Apple iPhone 14: review, is it worth buying

iPhone 14 - the update that users have been waiting for, or just a touted novelty with only a minor upgrade? Users of iPhone 11, 12 will feel the difference iPhone 14. The new model has a jump in processor performance, camera, increased battery life. Of course, the most significant changes in the iPhone 14 PRO, and cost such smartphones are much more expensive.

Review of the iPhone 14

The main characteristics of the iPhone 14:

• The PRO version has a processor with 6 cores, 2 of them at 3.23 GHz and 4 cores at 1.82 GHz. This allows the smartphone to handle heavy tasks quickly. For lighter operations that do not require high performance, it runs on cores with low frequency. Due to this smartphone saves energy and does not overheat on simple tasks.
• The technological process of 5 nanometers. The smaller it is, the higher the performance, the speed of the smartphone. The processor generates less heat, which means the device is less warm. Thanks to the low technological process increases the autonomy of the smartphone.
• The screen is 6.1 inches, a resolution of 2532 x 1170 pixels. An OLED matrix is installed. The minimum refresh rate - 1 Hz, which allows you to save power when necessary. Oleophobic coating of the screen is of above average quality.
• Efficient modem for 5G consumes less battery power.
• RAM is 6GB.
• Internal storage is 128GB, 256GB or 512GB.
• The iPhone 14 cameras are 12 MP each. There is an improvement in the PRO version: improved photo quality in low light by increasing the aperture, through which now comes more light.
• The Satellite SOS option - emergency calls via satellite. Very useful if the user gets lost in the wilderness. With Satellite SOS you can make a call to the rescue service. This function does not work in all countries.
• Wireless charging 5W and power via Magsafe. The device is designed for about 20 hours of use. It will last for a day of use without recharging.
• Face ID facial recognition technology works quickly in any lighting conditions: even in the sun, even at dusk.

Appearance of the iPhone 14

The frames of the smartphone are slightly reduced, rounded, so the iPhone 14 has become smaller than previous models. The device is more comfortable and pleasant to hold in your hands. But if you move from earlier models of iPhone, if you need to protect the device you'll need to buy a new case.

On the side panel is a large oblong button to turn the device on. It is very handy, the clear stroke of a minimal, pleasant-sounding click. On the other side of the side frame large buttons for adjusting the sound and branded button to activate or deactivate the vibration mode. Why do not manufacturers do such buttons on all smartphones?

The body of the iPhone does not slip in your hands, although the back cover is glass. The color of the case red is a few shades lighter than earlier smartphones, black is rich. Purple, blue and white are subtle shades.

Is it worth buying the iPhone 14? If you are satisfied with the iPhone 12, then no - a very big difference will not be felt. But the iPhone 14 PRO has significantly higher capabilities. Those people who used to use the Android smartphone or earlier models of phones from Apple, the iPhone 14 will be very pleased.