If you’ve been waiting for the iPhone 14 series to arrive, now is the time to start exploring your upgrade options. Which model is best? That depends.
The iPhone 14 series has finally broken cover, and there are a few changes this time around that are going to excite and disappoint shoppers. The biggest portfolio change is that the mini is no more after a short two-year stint as the beloved compact iPhone model. Instead, Apple has brought back the Plus that we last saw with the iPhone 8 series all the way back in 2017. The Pro models, on the other hand, have finally ditched the ugly boat-shaped notch in favor of a huge pill-shaped cutout at the top with some neat tricks in tow.
There’s no physical SIM slot on iPhone 14 models for buyers in the U.S., but satellite connectivity has arrived as a critical emergency support measure. Overall, there’s a lot to unpack for buyers confused between the four iPhone 14 trims and trying to decide which one to pick. Do you plan to upgrade to the latest iPhone generation? If so, there are some core differences between each iPhone 14 series model, how much they cost, and what they bring to the table that you should know.
Apple’s latest and greatest smartphones come in four models: the iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The iPhone 14 and 14 Pro are the smaller siblings packing a 6.1-inch display each, while the Pro and Plus versions offer a 6.7-inch screen. The resolution varies, of course, and the 120Hz refresh rate perk is only limited to the iPhone 14 Pro duo.
The iPhone 14 (2532 x 1170 pixels, 460ppi) and iPhone 14 Plus (2778 x 1284 pixels, 458ppi) can only reach a peak brightness output of 1,600 nits, while the iPhone 14 Pro (2556 x 1179 pixels, 460ppi) and the iPhone Pro Max (2796 x 1290 pixels, 460ppi) can go all the way up to 2,000 nits. Aside from a different approach to the notch design, there are a few other differences when it comes to the build and design.
The non-Pro iPhone 14 relies on an aluminum frame with a glossy glass back and comes in Midnight, Purple, Starlight, Blue, and PRODUCT (RED) colors. As for the iPhone 14 Pro, the side rails are made from stainless steel while the rear glass panel has a frosted finish.
