system. The front camera now includes digital autofocus for clearer selfies, while the rear cameras are now bigger and faster. Still comprising a pair of 12MP shooters, including a standard wide and ultrawide lens, the main sensor now features bigger pixels for improved performance in both daytime shots and Night Mode. In practice, the iPhone’s camera performa
