iPhone 14 Plus -Plus iPhone

The iPhone 14 Plus was released on October 7th, 2022, after being announced alongside the rest of the iPhone 14 lineup in September 2022. It offers a larger screen option for those who don’t want to pay for the Pro models. The iPhone 14 Plus purple is a beautiful option! It has a soft, elegant shade of purple that’s eye-catching without being overly bold.

Iphone 14 plus price:

128GB . $699
256GB . $799
512GB . $999

iphone 14 plus Size:

Height: 6.33 inches (160.8 mm)
Width: 3.07 inches (78.1 mm)
Depth: 0.31 inches (7.80 mm)

Metric Units:

Height: 160.8 millimeters
Width: 78.1 millimeters
Depth: 7.80 millimeters

Table of Contents

iphone 14 plus storage:

128GB: This is the base model, suitable for most users who store photos, videos, apps, and music at a moderate level.
256GB: A good option for those who take a lot of photos and videos, or store a substantial amount of offline music and movies.
512GB: Ideal for users with extremely large photo and video libraries, those who want to keep a lot of apps and games installed, or anyone who needs the maximum storage space possible.

iPhone 14 Plus Display:

Type: Super Retina XDR OLED

OLED: Offers deeper blacks, more vibrant colors, and better power efficiency compared to traditional LCD screens.
Super Retina XDR: Apple’s term for high-quality displays, indicating excellent brightness, contrast, and color accuracy.

Resolution: 2778 x 1284 pixels

Pixels per inch (PPI): 458 PPI, resulting in sharp and detailed images.

Features:

True Tone: Automatically adjusts the screen’s color temperature to match the ambient light, making the display easier on your eyes.
Wide color gamut (P3): Supports a wider range of colors compared to standard displays, resulting in more vibrant images.
Haptic Touch: Provides subtle vibrations for feedback and interactions.
ProMotion (not included on iPhone 14 Plus): This feature, found on the Pro models, allows the refresh rate to dynamically adjust up to 120Hz for smoother scrolling and motion.

Brightness:

Typical brightness: 800 nits for everyday viewing
Peak brightness (HDR): 1200 nits for exceptional visibility in HDR content

Overall: The iPhone 14 Plus offers a bright, vibrant display with excellent color accuracy, making it great for watching movies, browsing the web, and viewing photos.

Iphone 14 plus Chipset:

Chip: A15 Bionic

Key Features:

Powerful Performance: The A15 Bionic was the top-of-the-line chip for Apple in 2021 and remains very capable, handling demanding apps, games, and multitasking with ease.
Improved Graphics: Features a 5-core GPU (one more core than the A15 in the standard iPhone 14), offering slightly better performance in games and graphics-intensive tasks.
Neural Engine: A 16-core Neural Engine powers advanced machine learning features like image processing, and features in iOS for text recognition.
Energy Efficiency: Built on a 5-nanometer process, making it highly power-efficient, contributing to the excellent battery life of the iPhone 14 Plus.

Breakdown of Cores:

CPU: 6-core CPU
- 2 high-performance cores
- 4 efficiency cores
GPU: 5-core GPU
Neural Engine: 16-core Neural Engine

Camera:

Main Camera (Wide):
- 12MP sensor with larger 1.9-micron pixels
- f/1.5 aperture (larger than iPhone 13)
- Sensor-shift Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Ultrawide Camera:
- 12MP sensor
- f/2.4 aperture
- 120-degree field of view

Front Camera (TrueDepth)

12MP sensor
f/1.9 aperture
Autofocus (a new feature compared to iPhone 13)

Key Features & Improvements

Photonic Engine: Enhanced image processing for better low-light performance across all cameras, delivering brighter, more detailed photos even in challenging lighting conditions.
Improved sensor and larger aperture on Main Camera: Captures more light for better photos in any condition.
Action Mode: Provides super-smooth video stabilization, great for handheld action shots.
Cinematic Mode: Shoots videos with a shallow depth-of-field effect (background blur), now in up to 4K at 30 fps.
HDR Video with Dolby Vision: Records HDR video, ensuring greater dynamic range and color.

Video Recoding:

Supported Resolutions and Frame Rates

Rear Cameras:
- 4K at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- 1080p HD at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- 720p HD at 30 fps
Front Camera:
- 4K at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- 1080p HD at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps

Video Features

Cinematic Mode: Shoots cinematic videos with beautiful shallow depth-of-field effects. Now supports up to 4K at 30 fps on the iPhone 14 Plus.
Action Mode: Provides exceptionally smooth, stabilized video even when shooting action or moving fast.
HDR Video with Dolby Vision: Captures a wider range of colors and brightness levels that look stunning in playback.
Slo-mo Video: Allows you to record slow-motion video at 1080p and either 120 fps or 240 fps.
Other features: QuickTake video, optical image stabilization, time-lapse, and more.

TrueDepth Camera:

12MP Camera: Used for selfies and video calls. Now includes autofocus for sharper images, even in low light.
Infrared (IR) Camera: Projects invisible dots onto your face for 3D mapping.
Dot Projector: Works with the IR camera to create a detailed depth map.
Flood Illuminator: Helps the IR camera function in low light.
Other sensors: Includes proximity and ambient light sensors.

