Phones · 2022 · Apple

Apple iPhone 14

The iPhone 14 is Apple’s 6.1-inch base model from 2022. It brought the five-core-GPU A15 Bionic from the iPhone 13 Pro, a refreshed dual camera, an autofocus front camera and emergency messaging via satellite. The display stayed at 60 Hz with a notch, and charging is via Lightning. The version sold in the US has no physical SIM slot.

iPhone 14 (2022); 128, 256 and 512 GB. UK and European models (e.g. A2882) use nano-SIM plus eSIM; the US model A2649 is eSIM-only and supports mmWave 5G. The iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro are separate models.

Apple iPhone 14 — Apple image of the iPhone 14 in Midnight, Starlight, (PRODUCT)RED, Blue, Purple and Yellow.
Apple image of the iPhone 14 in Midnight, Starlight, (PRODUCT)RED, Blue, Purple and Yellow.

Specifications

SpecificationValue
Display6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2532 × 1170 pixels, 460 ppi; HDR, True Tone, wide colour (P3)

Typical maximum brightness is 800 nits, with a 1200-nit peak in HDR content; typical contrast is 2,000,000:1. Because the corners are rounded, the visible area is slightly smaller than a 6.06-inch rectangle.

BuildCeramic Shield front, glass back, aluminium frame
Water and dust resistanceIP68 (IEC 60529; up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes)
ChipA15 Bionic: 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
Storage128 GB, 256 GB or 512 GB

Capacity is chosen at purchase; the phone has no memory card slot.

Rear cameras12 MP Main (26 mm, ƒ/1.5, sensor-shift optical stabilisation) and 12 MP Ultra Wide (13 mm, ƒ/2.4, 120°); 2x optical zoom out, digital zoom up to 5x

There is no telephoto camera: the 2x figure means switching from the main to the ultra wide camera. Photos are processed with Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion and Smart HDR 4; Night mode and Portrait mode are available.

Video4K Dolby Vision HDR at 24/25/30/60 fps; Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps; 1080p slo-mo at 120/240 fps

Recording formats are HEVC and H.264, with stereo audio. 8 MP stills can be taken while recording 4K video.

Front camera and Face ID12 MP TrueDepth, ƒ/1.9, autofocus with Focus Pixels; Face ID

The front camera also records 4K Dolby Vision video; Face ID uses the same TrueDepth camera for facial recognition.

Cellular and wireless5G (sub-6 GHz; mmWave too on the US model), Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO, Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.3, Ultra Wideband chip, NFC with reader mode

Band support depends on the model number. The UK models A2882 and A2886 do not list mmWave bands; the US model A2649 supports n258/n260/n261.

SIMUK/Europe: nano-SIM + eSIM or dual eSIM; US: dual eSIM only (no physical SIM support)

Using eSIM requires carrier support. The US model is not compatible with physical SIM cards.

Satellite and safety featuresEmergency SOS via satellite, Crash Detection, Roadside Assistance, Messages and Find My via satellite

According to Apple, Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite are free for two years after an iPhone 14 is activated; connection and response times vary with location and site conditions.

LocationGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou; digital compass; iBeacon
Battery and chargingUp to 20 hours of video (16 hours streamed), up to 80 hours of audio; built-in lithium-ion battery; 15 W wireless charging with MagSafe, 7.5 W with Qi; about 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher adapter

The box includes a USB‑C to Lightning cable but no power adapter or EarPods. The fast-charge time comes from Apple’s test with a 20 W adapter.

Connector and video outputLightning; up to 1080p video out with the Lightning Digital AV Adapter; up to 4K HDR via AirPlay

Adapters are sold separately.

Audio formatsAAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos; Spatial Audio playback
SensorsFace ID, barometer, high dynamic range gyro, high-g accelerometer, proximity sensor, dual ambient light sensors
Size and weight146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 mm; 172 g

From the manufacturer

Apple presents the iPhone 14 with Photonic Engine cameras, Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite. Apple Support

Strengths and limitations

  • TechRadar found the A15 Bionic handles games and 4K video editing comfortably, and the battery lasted more than a day on a charge. The display was bright and colourful, but staying at 60 Hz, the notch and the lack of an always-on display put it behind the Pro models. The cameras were better than the previous generation in low light; the lack of optical zoom and macro was criticised. Action mode noticeably reduced shake by cropping the image. Back glass that can be repaired without replacing the whole enclosure and the new thermal design were noted as positives; eSIM setup caused no problems.

    TechRadar review (September 2022); the eSIM-only model sold in the US, one test unit.

    TechRadar: iPhone 14 review

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Sources

  1. Apple Support: iPhone 14 tech specs (UK)
  2. Apple Support: iPhone 14 tech specs (US)
  3. TechRadar: iPhone 14 review