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Apple iPhone 14 review: The iPhone 13 Pro is the better choice

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This year nothing works in the Apple universe without “Dynamic Island”. The iPhone 14 Pro attracts attention with numerous innovations, while the iPhone 14 degenerates a bit into Apple's leftover ramp of already known components. Nevertheless, the manufacturer calls 100 euros more. That makes iPhone 13 Pro more attractive.

Table of Contents

  1. iPhone 14 Plus is coming October 7th

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  2. Technical data at a glance
  3. Design confusingly similar to the iPhone 13
    1. IP68 for 30 minutes under water
    2. Physical SIM is retained
    3. Face ID without Dynamic Island
  4. The OLED display is an old friend
    1. Brightness control without APL
    2. Over 1,200 cd/m² in the HDR Mode
    3. A 1,000 euro smartphone with 60 Hz
  5. A15 Bionic from the iPhone 13 Pro
    1. Upgrade to 6 GB RAM
    2. CPU performance far ahead of the competition
    3. GPU is faster again
    4. Constant performance under constant load
  6. The battery grows minimally
    1. Runtimes are slightly better

      2. < li>18 hours of YouTube streaming

  7. Wireless charging for all iPhones
  • Main camera of the iPhone 13 Pro
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    2. Photonic engine is software only
    3. Slightly better photos than iPhone 13 Pro
    4. Night advantage

    • < li>Accident detection, emergency call SOS and conclusion

    1. New acceleration sensor up to 256 G
    2. SOS via satellite only for the USA and Canada
    3. Not for iPhones from China
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  • Conclusion

    • Everyone seems to be looking at the iPhone 14 Pro (test), but with the normal iPhone 14, Apple also has an arrow in its quiver one price level down. However, the new price is not that much lower, because the iPhone 14, which has been available since September 9 in the colors blue (test device), violet, midnight, polar star and product (red) at prices starting at 999 euros, costs 100 euros more than in the previous year.

    Looking at the data sheet, not much has changed in terms of the smartphone's features compared to the iPhone 13, although the processor and primary camera now correspond to the iPhone 13 Pro and new features have been added via software.

    iPhone 14 Plus is coming on October 7

    With the iPhone 14 Plus there will be available from the October 7th also a completely new model that brings the large format into the smaller price range. If you always had to use the iPhone 13 Pro Max for a 6.7-inch smartphone from Apple, the same size is now also available for the cheaper version. In return, however, the manufacturer has canceled the successor to the iPhone 13 mini (test).

    Overview of technical data

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    (on release) iOS 16 iOS 15 Display: 6.10″, 1170 × 2532
    457ppi, 60Hz
    OLED, HDR, Ceramic Shield Operation: Touch, face scanner SoC: Apple A15 Bionic
    2 × Avalanche, 3.20 GHz
    4 × Blizzard, 2.00 GHz
    5 nm, 64-bit GPU: Apple Penta-Core Apple Quad-Core RAM: 6,144 MB
    LPDDR4X 4,096 MB
    LPDDR4X Storage: 128/256/512 GB 128/256/512 GB 1st Camera: 12.0 MP, 2160p
    Quad LED, f/1.5, AF, OIS 12.0 MP, 2160p
    Quad LED, f/1.6, AF, OIS 2nd camera: 12.0 MP, f/2.4 3rd camera : No 4th Camera: No 5th Camera: No 1st Front Camera: 12.0 MP 2160p
    Display Flash f/1.9 AF 12.0 MP 2160p
    Display flash, f/2.2 2. Front camera: No GSM: GPRS + EDGE UMTS: DC-HSPA
    ↓42.2 ↑5.76 Mbit/s LTE: Advanced Pro 5G: NSA/SA WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth: 5.3 5.0 Positioning: A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Other standards: Lightning, UWB, NFC SIM card: Nano SIM, dual SIM Battery: 3,279 mAh (12.68 Wh), 20.0 W
    permanently installed, wireless charging 3,227 mAh (12.41 Wh)
    Permanently installed, wireless charging Size (W×H×D): 71.5 × 146.7 × 7.80 mm 71.5 × 146.7 × 7.65 mm Protection class: IP68 Weight: 172 g 173 g Price: 999 €/1,129 €/from 1,389 € 899 €/1,019 €/1,249 €

    Design confusingly similar to the iPhone 13

    After the iPhone 14 Pro Max, the iPhone 14 also shows that Apple is not launching an optical design revolution with the iPhone, but is simply refreshing the portfolio with new colors It has lost none of its topicality and still looks as timelessly elegant as if Steve Jobs had just shown the smartphone today at the keynote.

