Apple raises the battery life bar yet again with the iPhone 14
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The iPhone 14 series buzz has finally started to calm down now, and we have had plenty of time to test
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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