Apple iPhone 14 release date, price and features
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Apple's latest iPhone 14 device family, announced during the "Far Out" event in September 2022, has been on the shelves for nearly half a year already, and is currently at the middle of its shelf lifecycle. The newest iPhone generation consists of four models: the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
The absence of a "mini" model this year is noteworthy; it has been replaced by the bigger iPhone 14 Plus. It shares components with the ordinary iPhone 14, but has a significantly bigger 6.7-inch display, making it a more accessible alternative to the more costly and premium iPhone 14 Pro Max. Below, you'll find a summary of everything there is to know about the iPhone 14 series!
In September 2023, Apple released the iPhone 15, the iPhone 15 Plus, the iPhone 15 Pro, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
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Apple iPhone 14 Release date
The iPhone 14 series was announced on September 7, 2022, at Apple’s “Far Out” event, which took place earlier than usual (normally, Apple hosts its iPhone announcement events on the second Tuesday of September, which would have been September 13 this year).
For reference, here are all iPhone releases since 2018, showing us how the latest iPhone 14 announcement and launch stack up in comparison. Below we have Apple's iPhone release schedule for reference, from 2018 onward, with the iPhone 14 and its expected release date included:
Pre-orders for the iPhone 14 series will open in a couple of days, on September 9. The iPhone 14 will be released to the market on September 16, 2022. Meanwhile, the iPhone 14 Plus will be available on October 7.
For reference, here are all iPhone releases since 2018, showing us how the latest iPhone 14 announcement and launch stack up in comparison. Below we have Apple's iPhone release schedule for reference, from 2018 onward, with the iPhone 14 and its expected release date included:
| Device family | Announcement date | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone 13-series | September 14, 2021 | September 24, 2021 |
| Apple iPhone 14-series | September 7 | September 16, 2022 (iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max / October 7 (iPhone 14 Plus) |
| Apple iPhone 15-series | September 12, 2023* | September 22, 2023* |
*-anticipated dates
Apple iPhone 14 Price
Despite the rumors for a price hike across the board, Apple kept the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus starting prices at $799 and $899, respectively, while the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max didn't score any price increases either, starting at $999 and $1099.
| iPhone model | 128GB of storage | 256GB of storage | 512GB of storage | 1TB of storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 14 | $799 | $899 | $999 | - |
| iPhone 14 Plus | $899 | $999 | $1099 | - |
| iPhone 14 Pro | $999 | $1099 | $1299 | $1499 |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | $1099 | $1199 | $1399 | $1599 |
Apple iPhone 14 specs
Wondering what are the iPhone 14-series specs? We've got a new chipset for the top models, superior displays, faster RAM, and finally, there's now compulsory iPhone 14 eSIM support on all models, as none of the phones in the US have physical SIM slots. Here's a quick rundown:
| Specs | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone 14 Pro | iPhone 14 Plus | iPhone 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.33 x 3.05 x 0.31 inches (160.7 x 77.6 x 7.85 mm) | 5.81 x 2.81 x 0.31 inches (147.46 x 71.45 x 7.85 mm) | 6.33 x 3.07 x 0.31 inches (160.8 x 78.1 x 7.8 mm) | 5.78 x 2.81 x (146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm) |
| Weight | 8.47 oz (240.0 g) | 7.27 oz (206.0 g) | 7.16 oz (203.0 g) | 6.07 oz (172.0 g) |
| Display | 6.7-inch ProMotion XDR OLED Dynamic Island 1-120Hz 19.5:9 | 6.1-inch ProMotion XDR OLED Dynamic Island 1-120Hz 19.5:9 | 6.7-inch OLED 60Hz | 6.1-inch OLED 60Hz |
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic hexa-core | Apple A16 Bionic hexa-core | Apple A15 Bionic w/ 5-core GPU | Apple A15 Bionic w/ 5-core GPU |