    1. iPhone 14 in new blue

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    Matte aluminum frame with nano SIM tray on the left
    iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 14 size comparison

    IP68 for 30 minutes under water

    The iPhone 14 uses a matte frame and combines it with glossy glass on the back, while the iPhone 14 Pro relies on glossy stainless steel and matte glass. Irrespective of this, both chassis are equally well protected according to IP68 and can remain in water up to 6 m deep for up to 30 minutes without being damaged. The so-called “Ceramic Shield” is supposed to protect the screen, but the editors skipped a drop test with a certain amount of skepticism.

    Physical SIM remains received

    Buyers in Europe will still find a slot for a physical nano-SIM card on the right side of the smartphone, which is no longer available in the US because the devices there have completely switched to eSIM. In this country, the dual SIM function can be used with a Nano SIM and eSIM or two eSIMs.

    Face ID without Dynamic Island

    The iPhone 14 has to do without the new design feature of the “Dynamic Island” in the display, instead life goes on on the peninsula aka “Notch”, which uses last year's format, which was 30 percent smaller and thus protrudes a little less into the screen. In view of the excellently functioning Face ID system, which is far superior to 2D unlocking methods using a simple camera, the small area in the display is readily accepted.

    The iPhone 14 comes with the same notch from last year

    The OLED display is an old acquaintance

    The “ocean” around the peninsula has not changed with the same OLED panel as the iPhone 13. Apple advertised impressive figures for the screen's performance at the keynote, but a closer look at the individual data reveals that nothing has changed compared to last year's model. The only new thing for the iPhone 14 Plus is the size of 6.7 inches.

    Brightness control without APL

    Apple advertises the screen with a brightness of 800 cd/m² under normal conditions and up to 1,200 cd/m² in HDR mode. In contrast to the iPhone 14 Pro (Max), the iPhone 14 does not use brightness control via the “Average Picture Level” (APL) and also releases the full regular brightness not only via automatic mode, but also via manual control in the Control Center. For example, the more than 2,300 cd/m² of the OLED panel of the iPhone 14 Pro Max can only be accessed at 20 percent APL and in very bright ambient light.

    iPhone 14 with up to 1,200 cd/m² in HDR

    Over 1,200 cd/m² in HDR mode

    For the iPhone 14 test device, a maximum brightness of 866 cd/m² was determined over the full area of ​​the screen. This brightness value also remains unchanged when switching to a lower APL of 20 or 10 percent. The screen only unfolds its full potential in HDR mode for films and series or when playing back HDR videos that you have shot yourself and achieved 1,207 cd/m² in the test. This value is also not only achieved with a small image section, but was measured when playing an HDR video with a completely white screen.

    Charts

    88 entries Display brightness max.

    Unit: Luminance (cd/m²) 87 entries Display brightness min.

    Unit: luminance (cd/m²) 88 entries Display contrast

    Unit: Contrast

    In terms of brightness, the OLED screen still performs well, but not exceptionally. However, the symmetrical edges, the natural color balance and features such as True Tone and Night Shift also (still) speak in favor of the Apple display. However, for the most accurate representation possible, both should be avoided. However, a warmer display can be helpful, especially in the evening hours.

    6.1 inch OLED screen stays at 60 Hz

    A 1,000 euro smartphone with 60 Hz

    Because practically everything stays the same, ProMotion is still not moving in with the iPhone 14. Apple is the only manufacturer that does not offer a 1,000 euro smartphone with a higher refresh rate, but sticks with the 60 Hz that has been common for decades. However, Apple can't help it at the moment, otherwise one of the exclusive Pro features would be taken away from the Pro model. The same applies to the always-on screen, which would require the use of the newer LTPO OLED panel, which in turn is also important for ProMotion.

