![]() ![]() But even so, it’s pretty remarkable how much better the iPhone 14’s new selfie camera really is. I’ve never been one to take a lot of selfies, and I don’t anticipate that the iPhone 14 will change that about me. I’ll say upfront that I’m not a selfie guy. The 12MP ultrawide camera is exactly as it was on the iPhone 14’s predecessor.Īnd, of course, we have to talk about the new selfie camera. The megapixel count remains at 12MP, but it has a larger f/1.9 aperture (compared to f/2.2 on previous iPhones) and introduces autofocus for the first time. The front-facing camera is even more improved. You still have a 12MP primary camera, but it’s a larger sensor with an f/1.5 aperture to capture more light and make lowlight shots look better. Like so many other aspects of the phone, the iPhone 14’s cameras are a lot like the iPhone 13 but slightly improved in some key ways. The iPhone 14 Pro has stolen most of the camera limelight for its new 48MP primary sensor, but that doesn’t mean the normal iPhone 14 is a slouch. iPhone 14 cameras Joe Maring/Digital Trends Being stuck with 60Hz on the iPhone 14, a phone that starts at $799, is a shame. In the Android space, it’s not uncommon to see phones for $600, $500, or even $400 with 90 or 120Hz refresh rates. IOS 16’s smooth animations and the great performance out of the A15 Bionic keep the iPhone 14 from ever feeling slow or sluggish, but it’s still disappointing not to see any improvement here. Compared to phones with 120 or 90Hz refresh rates, things like scrolling and swiping look choppier on the iPhone 14.īeing stuck with 60Hz on the iPhone 14 is a shame. The baseline iPhone 14, however, is again stuck with a 60Hz one. Like the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max last year, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max again have 120Hz screens. Where the iPhone 14 display disappoints is with its refresh rate. Whether I’m watching a YouTube video, looking at old photos, or reading an article from one of my colleagues, the iPhone 14’s screen allows all of it to pop. Colors are punchy (but not overly saturated), text and icons look great, and the display is plenty visible in bright rooms or outside on a sunny day. In almost every regard, this remains a great display setup for the iPhone 14. There’s HDR support, up to 800 nits of max typical brightness, and 1,200 nits of peak HDR brightness - all the same specs we got with the iPhone 13. The iPhone 14 is equipped with a 6.1-inch OLED screen with a 2532 x 1170 resolution. iPhone 14 screen Joe Maring/Digital TrendsĪpple’s recycling of last year’s hardware also works out well for the screen … mostly. Call it boring if you want, but it’s a smartphone design I can’t help but thoroughly enjoy. The iPhone 14 has proven practical and comfortable in daily use, and it has looked good while doing so. I get that some people were hoping for a drastic redesign, but I’m happy Apple stuck with this body for another generation. Aside from the different colors, the iPhone 14 really does look identical to the iPhone 13. Is this a fresh or exciting design? Not at all. An IP68 rating protects it from dust and water, it’s fully compatible with MagSafe accessories, and - yes - there is still a Lightning port on the bottom instead of USB-C. Other mainstays of the iPhone 13 are also present on the iPhone 14. The red color is significantly more vibrant this year, plus midnight and starlight remain trusty neutral options. ![]() The redesigned blue color is also great (and looks better than the iPhone 13’s blue, in my opinion). It’s very subtle and not too vibrant, but I’ve loved carrying it around with me while reviewing the iPhone 14. Apple sent me the iPhone 14 in purple, which looks like a muted lavender in person. I also quite like Apple’s selection of colors this year. It’s sturdy, lightweight, and the aluminum sides are impervious to fingerprints. Maybe it’s because I switched to the iPhone 14 from my much heavier iPhone 13 Pro, but the iPhone 14 feels wonderful to hold. In my book, this is nary a bad thing at all. The iPhone 14 is also 0.15mm thicker and 2g heavier, but otherwise, it’s the same looking and feeling phone as last year. You’re also treated to the same square camera housing on the back with the angled sensors, though they are slightly larger than the iPhone 13. ![]() The iPhone 14 still has a 6.1-inch display with a notch, Apple’s Ceramic Shield covering that display, and an aerospace-grade aluminum frame. This welcome familiarity is seen immediately with the iPhone 14’s design. IPhone 14 design Joe Maring/Digital Trends The best phones in 2023: our 14 favorite smartphones you can buy ![]() IOS 17 is official, and it’s going to totally change your iPhone The best iPhone 14 Pro Max cases: top 15 you can buy ![]()
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