| Memory & storage | 6GB LPDDR5; 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1024GB | 6GB LPDDR5; 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1024GB | 6GB LPDDR4X; 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 6GB LPDDR4X; 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Camera | Main: 48MP f/1.78 24mm Ultra-wide: 12MP 13mm, ƒ/2.2 2X Telephoto mode: 12MP 48mm f/1.78 3X Telephoto: 12MP 77mm f/2.8 | Main: 48MP f/1.78 24mm Ultra-wide: 12MP 13mm, ƒ/2.2 2X Telephoto mode: 12MP 48mm f/1.78 3X Telephoto: 12MP 77mm f/2.8 | Main: 12MP f/1.5 26mm Ultra-wide: 12MP 13mm f/2.4 | Main: 12MP f/1.5 26mm Ultra-wide: 12MP 13mm f/2.4 |
| Front camera | 12MP f/1.9 | 12MP f/1.9 | 12MP f/1.9 | 12MP f/1.9 |
| Conenctivity | eSIM, 5G | eSIM, 5G | eSIM, 5G | eSIM, 5G |
| Battery size | 4323mAh | 3200mAh | 4325mAh | 3279mAh |
| Charging speed | 20W wired, 15W MagSafe wireless charging | 20W wired, 15W MagSafe wireless charging | 20W wired, 15W MagSafe wireless charging | 20W wired, 15W MagSafe wireless charging |
| Price | From $1,099 | From $999 | From $899 | From $799 |
Check out our dedicated pages for a deep dive into each model's specifications:
Apple iPhone 14 Reviews
Feel free to check out our comprehensive set of reviews of the iPhone 14 series:
- Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max review - Apple's largest and best new iPhone is here with a new 48MP camera, Always-On display, and Dynamic Island.
- Apple iPhone 14 Pro review - Apple's most coveted device, the compact iPhone 14 comes with all the new bells and whistles in a rather compact package.
- Apple iPhone 14 Plus review - The large and affordable new iPhone, which comes with a dual camera and a traditional notched design.
- Apple iPhone 14 review - Apple's base iPhone 14 comes with mostly the same features and design as last year.
Apple iPhone 14 comparisons
We also have a bunch of notable comparisons with the iPhone 14 series:
- iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Galaxy S23 Ultra review — Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra is the biggest rival of the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
- iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Plus review — Which of the two new large iPhones is the best-in-class? Can the iPhone 14 Plus challenge the iPhone 14 Pro Max in terms of popularity?
- iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro review — Do you need a larger display? The iPhone 14 Pro might be a much better fit than the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
- iPhone 14 Pro vs iPhone 14 review — "Pro" for a reason, the iPhone 14 Pro is way ahead of the iPhone 14 in terms of features, but price as well.
- iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 13 Pro Max review — How good is the new iPhone 14 Pro Max in comparison with its well-received predecessor, the iPhone 13 Pro Max battery champ?
- iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max review — It's probably time for you to upgrade if you're still using the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Is the iPhone 14 Pro Max the right fit or should you wait another year?
- iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Galaxy 22 Ultra — These two are easily the best phones you can choose from right now, but which one is the right fit for you?
- iPhone 14 vs Galaxy Z Flip 4 — The base iPhone gets head-to-head with Samsung's foldable pride and glory, which comes on top?
- iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Pixel 7 Pro — Google's upcoming Pixel goes against the new Big Boy in town, can Android's newest champ outclass the iPhone?
- iPhone 14 vs Galaxy S23 — Apple and Samsung's latest regular flagships go toe to toe.
- iPhone 14 vs Samsung Galaxy S22 — The two base phones in Apple and Samsung's rosters battle it out.
- iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 6 Pro — Last year's troubled Pixel flagship will have a tough time cracking down the iPhone 14 Pro Max nut.
- iPhone 14 vs Pixel 7 — These two entry-level flagships will be vying for your attention come the holiday shopping season.
- iPhone 14 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro — Compact, but adept. How does the new iPhone 14 Pro fare against its predecessor, and do you need to upgrade?
- iPhone 14 Plus vs Galaxy S23 Plus — Which one's the ultimate big phone?
- iPhone 14 Plus vs Galaxy S22+ — Let's put the Galaxy S22+ and the iPhone 14 Plus in the ring and see how they fare!
- iPhone 14 Plus vs iPhone 14 — Does size still matter? Turns out that it does.