    A15 Bionic from the iPhone 13 Pro

    Those interested in the normal iPhone should not hope for a trickle-down effect on the display, although this does take place in other areas, but there it is again used more to separate the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro than to combine the two devices. The iPhone 14 inherits the full configuration of the A15 Bionic, which was previously only used in the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max (test).

    A15 Bionic with 5-core GPU (top right) (Image: Apple)

    Upgrade to 6 GB RAM

    In concrete terms, this means that the iPhone 14 has to do without the new A16 Bionic and instead gets the A15 Bionic with an additional GPU core, so that there are now five instead of four available. All other key data of the chip with 15 billion transistors produced in N5P at TSMC remain identical to the predecessor or iPhone 13 Pro. The A15 Bionic thus remains with the two Avalanche (P) and four Blizzard cores (E) and continues to use a memory interface for LPDDR4X-4266 instead of LPDDR5-6400. However, Apple has improved the amount of memory, with 6 GB now providing 50 percent more RAM.

    CPU performance far ahead of the competition

    Even though the iPhone 14 didn't get the latest chip from Apple, even last year's generation still delivers excellent results in the benchmarks. The single-core performance of Apple's proprietary CPU beats all of the competition except for the A16 Bionic, and when it comes to multi-core performance, only the iPhone 14 Pro (Max) is faster. The new Everest and Sawtooth cores in the A16 Bionic are around 8 and 16 percent faster for single and multi-core.

    Geekbench 5.1

    49 Entries Geekbench 5.1 – Single Core Total

    Unit: Points 49 entries Geekbench 5.1 – Single-Core Crypto

    Unit: Points 49 entries Geekbench 5.1 – Single-Core Integer

    unit: points 49 entries Geekbench 5.1 – Single-Core Floating Point

    Unit: Points 49 Entries Geekbench 5.1 – Multi-Core Total

    Unit: Points 49 entries Geekbench 5.1 – Multi-Core Crypto

    Unit: Points 49 entries Geekbench 5.1 – Multi-Core Integer

    Unit: Points 49 entries Geekbench 5.1 – Multi-Core Floating Point

    Unit: Points 4 Entries Geekbench 5.1 – Compute Metal

    Unit: Points

    GPU is again faster

    In terms of graphics performance, the iPhone 14 comes practically close to the values ​​of an iPhone 13 Pro thanks to the additional GPU core, while the same GPU in the A16 Bionic thanks to 50 percent higher memory bandwidth and probably a little more bar marks the new peak. In contrast to the CPU cores of the A16 Bionic, Apple has not developed a new design for the GPU.

    3DMark Unlimited

    17 entries 3DMark Unlimited – Wild Life Extreme (Metal/Vulkan)

    Unit: Points 34 entries 3DMark Unlimited – Wild Life (Metal/Vulkan)

    Unit: GFXBench Offscreen points

    3 entries GFXBench Offscreen – Aztec Ruins 2160p (High) (Metal/Vulkan)

    Unit: frames per second (FPS) 68 entries GFXBench Offscreen – Aztec Ruins 1440p (High) (Metal/Vulkan)

    Unit: frames per second (FPS) 68 entries GFXBench Offscreen – Aztec Ruins 1080p (Normal) (Metal/Vulkan)

    Unit: frames per second ( FPS) 91 entries GFXBench Offscreen – Car Chase 1080p (Metal/OpenGL ES 3.1)

    Unit: frames per second (FPS) 91 entries GFXBench Offscreen – Manhattan 1080p (Metal/OpenGL ES 3.1)

    Unit: Images per second (FPS) 88 entries GFXBench Offscreen – Manhattan 1080p (OpenGL ES 3.0)

    Unit: frames per second (FPS)

    Constant performance under continuous load

    Under constant load in 3DMark and GFXBench, the iPhone 14 draws a very similar picture to the iPhone 14 Pro. After the peak performance has been called up, the performance has to be reduced in favor of heat development, which is still more than sufficient even for demanding titles. In addition, the Apple smartphone does not go through rollercoaster rides, so that a constant high level of performance is offered even under constant load.

