Apple has once again pushed the boundaries of smartphone innovation with the release of the iPhone 14. Launched on September 7, 2022, and released on September 16, 2022, the iPhone 14 promises to be the most advanced and feature-rich iPhone yet.
At the heart of the iPhone 14 is the powerful Six-Core 64-bit 3.2 GHz Apple A15 Bionic processor. This cutting-edge technology, combined with the Five-Core graphics and Apple M15 motion coprocessor, provides lightning-fast performance that will leave other smartphones in the dust.
One of the most notable features of the iPhone 14 is its 6.1″ Super Retina XDR OLED Display. This display delivers vibrant, crystal-clear images and videos, with the added bonus of 5G data capability and GPS. The iPhone 14 also supports dual-SIM functionality, with options for a nano-SIM and an eSIM (Apple SIM) in selected countries.
Available in five eye-catching colors – Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Pink, and (PRODUCT) RED – the iPhone 14 is as stylish as it is functional. With options for 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB of flash memory, as well as 6 GB of RAM, the iPhone 14 provides ample storage and memory to meet the demands of even the most demanding users.
For those who love photography, the iPhone 14 delivers with its Dual 12 Mpix Wide and Ultra-Wide rear camera system, complete with Cinematic Mode and Action Mode. The 12 Mpix front camera, with a TrueDepth camera system, also offers Face ID for facial recognition and makes video calls a breeze. The iPhone 14 also features emergency SOS via satellite, a three-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, and even crash detection for added peace of mind.
Finally, the iPhone 14 also supports Qi and MagSafe inductive charging and is IP68 rated for water and dust resistance. With its lightning port, Wi-Fi 6 – 802.11ax, and Bluetooth 5.3, the iPhone 14 is the ultimate smartphone for those who demand the best in performance and functionality.
Today iPhone 14 is 20 months old!
iPhone 14 Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | September 7, 2022 |
| Released | September 16, 2022 |
| Model Identifier | Pending |
| Model Number | A2649 A2881 A2882 A2883 A2884 |
| EMC | 8138 8142 8143 8144 |
| Generation | 16th |
| Order Number | MPVH3LL/A (128 GB Blue any US Carrier) MPWM3LL/A (256 GB Blue any US Carrier) MPXL3LL/A (512 GB Blue any US Carrier) MPUX3LL/A (128 GB Purple any US Carrier) MPW83LL/A (256 GB Purple any US Carrier) MPX73LL/A (512 GB Purple any US Carrier) MPUA3LL/A (128 GB Midnight any US Carrier) MPVV3LL/A (256 GB Midnight any US Carrier) MPWU3LL/A (512 GB Midnight any US Carrier) MPUN3LL/A (128 GB Starlight any US Carrier) MPW23LL/A (256 GB Starlight any US Carrier) MPX13LL/A (512 GB Starlight any US Carrier) MPV73LL/A (128 GB (PRODUCT) RED any US Carrier) MPWF3LL/A (256 GB (PRODUCT) RED any US Carrier) MPXE3LL/A (512 GB (PRODUCT) RED any US Carrier) (AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon) MPVN3ZD/A (128 GB Blue UK) MPWP3ZD/A (256 GB Blue UK) MPXN3ZD/A (512 GB Blue UK) MPV03ZD/A (128 GB Purple UK) MPWA3ZD/A (256 GB Purple UK) MPX93ZD/A (512 GB Purple UK) MPUF3ZD/A (128 GB Midnight UK) MPVX3ZD/A (256 GB Midnight UK) MPWW3ZD/A (512 GB Midnight UK) MPUR3ZD/A (128 GB Starlight UK) MPW43ZD/A (256 GB Starlight UK) MPX33ZD/A (512 GB Starlight UK) MPVA3ZD/A (128 GB (PRODUCT) RED UK) MPWH3ZD/A (256 GB (PRODUCT) RED UK) MPXG3ZD/A (512 GB (PRODUCT) RED UK) |
| Original Price | $799 (128 GB) $899 (256 GB) $1099 (512 GB) |
| Colors | Starlight Midnight Blue Purple (PRODUCT) RED |
| Weight | 6.07 oz. – 172 Grams |
| Dimensions | 5.78” H x 2.82” W x 0.31″ D 14.68 cm H x 7.16 cm W x 0.78 cm D |
| Predecessor | iPhone 13 |
Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic |
| Processor Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Number of Cores | 6 (2 – High-Performance, 4 – High-Efficiency) |
| Coprocessor | Apple M15 motion |
Storage
| Storage | 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB |
Memory
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | Apple GPU |
| Number of Cores | 5 |
Display
| Display | 6.1″ Super Retina XDR OLED Display |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 |
| Pixel Density | 460 ppi |
| Brightness | 800 cd/m2 (typical) 1200 cd/m2 (HDR) |
| Color Gamut | Wide color gamut P3 |
| Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000:1 |
| Input | Multi-Touch Haptic Touch |
| Display Modes | AirPlay Mirroring AirPlay video streaming Lightning Digital AV Adapter Lightning to VGA Adapter |
Controls
| Buttons | Volume + / – Sleep / Wake up Mute |
Sensors
| Sensors | TrueDepth (Face ID) Proximity sensor Dual Ambient light sensors High-g Accelerometer High dynamic range gyroscope Magnetometer Barometer |
Connections
| Networks | 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79) 5G NR mmWave (Bands n258, n260, n261) FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53) UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) |
| Modem | Pending |
| Ultra-Wideband | U1 chip – for spatial awareness |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 – 802.11ax with 2×2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| SIM slot | None* (Dual eSIM) dual nano-SIM nano-SIM + eSIM |
| NFC | NFC with reader mode Express Card with the power reserve |
| Ports | 1 – Lightning port |
| Camera | 1 – 12 Megapixels Wide camera with optical image stabilization (Rear) 1 – 12 Megapixels Ultra-Wide camera with optical image stabilization (Rear) 1 – 12 Megapixels TrueDepth (Front) |
| Location | GPS GLONASS Galileo QZSS BeiDou Digital compass |
| Audio In | 3 – Microphones |
| Audio Out | 2 – Stereo speakers |
Media
| Audio Formats | AAC‑LC HE‑AAC HE‑AAC v2 Protected AAC MP3 Linear PCM Apple Lossless FLAC Dolby Digital (AC‑3) Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3) Dolby Atmos Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+) |
| Video Formats | HEVC H.264 MPEG‑4 Part 2 Motion JPEG HDR with Dolby Vision HDR10 HLG |
| Video Recording Formats | 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps 720p HD video recording at 30 fps Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps |
Software
| Original OS | iOS 16 |
| Maximum OS | The latest release of iOS |
| Intelligent Assistent | Siri |
| AirDrop | Supported |
| Handoff | Supported |
| iTunes | iTunes 12.10 or later |
| System Requirements | macOS 10.15 or later Windows 7 or later |
Power
| Battery | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion |
| Battery Capacity | Pending |
| Battery Life | Video playback: Up to 20 hours Audio playback: Up to 80 hours |
| Power Adapter | Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter (Not included) Apple MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W Wireless charging with Qi chargers up to 7.5W |
References:
Apple Support – iPhone 14: Technical Specifications
