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Apple raises the battery life bar yet again with the iPhone 14

Q: Does iPhone 14 have USB-C?

Unfortunately, 2022 is not the year we will see an iPhone equipped with a USB-C charging port. Instead, we have the same old proprietary Lightning port that we’ve known for years — like an old friend that you wish you didn’t have to see as often as you do.

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Updated: Jan 30, 2023, 1:58 AM

Aleksandar Anastasov

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Apple raises the battery life bar yet again with the iPhone 14

The iPhone 14 series buzz has finally started to calm down now, and we have had plenty of time to test

Apple's latest flagship series, including its battery life and charging.

Now, the iPhone 13 lineup already offered great battery life, but Apple has managed to squeeze about an hour or so from the new generation. Unfortunately, though, charging speeds remain the same this year too, leaving us with the hope that 2023 will be the year we finally see an improvement in that regard.

This year we have the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max, but also a brand new addition to the family dubbed the iPhone 14 Plus (the last iPhone with a "Plus" in its name was the iPhone 8 Plus). The great thing about the new Plus model is that it offers the benefits of a bigger battery for a more affordable price!

Does the iPhone 14 have better battery life?

In general, yes, but it depends on the use case. From the results we got during our tests we found out that the iPhone 14 series manages to squeeze out some extra minutes, and in some cases almost a whole hour, of extra battery life. However, that statement is only true for our video streaming and web browsing tests.

When it came to gaming, the iPhone 14 series noticeably lagged behind its predecessors. The difference is most striking with the two Pro models, both of which have dropped by about 2 hours. The regular iPhone 14, on the other hand, has also dropped rather significantly with about an hour.

Video Streaming (hours) Higher is better	Apple iPhone 14 8h 35 min Apple iPhone 13 8h 15 min Apple iPhone 14 Pro 9h 14 min Apple iPhone 13 Pro 8h 26 min Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max 11h Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 10h 23 min
Web Browsing (hours) Higher is better	Apple iPhone 14 15h 23 min Apple iPhone 13 13h 43 min Apple iPhone 14 Pro 16h 18 min Apple iPhone 13 Pro 14h 44 min Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max 19h 5 min Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 18h 52 min
3D Gaming (hours) Higher is better	Apple iPhone 14 6h 44 min Apple iPhone 13 7h 28 min Apple iPhone 14 Pro 5h 38 min Apple iPhone 13 Pro 8h 5 min Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max 8h 39 min Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 10h 29 min

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And here is the battery life of all iPhone 14 models, according to Apple's own testing:

Phone	Video Playback	Video Streaming	Audio Playback
iPhone 14	Up to 20 hours	Up to 16 hours	Up to 80 hours
iPhone 14 Plus	Up to 26 hours	Up to 20 hours	Up to 100 hours
iPhone 14 Pro	Up to 23 hours	Up to 20 hours	Up to 75 hours
iPhone 14 Pro Max	Up to 29 hours	Up to 25 hours	Up to 75 hours
iPhone 13 mini	Up to 17 hours	Up to 13 hours	Up to 55 hours
iPhone 13	Up to 19 hours	Up to 15 hours	Up to 75 hours
iPhone 13 Pro	Up to 22 hours	Up to 20 hours	Up to 75 hours
iPhone 13 Pro Max	Up to 28 hours	Up to 25 hours	Up to 95 hours

How much battery does the iPhone 14 have?

While Apple does not disclose the official numbers, thanks to the latest rumors, we have a general idea of what battery sizes to find inside the iPhone 14 series. Here they are, next to those of the iPhone 12 and 13 series.

iPhone battery capacity	iPhone 14	iPhone 13	iPhone 12
iPhone mini/Plus battery capacity	4,325mAh	2,406mAh	2,227mAh
iPhone battery capacity	3,279mAh	3,227mAh	2,815mAh
iPhone Pro battery capacity	3,200mAh	3,095mAh	2,815mAh
iPhone Pro Max battery capacity	4,323mAh	4,352mAh	3,687mAh

As you can see, the differences could end up being rather insignificant in the grand scheme of things, at least when it comes to battery size.