    Charts

    3DMark Wild Life Unlimited Stress Test (Metal/Vulkan) 2912,7015,1117,5209,93012,340points 1st run2. pass3. pass4. pass5. pass6. pass7. pass8. pass9. pass10. pass11. pass12. pass13. pass14. pass15. pass16. pass17. pass18. pass19. pass20. Run 36 items

    GFXBench Manhattan 1080p Offscreen (Metal /OpenGL ES 3.1) 165287123158194 frames per second (FPS) 1st pass2. pass3. pass4. pass5. pass6. pass7. pass8. pass9. pass10. pass11. pass12. Run 46 items

    The battery grows minimally

    In terms of watt-hours, the iPhone 14 got a 2 percent bigger battery compared to the iPhone 13. Larger gains in terms of runtime are therefore not to be expected, the iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max are the first to make the bigger leaps in the Apple portfolio. Apart from the larger screen, it is primarily the significantly larger battery that makes the iPhone 14 Plus the new big one model in Apple's “lower” price range.

    Nominal capacity Energy iPhone 14 Pro Max 4,323 mAh 16.68 Wh iPhone 14 Pro 3,200 mAh 12.38 Wh iPhone 14 Plus 4325mAh 16.68Wh iPhone 14 3279mAh 12.68Wh iPhone 13 Pro Max 4352mAh 16.75Wh iPhone 13 Pro 3095mAh 11.97Wh iPhone 13 3227mAh 12.41Wh iPhone 13 mini 2406mAh 9.34Wh

    Runtimes are slightly better

    Apple itself advertises slightly longer runtimes than the iPhone 13, although the energy storage is only marginally adjusted. Local video playback gains 1 hour and video streaming also adds 1 hour. For audio playback, the manufacturer promises a slightly larger leap from formerly 75 to now 80 hours. Owners of an iPhone 12 are more likely to benefit from the improvements, because Apple gives longer runtimes in the three disciplines of 3, 5 and 15 hours.

    Video Playback Video Playback (Streaming) Audio Playback iPhone 14 Pro Max 29 hours 25 hours 95 hours iPhone 14 Pro 23 hours 20 hours 75 hours iPhone 14 Plus 26 hours 20 hours 100 hours iPhone 14 20 hours 16 hours 80 hours iPhone 13 Pro Max 28 hours 25 hours 95 hours iPhone 13 Pro 22 hours 20 hours 75 hours iPhone 13 19 hours 15 hours 75 hours iPhone 13 mini 17 hours 13 hours 55 hours iPhone 12 Pro Max 20 hours 12 hours 80 hours iPhone 12 Pro 17 hours 11 hours 65 hours iPhone 12 17 hours hours 11 hours 65 hours iPhone 12 mini 15 hours 10 hours 50 hours

    18 hours YouTube streaming

    Unlike the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 Pro Max, ComputerBase never tested the normal iPhone 13, which is why a direct comparison with YouTube streaming at 200 cd/m² is not possible. However, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are clearly beaten and the iPhone 12 Pro Max is only slightly ahead of the new model. However, an iPhone 13 Pro Max or an iPhone 14 Pro Max achieve significantly longer runtimes, which is not surprising given the form factor. Although the iPhone 14 has to do without the always-on display, it does not have an additional consumer on board in standby mode.

    84 entries YouTube battery test 200 cd/m²

    Unit: hours, minutes

    Wireless charging for all iPhones

    When it comes to charging, there is a tie between all four current iPhone models, so that 20 watts continue to represent the wired maximum – provided a suitable power supply unit is available because it is not included in the scope of delivery. Wireless charging can still take place with up to 7.5 watts via the Qi standard or up to 15 watts via Apple's MagSafe.

    Main camera of the iPhone 13 Pro

    Apple continues to reuse familiar components with the dual camera of the iPhone 14. As with the iPhone 14 Pro, the primary wide-angle with a focal length of 26 mm has been upgraded – but not to the latest generation with 48 MP, but to the model from the iPhone 13 Pro. After the more powerful SoC of the more expensive predecessor, the iPhone 14 inherits another important feature from last year with the main camera.