Key Features

Face ID: Highly secure facial recognition system for unlocking your phone, authenticating in apps, and making purchases with Apple Pay.
Portrait Mode for Selfies: Allows you to take selfies with a blurred background effect.
Portrait Lighting: Enables different lighting effects in Portrait mode for your selfies.
Animoji and Memoji: Create animated animal characters (Animoji), or personalized Memoji avatars that mimic your facial expressions.

Improvements in the iPhone 14 Plus

Autofocus: The most significant upgrade to the TrueDepth on the iPhone 14 Plus. This results in sharper, more detailed selfies, even in challenging lighting.

Cellular:

5G Connectivity: Supports both sub-6 GHz 5G and mmWave 5G for ultra-fast downloads, streaming, and overall connectivity. (Availability and speeds vary depending on your location and carrier)
4G LTE: Offers strong connectivity when 5G isn’t available.
Gigabit-class LTE with 4×4 MIMO and LAA: For faster downloads and better network performance, even in areas without 5G.
Dual SIM Support: Allows you to use two cellular lines on a single iPhone (one physical SIM and one eSIM).

Wireless

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax): The latest and fastest Wi-Fi standard, allowing for higher speeds and more reliable connections, especially in crowded areas.
Bluetooth 5.3: Connects to wireless accessories like headphones, speakers, and smartwatches with improved range and stability.
Ultra Wideband (UWB): Provides precise spatial awareness for features like improved AirTag tracking and potentially unlocking future capabilities.
NFC with Reader Mode: Used for contactless payments (Apple Pay), quick data, and interactions with NFC tags.

Important Notes

Carrier Specific: Network features and bands can vary slightly depending on the specific carrier model of iPhone 14 Plus you choose. Double-check compatibility with your cellular provider.
Emergency SOS via Satellite: This feature allows you to send emergency messages with location details via satellite when you’re out of cellular coverage (available in select regions).

iPhone 14 Plus Battery Mah:

Apple doesn’t release official battery capacities in mAh. However, based on teardowns and testing, it’s estimated to be among the largest batteries Apple has ever put in an iPhone.

Battery Performance:

Excellence: The iPhone 14 Plus is renowned for having one of the best, if not the best, battery life of any iPhone.
Testing: In independent tests, it easily outlasts most other iPhones, offering all-day use even with heavy usage. You can often get multiple days on a single charge with lighter usage.

Real-World Usage:

Expect to comfortably use the phone heavily (streaming videos, gaming, social media) for an entire day without needing to recharge. With lighter use, you might stretch it to two days.

Factors Affecting Battery Life:

Screen brightness: Higher brightness drains it faster.
Background app activity: Apps refreshing in the background consume power.
Cellular vs. Wi-Fi: Cellular data typically uses more battery than Wi-Fi.
Intensive features: GPS navigation, games, and demanding apps will drain it faster.

Charging:

Fast charging: Supports fast charging up to 20W (charger sold separately), allowing you to reach 50% charge in approximately 30 minutes.
MagSafe wireless charging: Compatible with MagSafe chargers up to 15W.
Qi wireless charging: Compatible with standard Qi wireless chargers up to 7.5W.

Features of iOS 16:

Personalized Lock Screen: Customize your lock screen with widgets, unique fonts, and wallpapers.
Focus Modes: Filter notifications and set boundaries between different areas of your life (work, personal, etc.).
iCloud Shared Photo Library: Easily share a photo library with family and friends.
Unsend and Edit in iMessage: Fix typos or retract a message for a short time after sending.
Live Text in Video: Pause a video and interact with text, allowing for copying, translation, and more.
Fitness+: Access fitness workouts even without an Apple Watch.
Many More: Includes improvements to Maps, Mail, Safari, and other core apps.

Updates:

Apple regularly releases iOS updates with new features, bug fixes, and security patches.
The iPhone 14 Plus is likely to receive major iOS updates for several years to come.
Current version: The latest version of iOS is iOS 17. Your iPhone should update automatically, but you can also check for updates manually in Settings.

SIM Card Types

Nano-SIM: The iPhone 14 Plus uses a physical nano-SIM card, the smallest form of SIM card commonly used in modern smartphones.
eSIM: The iPhone 14 Plus also supports eSIM (embedded SIM). This is a digital SIM that you activate directly through your carrier without needing a physical card.

Dual SIM Capability

The iPhone 14 Plus has dual SIM capabilities, meaning you can utilize:

Two Nano-SIMs (in specific regional models): If you travel often or want to use separate lines for work and personal calls, you can have two active cellular plans on the same phone. This is only supported in certain models in specific regions.
One Nano-SIM and One eSIM: This is the more common configuration, giving you flexibility even if you often switch carriers.

Carrier Compatibility

Unlocked iPhones: If you purchase an unlocked iPhone 14 Plus, it should work with most major carriers using either a nano-SIM or by activating an eSIM.
Carrier-Specific iPhones: Check with your carrier if you purchase a model locked to their network to make sure it’s compatible.