Frequently Asked Questions About the iPhone 14

Written by Sofia Albert |

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With the iPhone 14 series, you can send emergency messages via satellite when you're out of cellular or Wi-Fi range. The standard iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus models come with the same A15 Bionic chip as the iPhone 13 Pro. The iPhone 14 Pro, on the other hand, features the more efficient A16 processor. Additionally, the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max introduce the new Dynamic Island feature, which offers more screen real estate for users. It starts at a price point of $799. Read on for more details.

Part 1: Frequently Asked Questions About the iPhone 14

In the run-up to its product launches, rumors about timing, pricing, design, battery life, storage capacity, and new features abound.

Consumers never quite know what to expect until the new iPhone is actually unveiled. And finally, the annual fall extravaganza for Apple fans is here, with the September 7 Wednesday event. We've heard plenty of rumors about the new iPhone 14 lineup, and now it's time for the reveal.

Q: When will the iPhone 14 be released?

Apple unveiled its new iPhone 14 series on September 7, and preorders will begin on Friday, September 9. The iPhone 14 will be available on September 16, while the iPhone 14 Plus will launch on October 7.

This year's fall extravaganza unveiled four distinct iPhone models, as well as a range of other new hardware products, including the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Q2. What does the iPhone 14 look like?

There are three changes to the new iPhone. First, the colors: The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus come in midnight, blue, starlight, purple, and (PRODUCT)RED. The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max come in deep purple, silver, gold, and space black.

One obvious change is the display size: the iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro measure 6.1 inches, while the other two models are 6.7 inches. The larger screen is great for watching movies and gaming. The third change is up front, where it sports a durable Ceramic Shield front panel, making it tougher than other smartphone glass.

These changes may not be what consumers were hoping for, as they are too incremental to be noticeable. If you want more dramatic shifts, you will have to wait for the iPhone 15 series, which is expected to introduce a new “pill + hole” design.

Q3. What is the price range for the iPhone 14 series?

The new iPhone 14 models are more expensive, in part because Apple is facing higher component costs. But, overall, Apple's pricing strategy for the iPhone remains similar. Thus, the new models go for $800 for the base iPhone 14, $900 for the iPhone 14 Max, and $1,000-1,100 for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Here is an overview of the prices for the iPhone 14 series:

Q4. What is the most significant change in the iPhone 14?

For the iPhone 14 lineup, there are five key changes that distinguish it from prior iPhone models and will help Apple fans choose the right device for them.

Display and screen

The new iPhone 14 series will not include an iPhone 14 mini; instead, it will have a larger-screened iPhone 14 Plus. The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus will have the same design as the iPhone 13. In addition, the notch on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will be removed, in favor of a “hole-punch” design.

Dynamic Island

Apple has replaced its unpopular notch with a new feature called Dynamic Island, available only on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, which enables users to interact in new ways with other functions on their phone, whether notifications, reminders, settings, or activities.

Camera

The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max boast significant camera improvements. Both models' main wide-angle camera now features a 48-megapixel sensor, a major upgrade from the 12-megapixel camera on the iPhone 13, enabling the capture of higher-resolution images with more detail and giving users more room to crop and edit photos.

In addition, Apple could employ pixel binning, combining pixels to enable the phone to capture more light and reduce noise in low light, given the sensor's higher resolution. The 48-megapixel sensor would also enable the iPhone to shoot 8K video, surpassing the 4K recording of the current iPhone 13 series. And to accommodate the larger sensor, Apple might increase the size of the camera lens, making the camera bump on the iPhone 14 Pro models wider but flatter.

Price

As we previously explained, the new iPhone 14 will be more expensive than the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13, owing to higher component costs. That may not be what consumers want to hear, but if you are in the market for an iPhone 14, it will be worth it.

Size

Overall, the iPhone 14 is expected to be roughly the same size as previous models, with some differences for the Pro versions. The Pro Max is rumored to have 20% smaller display bezels than previous generations. Additionally, the 5.4-inch Mini version will reportedly not be continued.

Part 2: iPhone 14 vs iPhone 13: Which One Is Better?

It's hard to say which of these iPhones would be better for you, as different models cater to different needs. They might share some features, such as support for HDR on their OLED Super Retina XDR displays, 6GHz 5G connectivity, the A15 Bionic chip, dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM), and dual eSIM support.

Still, the iPhone 14 is expected to offer some upgrades over the iPhone 13, such as more memory, more screen real estate, and improved cameras. If you're unsure which one to get, check out the chart below for a quick comparison.

Part 3: New iPhone Data Transfer Guide

If you decide to get an iPhone 14, you need an efficient phone transfer plan to move your current files to the new iPhone. And that's where this highly-rated iPhone data transfer tool – MobiMover – comes in handy. Here's what MobiMover can do for you:

Step 1. Connect both your old iPhone and new iPhone to the computer. Run tools MobiMover, and then choose Device to Device Transfer from the main interface. Next, set the old iPhone as the source device and the new one as the target, then click "Next" to continue.

Step 2. Check the boxes next to the files you want to copy. You can also choose to transfer photos, music, ringtones, videos, and contacts from your old iPhone to your new one.

Step 3: Tap on “Transfer” to start importing the photos from one iPhone to the other. The transfer time will depend on the size of your files. Wait for the process to finish.

Last Words

That's all we know so far about the iPhone 14 series. While there are still plenty of details to be confirmed by Apple, the iPhone 14 is rumored to be one of the most notable upgrades thanks to its camera improvements. So, if you're seeking an enhanced photography experience, the iPhone 14 is definitely worth looking out for.

Linda | 

Since joining the Tool Editor team in March 2011, Sofia has been in the tech industry. Now she is a senior website editor. She specializes in solving various iPhone and Android issues like iPhone or Android data transfer and recovery. Her rich experience in software companies has helped her create many popular articles.

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Tracy  

7 days ago

The iPhone 14 is only a slight upgrade from the iPhone 13, so if you're on a budget, it's wise to choose the iPhone 13. However, when comparing the 14 Pro and 13 Pro, you'll find some upgrades and new features that make the 14 Pro more worthwhile to purchase. Hence, the Pro series is seen as a genuine upgrade, but there isn't much improvement in the standard models that most people focus on.

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Jackson Smith

7 days ago

Aside from making the phone faster, there hasn't been much improvement. To be honest, I'm not really looking forward to the iPhone 14; I think it might not be very practical. Sometimes, too many features aren't necessarily a good thing.

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