    25 percent larger pixels< /h3>

    The primary camera thus retains the resolution of 12 MP, but the edge length of each pixel increases from 1.7 to 1.9 µm with the “new” 1/1.7″ sensor. The sensor, stabilized by sensor shift, is combined with new optics with an aperture of f/1.5 instead of f/1.6, which, taken together, prompts Apple to “up to 2.5x better photos in low light with the main camera” and “ up to 2x better low-light photos with the ultra wide-angle camera.

    iPhone 13 Pro main camera, iPhone 13 ultra wide angle

    Nothing has changed on the ultra wide angle compared to the iPhone 13. As before, there is 12 MP, f/2.4 and 13 mm focal length for an FoV of 120 degrees. Autofocus for macro photos is reserved for the iPhone 14 Pro. Where the “twice as good photos in low light” are supposed to come from is only explained to a limited extent by Apple. The iPhone 14 also comes with the new “Photonic Engine”, for example, which ensures that the deep fusion process, which merges the best pixels from multiple exposures into one shot, takes place earlier in the pipeline with uncompressed images. In addition, Apple has accelerated night mode, resulting in twice as fast or longer exposures, which explains the “better photos in low light”.

    Photonic Engine is software only

    At the same time, Apple is also revealing that the “Photonic Engine” is nothing more than new software, because the processor and main camera of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 13 Pro are absolutely identical, so there is actually nothing to be said against the new engine also being given to the old model miss. Apple's processors have so many reserves, but the company still artificially reserves the latest features for the latest models, even with identical hardware, although there is nothing technically wrong with porting.

    Slightly better photos than the iPhone 13 Pro

    The results with the iPhone 14 are unsurprisingly little or not changed compared to the iPhone 13 Pro Max, which uses the same main camera as the iPhone 13 Pro and thus the iPhone 14. The basic “look” of almost all shots could be a 1:1 copy of last year's Pro model. First of all, this is not a bad quality, because the photos are good to very good across the board. However, there are hardly any improvements. The fact that the “Photonic Engine” is now being used can sometimes be seen in a slightly better dynamic range and a slightly higher level of detail in fine structures. However, the differences are very limited.

    Apple iPhone 14 – Camera (Tag)
    1. iPhone 14 (Wide) (f/1.5, ISO 50, 1/632s) Download

