iPhone 14 Plus: an inexpensive smartphone with a huge screen

Apple has been accused of not changing its smartphones for years. The smartphone industry is stuck in one place, and there is a need to make money from something. The corporation has made a decision and brought back the popular Plus range. In the review, let’s look in detail at the features of the iPhone 14 Plus and its differences from previous models.

Characteristics of the technology

The new smartphone will be a replacement for the iPhone Mini, which failed in sales. Developers realized that users need a large screen, a powerful battery and affordable cost. The 14 Plus took into account past mistakes, so it’s as balanced as possible.

The new smartphone has a large screen – 6.7 inches (Super Retina XDR). The iPhone 14 Plus has a state-of-the-art camera set (12MP each) and a powerful A15 Bionic chip. Developers promise users sharper, more detailed photos thanks to a greater input of light into the sensor (up to 49%). Fans of motion photography will love the stabilisation mode. The front-facing parameters haven’t changed, only augmented with auto-focus.

In fact, the iPhone 14 Plus is a slightly trimmed down version of the Pro, but at an affordable cost. Features of the model:

• 4,325 mAh battery capacity;
• Support for satellite communications (only for the U.S. and Canada);
• option of accident detection.

For the first time, there is no SIM card slot and the smartphone only supports eSim. The device is available on the market in 5 popular colours. Satellite communication support appeared in 14 versions. The option is activated in cases where there is no cellular signal. The user can only send a message. The accident detection function will send a text message to the emergency services. Access to the service is free for 2 years.

The developer promises more hours of operation on a single charge. In moderate mode the model will last up to 2 days, in active mode – a full day. The speed of fast charging has been improved. Recharge the battery up to 50% in 40 minutes.

Differences from the Pro Max version

Visually, both variants of the iPhone 14 are similar. The Pro Max has a triple camera module, while the Plus has a dual camera module. Many users didn’t use the flagship options, so they didn’t appreciate the merits of improved photography. The inexpensive smartphone has the popular night mode, Smart HDR 4 and photography features. High-definition movie creation is available.

Instead of a modified “island”, the cheap model has the usual “fringes”. The trimmed down version used the time-tested A15 chip, instead of the “dark horse” A16. The weight of the inexpensive model is 206g, the flagship has 240g.

There is no Always On Display option in the iPhone 14 Plus. The display size of both smartphones is the same – 6.7 inches. The inexpensive option is not as bright as the Pro Max.

How much will it cost

The iPhone 14 Plus is the most affordable new iPhone. The manufacturer is offering the fresh device for $899. You can now buy last year’s base model (13) in shops at this price. Cheaper was only the 13 Mini, for which at the beginning of sales they wanted $699.

The iPhone 14 Plus is an inexpensive smartphone built with quality iron. The model is slightly inferior to the flagship Pro Max in terms of parameters and functionality. It will appeal to users who want an affordable device at a realistic price.