![]() The iPhone 14’s dual-camera setup (12MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide) has been slightly enhanced this year with the addition of Apple’s “Photonic Engine” – which is a fancy way of saying it uses software smarts to make your photos look better, especially in lower light. However, it’s way past time that Apple embraces USB-C on its phones instead of Lighting for the charging port at the bottom. We like the button layout overall – with the volume on the left side and power on the right – and like the other iPhones with the same design, it feels natural to hold and use with the gesture controls. While the sizes are almost identical, the new phone is just slightly thicker than the prior model, so be warned that cases for the 13 won’t fit perfectly. It also comes in purple, black (midnight), white (starlight) and red, although you’ll want to invest in a quality case to protect the glass against scratches or bumps. We tested the blue version and have no complaints about the colour – it looks very vibrant and stands out when compared to the Pixel 6 we were previously using as our daily driver. The notch remains, and we can’t help but feel that it’s a shame the new Dynamic Island tech that lets iOS apps use this space for alerts and notifications isn’t in the base model. Still, the aluminium/glass build quality feels worthy of the price (although it’s £100 more in the UK this year) and the handset is sturdy yet lightweight, while the buttons have a pleasing clickiness when pressed. Like the spec sheet, little has changed in the looks department and most people will struggle to tell the difference at a glance. There’s no argument from us, the iPhone 14 is a lovely-looking smartphone – in the same way as its last two predecessors. Micro SD card slot: No iPhone 14 design.Love big screens? You may want to check out the huge 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus. ![]() ![]() Anyone who is coming from an older iPhone – or making the switch from Android to iOS for the first time – will find a lot to love, although we reckon the iPhone 14 Pro is a better option if you’re able to stretch the budget due to its better cameras, processor and the cool new “Dynamic Island”. Should you upgrade? Anyone with an iPhone 13 (or even an iPhone 12) isn’t missing much by not snapping up the latest model. There are a handful of small updates – including a video mode that increases stabilisation and a crash detection feature we hope you’ll never need – but the list of similarities with the previous flagship is much longer – including the screen size, processor, water resistance rating, megapixel count and design. After testing, we reckon it’s probably the best phone that we recommend you don’t rush to buy.Įxpecting a major overhaul compared to last year’s iPhone 13 series quickly leads to disappointment. It shines when paired with the Apple Watch or AirPods, and the build quality strikes a nice balance between lightweight and high-end. It has a great screen, speedy performance, fantastic software and some of the best cameras at this price point. The iPhone 14 is a fantastic smartphone in almost every way.
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