AT&T iPhone 14 from Walmart

The iPhone 14 is now available to order for AT&T from Walmart. Starting at $21.64/month for 36 installments.

$21 ⁶⁴ /mo

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Verizon iPhone 14 from Walmart

The iPhone 14 is available at Walmart. Verizon locked. All storage variants and color options are currently in stock. Starting at $21.64/month for 36 installments.

$21 ⁶⁴ /mo

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iPhone 14 from Apple: save $40-$650 with trade-in

You can buy the new iPhone 14 from Apple. You can save big with trade-in. Major carriers also have big discounts if you purchase a locked iPhone 14 from Apple. For example, if you trade-in an iPhone 12 and you pick AT&T, you can get this phone for free. Similar deals are available for T-Mo and Verizon.

Trade-in

$799 ⁹⁹

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AT&T iPhone 14 Plus from Walmart

Order the Plus version of the iPhone 14 now from Walmart for AT&T. Midnight and Blue are still available as colors at the moment. Starting at $24.42/month for 36 installments.

$24 ⁴² /mo

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Verizon iPhone 14 Plus: save with trade-in

Get the iPhone 14 Plus for just $99 with Verizon. The offer requires a trade-in and an instalment plan. Get a $200 gift card if you switch a line. Save $120 if you purchase together with an eligible smartwatch.

$800 off (89%) Trade-in

$99 ⁹⁹

$899 ⁹⁹

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iPhone 14 Plus from Apple: save $40-$650 with trade-in

You can get the iPhone 14 Plus from Apple as well. You can save with trade-in, and you can also save even more if you choose a carrier. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon currently have epic trade-in offers (just like the 'standard' iPhone 14).

Trade-in

$899

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Does iPhone 14 have USB-C?

No. We are yet to see an iPhone rocking a USB-C port, and the debate still remains whether we will see one in the near future. Rumor has it that the iPhone 15 might be the one, but there are many arguments against that claim as well.

What charger does the iPhone 14 use?

The iPhone 14 series comes with a USB-C to Lightning cable in the box, which can be used for charging when paired with Apple's official 20W USB-C charger, for instance. However, you would have to buy that separately if you don't already have one on hand, as Apple does not include a charger in the box. Alternatively, all iPhone 14 models support MagSafe wireless charging at up to 15W and Qi wireless charging at up to 7.5W.

AT&T iPhone 14 Pro from Walmart

You can buy the iPhone 14 Pro AT&T-locked from Walmart. Starting at $26.37/month for 36 installments.

$26 ³⁷ /mo

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Verizon iPhone 14 Pro

Get the iPhone 14 Pro for free with Verizon too. The offer requires a trade-in and an instalment plan. Get a $200 gift card if you switch a line. Save $120 if you purchase together with an eligible smartwatch.

$1000 off (100%) Trade-in

$999 ⁹⁹

Buy at Verizon

AT&T iPhone 14 Pro Max from Walmart

The iPhone 14 Pro Max is also available to order for AT&T from Walmart. The phone starts at $29.14/month for 36 installments.

$29 ¹⁴ /mo

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Verizon iPhone 14 Pro Max

You can get the iPhone 14 Pro Max for $99.99 with Verizon too. Just trade-in an eligible device and get an instalment plan. Receive a $200 gift card if you switch a line. Save $120 if you purchase together with an eligible smartwatch.

$1000 off (91%)

$99 ⁹⁹

$1099 ⁹⁹

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How fast does the iPhone 14 charge?

All iPhone 14 models take 30 minutes to get up to 50% when charged using Apple's 20W charger and USB-C to Lightning cable. Such speeds would have been fine five years ago, but in 2022, we expect better.

Does iPhone 14 have reverse wireless charging?

No, the iPhone 14 series does not support reverse wireless charging. This feature is available on some higher-end Android phones and allows them to wirelessly recharge accessories or even other phones capable of Qi wireless charging.