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    iPhone 13 Pro Max (Wide) (f/1.5, ISO 50, 1/632s) Download
    iPhone 14 Pro Max (Wide) (f/1.8, ISO 80, 1/680 s) Download
    Pixel 6 Pro (wide angle) (f/1.9, ISO 40, 1/935s) Download
    Galaxy S22 Ultra (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 50, 1/307s) Download
    iPhone 14 (wide angle) (f/1.5, ISO 50, 1/786s) Download
    iPhone 13 Pro Max (Wide) (f/1.5, ISO 50, 1/808s) Download
    iPhone 14 Pro Max (Wide) (f/1.8, ISO 80, 1/1019 s) Download
    Pixel 6 Pro (Wide) (f/1.9, ISO 31, 1/935s) Download
    Galaxy S22 Ultra (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 50, 1/449s) Download
    iPhone 14 (ultra wide angle) (f/2.4, ISO 32, 1/404s) Download
    iPhone 13 Pro Max (Ultra Wide Angle) (f/1.8, ISO 32, 1/797s) Download
    iPhone 14 Pro Max (Ultra Wide) (f/2.2, ISO 50, 1/979 s) Download
    Pixel 6 Pro (Ultra Wide) (f/2.2, ISO 50, 1/1056s) Download
    Galaxy S22 Ultra (Ultra Wide Angle) (f/2.2, ISO 50, 1/1060s) Download
    iPhone 14 (Wide) (f/1.5, ISO 50, 1/803s) Download
    iPhone 13 Pro Max (Wide) (f/1.5, ISO 50, 1/840s) Download
    iPhone 14 Pro Max (Wide) (f/1.8, ISO 80, 1/952 s) Download
    Pixel 6 Pro (Wide) (f/1.9, ISO 39, 1/618s) Download
    Galaxy S22 Ultra (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 50, 1/278s) Download
    iPhone 14 (Wide) (f/1.5, ISO 40, 1/121s) Download
    iPhone 13 Pro Max (wide angle) (f/1.5, ISO 40, 1/121s) Download
    iPhone 14 Pro Max (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 80, 1/246s) Download
    Pixel 6 Pro (Wide) (f/1.9, ISO 45, 1/194s) Download
    Galaxy S22 Ultra (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 50, 1/180s) Download
    iPhone 14 (Wide) (f/1.5, ISO 80, 1/100s) Download
    iPhone 13 Pro Max (wide angle) (f/1.5, ISO 80, 1/100s) Download
    iPhone 14 Pro Max (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 100, 1/100s) Download
    Pixel 6 Pro (wide angle) (f/1.9, ISO 42, 1/205s) Download
    Galaxy S22 Ultra (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 80, 1/100s) Download
    iPhone 14 (Wide) (f/1.5, ISO 64, 1/121s) Download
    iPhone 13 Pro Max (wide angle) (f/1.5, ISO 64, 1/121s) Download
    iPhone 14 Pro Max (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 80, 1/100s) Download
    Pixel 6 Pro (wide angle) (f/1.9, ISO 36, 1/130s) Download
    Galaxy S22 Ultra (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 125, 1/180s) Download
    iPhone 14 (Wide) (f/1.5, ISO 100, 1/50s) Download
    iPhone 13 Pro Max (wide angle) (f/1.5, ISO 100, 1/50s) Download
    iPhone 14 Pro Max (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 125, 1/50s) Download
    Pixel 6 Pro (wide angle) (f/1.9, ISO 28, 1/24s) Download
    Galaxy S22 Ultra (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 200, 1/100s) Download
    iPhone 14 (Wide) (f/1.5, ISO 160, 1/50s) Download
    iPhone 13 Pro Max (wide angle) (f/1.5, ISO 160, 1/50s) Download
    iPhone 14 Pro Max (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 250, 1/50s) Download
    Pixel 6 Pro (wide angle) (f/1.9, ISO 29, 1/100s) Download
    Galaxy S22 Ultra (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 400, 1/100s) Download
    iPhone 14 (Wide) (f/1.5, ISO 50, 1/2404s) Download
    iPhone 13 Pro Max (Wide) (f/1.5, ISO 50, 1/1575s) Download
    iPhone 14 Pro Max (Wide) (f/1.8, ISO 80, 1/2591s) Download
    Pixel 6 Pro (wide angle) (f/1.9, ISO 40, 1/1205s) Download
    Galaxy S22 Ultra (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 50, 1/1276s) Download
    iPhone 14 (Tele) (f/1.5, ISO 50, 1/5882s) Download
    iPhone 13 Pro Max (Tele) (f/2.8, ISO 32, 1/978s) Download
    iPhone 14 Pro Max (Tele) (f/2.8, ISO 32, 1/986s) Download
    Pixel 6 Pro (Tele) (f/3.5, ISO 29, 1/562s) Download
    Galaxy S22 Ultra (Tele) (f/2.4, ISO 50, 1/2856s) Download
    iPhone 14 (Wide) (f/1.5, ISO 50, 1/118s) Download
    iPhone 13 Pro Max (wide angle) (f/1.5, ISO 50, 1/118s) Download
    iPhone 14 Pro Max (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 80, 1/118s) Download
    Pixel 6 Pro (wide angle) (f/1.9, ISO 49, 1/171s) Download
    Galaxy S22 Ultra (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 100, 1/180s) Download
    iPhone 14 (Portrait) (f/1.5, ISO 50, 1/186s) Download
    iPhone 13 Pro Max (portrait) (f/2.8, ISO 125, 1/121s) Download
    iPhone 14 Pro Max (Portrait) (f/2.8, ISO 125, 1/121s) Download
    Pixel 6 Pro (Portrait) (f/1.9, ISO 41, 1/70s) Download
    Galaxy S22 Ultra (Portrait) (f/2.4, ISO 50, 1/100s) Download
    iPhone 14 (Wide) (f/1.5, ISO 100, 1/121s) Download
    iPhone 13 Pro Max (Wide) (f/1.5, ISO 100, 1/121s) Download
    iPhone 14 Pro Max (Wide) (f/1.8, ISO 160, 1/121 s) Download
    Pixel 6 Pro (Wide) (f/1.9, ISO 40, 1/81s) Download
    Galaxy S22 Ultra (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 125, 1/100s) Download
    iPhone 14 (Ultra Wide) (f/2.4, ISO 32, 1/184s) Download
    iPhone 13 Pro Max (ultra wide) (f/1.8, ISO 32, 1/301s) Download
    iPhone 14 Pro Max (ultra wide angle) (f/2.2, ISO 40, 1/344s) Download
    Pixel 6 Pro (Ultra Wide Angle) (f/2.2, ISO 48, 1/989s) Download
    Galaxy S22 Ultra (Ultra Wide Angle) (f/2.2, ISO 50, 1/485s) Download