Apple iPhone 14 colors
This year, Apple refreshed the iPhone 14 colors. Green and blue are out, at least on the Pro series, while the regular iPhones lose the pink in favor of a score of a slightly darker shade of violet. Just like in 2022, Apple announced a new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus color in 2023 - yellow. However, we didn't get a new color option for the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are available in:
- Midnight
- Starlight
- Blue
- Product RED
- Purple
- Yellow (added to the roster in March 2023)
Apple iPhone 14 and 14 Plus color options
Meanwhile, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max get:
- Space Black
- Silver
- Gold
- Deep Purple
Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max color options
What is the Apple iPhone 14 battery capacity?
As traditionally doesn't disclose battery sizes, but these were quickly unraveled after the phones hit the shelves.
| Phone | Battery size | Video playback | Video playback (streamed) | Audio playback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 14 | 3279mAh | Up to 20hrs | Up to 16hrs | Up to 80hrs |
| iPhone 14 Plus | 4325mAh | Up to 26hrs | Up to 20hrs | Up to 100hrs |
| iPhone 14 Pro | 3200mAh | Up to 23hrs | Up to 20hrs | Up to 75hrs |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | 4323mAh | Up to 29hrs | Up to 25hrs | Up to 95hrs |
As you can see, it's a toss-up between the iPhone 14 Plus and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The more affordable model has better audio playback endurance, but the premium iPhone 14 Pro Max has better video playback battery life. It will be very interesting to see how these two compare in terms of real-life usage.
Here are our battery life test results, conducted on Wi-Fi and at a brightness level preset at 200 nits:
The maximum wired charging is up to 27W for all four models, with up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes. MagSafe is present on all four new models as Apple is continuing to build up the MagSafe ecosystem. The wireless charging is capped at up to 15W.
PhoneArena Battery Charge test results:
What are the Apple Phone 14 camera specs?
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus don’t really have any big hardware changes, just marginal ones, but the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max have scored some neat camera improvements. Check our dedicated iPhone 14 camera article for the full information.
Here’s the camera situation for the iPhone 14 series:
The big change here is the new 48MP Sony-made 1/1.3-inch camera sensor on the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max, which will be using pixel-binning to achieve much better low-light camera sensitivity than before. The data from four camera sensor pixels will be used together to capture much more detail and less noise, at the expense of lower output image resolution. The FaceTime camera on all models has scored faster aperture and auto-focusing, a rather beneficial change.
Here’s the camera situation for the iPhone 14 series:
| Camera | Ultra-wide | Wide | Telephoto | Front |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 14 | 12MP f/2.4 13mm | 12MP f/1.5 26mm, 100% focus pixels | - | 12MP f/1.9, 4K@24, 25, 30, 60fps |
| iPhone 14 Plus | 12MP f/2.4 13mm | 12MP f/1.5 26mm, 100% focus pixels | - | 12MP f/1.9, 4K@24, 25, 30, 60fps |
| iPhone 14 Pro | 12MP f/2.2 13mm | 48MP f/1.78 24mm, 100% focus pixels | 3X mode: 12MP f/2.8 77mm 2X mode: 12MP f/1.78 48mm | 12MP f/1.9, 4K@24, 25, 30, 60fps |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | 12MP f/2.2 13mm | 48MP f/1.78 24mm, 100% focus pixels | 3X mode: 12MP f/2.8 77mm 2X mode: 12MP f/1.78 48mm | 12MP f/1.9, 4K@24, 25, 30, 60fps |
You can find camera samples with each phone in its respective review.
The big change here is the new 48MP Sony-made 1/1.3-inch camera sensor on the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max, which will be using pixel-binning to achieve much better low-light camera sensitivity than before. The data from four camera sensor pixels will be used together to capture much more detail and less noise, at the expense of lower output image resolution. The FaceTime camera on all models has scored faster aperture and auto-focusing, a rather beneficial change.
What are the best Apple iPhone 14 accessories?
Traditionally, iPhones enjoy a healthy first- and third-party accessory ecosystem, and the iPhone 14-series wouldn't be any different. What is the number one accessory you'll need for your iPhone 14 Pro or Plus? A case, for sure. If anything, despite the superb iPhone design, you're better off safe than sorry, so protecting your hardware investment with the equally good protective case is a number one priority.
Check out some of the best:
What are the best Apple iPhone 14 deals?
Unsurprisingly, tons of deals are available for the iPhone 14-series. The best ones can be found in our dedicated iPhone 14 deals article, which is constantly updated to reflect the latest deals and promotions. Feel free to check the deals below as well.
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