    An advantage at night

    Unless night shots are taken under really difficult lighting conditions, these photos also look confusingly similar. However, the iPhone 14 makes up ground compared to the iPhone 13 Pro and even reaches the level of the iPhone 14 Pro Max when – as in the example of the last pictures of the gallery at the Zionskirche – only very little indirect light shines on the object. iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro Max get significantly more details from the facade of the church tower in night mode.

    Apple iPhone 14 – Camera (Night)
    1. iPhone 14 (wide angle) (f/1.5, ISO 500, 1/50s) Download

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    iPhone 13 Pro Max (wide angle) (f/1.5, ISO 500, 1/50s) Download
    iPhone 14 Pro Max (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 800, 1/50s) Download
    Pixel 6 Pro (Wide) (f/1.9, ISO 66, 1/25s) Download

    < figure class="thumbs__figure thumbs__figure--has-caption"> Galaxy S22 Ultra (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 800, 1/100s) Download

    iPhone 14 (wide angle) (f/1.5, ISO 400, 1/33s) Download
    iPhone 14 Pro Max (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 640, 1/33s) Download
    Pixel 6 Pro (Wide) (f/1.9, ISO 156, 1/25s) Download

    < figure class="thumbs__figure thumbs__figure--has-caption"> Galaxy S22 Ultra (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 500, 1/33s) Download

    iPhone 14 (wide angle) (f/1.5, ISO 800, 1/9s) Download
    iPhone 13 Pro Max (wide angle) (f/1.5, ISO 800, 1/9s) Download
    iPhone 14 Pro Max (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 1250, 1/9s) Download
    Pixel 6 Pro (Wide) (f/1.9, ISO 41, 0.846s) Download
    Galaxy S22 Ultra (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 1600, 1/13s) Download
    iPhone 14 (wide angle) (f/1.5, ISO 500, 1/33s) Download
    iPhone 14 Pro Max (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 800, 1/33s) Download
    Pixel 6 Pro (Wide) (f/1.9, ISO 236, 1/24s) Download

    < figure class="thumbs__figure thumbs__figure--has-caption"> Galaxy S22 Ultra (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 500, 1/33s) Download

    iPhone 14 (wide angle) (f/1.5, ISO 640, 1/25s) Download
    iPhone 14 Pro Max (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 1250, 1/25s) Download
    Pixel 6 Pro (Wide) (f/1.9, ISO 94, 1/12s) Download

    < figure class="thumbs__figure thumbs__figure--has-caption"> Galaxy S22 Ultra (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 800, 1/13s) Download

    iPhone 14 (wide angle) (f/1.5, ISO 1000) Download
    iPhone 13 Pro Max (wide angle) (f/1.5, ISO 1000) Download
    iPhone 14 Pro Max (Wide) (f/1.8, ISO 1250) Download
    Pixel 6 Pro (wide angle) (f/1.9, ISO 485, 1s) Download
    Galaxy S22 Ultra (wide angle) (f/1.8, ISO 3200, 1/10s) Download

    In the normal video mode and in the new action mode, the iPhone 14 is set up identically to the iPhone 14 Pro Max, so that the appropriate examples can be found in this test. However, the iPhone 14 lacks support for ProRes for videos and ProRAW for photos. The cinema mode, on the other hand, is also on board the iPhone 14 in the expanded form with support for 4K and 30 FPS or more recently 24 FPS. This point shows another artificial limitation of the old iPhone 13 Pro (Max), whose cinema mode remains at Full HD and only 30 FPS despite identical hardware. In addition, there is no action mode on the iPhone 13 Pro.

    Accident detection, emergency call SOS and conclusion

    Under the hood, all four iPhone 14 models offer two more innovations in the area of ​​security and connectivity with accident detection and the “Emergency SOS” feature, which are difficult or impossible to test in Germany.

    New acceleration sensor up to 256 G

    The iPhone recognizes accidents using a new acceleration sensor, which is designed for up to 256 G. The iPhone not only determines the G-forces, but also changes in air pressure via the barometer due to the opening of the airbag and rapid changes in direction via the gyrometer. The smartphone can also recognize the loud noises of an accident. As soon as an accident is detected, the emergency call is automatically dialed and emergency contacts receive a message. YouTube channel TechRax was able to successfully trigger the feature based on an intentional accident.

    SOS via satellite for the USA and Canada only

    The new emergency services include satellite communications for the time being only in the USA and Canada. The function, dubbed “Notruf SOS” in Germany, is not limited to devices purchased in the USA and Canada, but can also be used by international travelers provided they are in the areas mentioned. However, the feature should only be made available with an iOS 16 update planned for November.

    Not for iPhones from China

    However, there are regional restrictions on the devices. Emergency SOS via Satellite is not offered on iPhones purchased in China, Hong Kong or Macau. This also applies if you are with these devices in areas where Apple actually offers the function. The emergency service may also not be available above a latitude of 62°, for example in the northern areas of Canada or in parts of Alaska. >Emergency call requires a clear view above

    The emergency feature can only be used if no connections via the mobile network or WLAN are possible. Apple recommends trying to reach emergency services via 911 first, which may work even if there is no cell signal. If this attempt fails, the iPhone automatically suggests contact via satellite. This connection can be used to send short, partly ready-made text messages that should be sent under ideal conditions in less than 15 seconds, under light foliage in less than 1 minute.

    A visual assistant helps align the smartphone to follow the connected satellite. The messages are sent encrypted, decrypted by Apple and forwarded. If the emergency service cannot process text messages, relay stations on the ground with trained personnel should forward the emergency call.

    Conclusion

    In view of the comparatively few changes, the iPhone 14 could be called the iPhone 13S, especially since certain innovations are not even completely new, but were simply taken over from the iPhone 13 Pro. Calling the iPhone 14 Apple's leftover ramp would be a bit too harsh a judgement, but given the price increase, one has to ask what's actually new about this smartphone that isn't influenced by an artificial software limitation.

    What is actually new in terms of hardware is the front camera with autofocus, the acceleration sensor up to 256 G and the associated accident detection, as well as the area of ​​connectivity with the new Snapdragon X65 5G modem, which also supports SOS emergency calls via satellite. Bluetooth has also been upgraded and now conforms to the 5.3 standard.

    Apart from that, the display corresponds to that of the iPhone 13, the processor to that of the iPhone 13 Pro, the main camera also to that of the iPhone 13 Pro, the ultra-wide-angle camera to that of the iPhone 13 and the battery, with the exception of minimal adjustments, is also practically that of the previous model. Apple dubbed the entire package the iPhone 14 and sold it for 100 euros more.

    Apple iPhone 14 Review

    Individual aspects of the smartphone are still good to very good. There is hardly anything to complain about in terms of performance, runtimes, cameras, display, workmanship or software support, but the price-performance ratio has shifted for the worse. You can also clearly see from the iPhone 14 that the development focus for this year was primarily on the iPhone 14 Pro.

    It is practically impossible to give a recommendation for the iPhone 14 in view of the equipment on offer and the 11 percent increase in price, although the smartphone performs well overall technically. But if so much money has to be put on the table for a new device, then the iPhone 13 Pro can be used straight away, which many online retailers currently sell for around 1,100 euros. With this smartphone you also get the ProMotion display, a third camera, ProRAW and ProRes, macro photos and portrait shots in night mode, lidar and macro videos with slow motion and time lapse. The processor is the same with the full configuration of the A15 Bionic, the basic model also offers 128 GB and the battery is also identical except for marginal differences.

    The iPhone 14 simply moves in a price range where the iPhone 13 Pro is the better choice.

    Apple iPhone 14 (512 GB) Smartphone product group, 10/07/2022

    ComputerBase borrowed the iPhone 14 provided by Apple for testing. The manufacturer did not influence the test report and there was no obligation to publish it. There was no NDA.

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