This product line still has 4 models like the previous generation, but the 'mini' variant has now been replaced by the larger Plus model. This iPhone model is said to be a larger size version of the iPhone 14. Besides having a larger screen and battery, it has the same technical specifications as the standard variant. And here are 5 things you should know about iPhone 14 Plus.
Impressive Battery Life
iPhone 14 Plus is the first affordable iPhone with a larger 6.7-inch screen, a feature that was previously only available for the highest-end iPhone models. With a screen lacking 'Pro' features like ProMotion and more internal space allocated for the battery, iPhone 14 Plus has an extremely impressive battery life.
According to Apple, users can expect up to 26 hours of video playback time on iPhone 14 Plus and up to 100 hours of audio playback time. Like all other iPhone 14 models, iPhone 14 Plus also supports fast wired charging and MagSafe fast wireless charging, which can charge the device's battery to 50% capacity in just 30 minutes.
Camera Comparable to iPhone 14
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus boast similar camera features and technical specifications. This means if you're torn between choosing either of these, you don't need to consider their photography capabilities.
Both iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are equipped with the same main camera, featuring a 12-megapixel resolution, using an f/1.5 aperture lens and accompanied by sensor-shift optical image stabilization technology, delivering sharper images for users. The secondary camera of these two phones uses an ultra-wide lens, with a 12MP resolution, f/2.4 aperture, and a 13mm focal length.
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus also feature True Tone flash, support Deep Fusion, Smart HDR, Photonic Engine, and a completely new selfie camera with autofocus capability.
A15 Bionic Chip
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are equipped with the A15 Bionic chip, similar to last year's lineup. Apple has two variants of the A15 Bionic chip, one with a 4-core GPU and one with a 5-core GPU. The 5-core GPU variant was exclusive to the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max last year, while the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini models used the 4-core GPU version.
With a chip similar to last year's iPhone 13 Pro lineup, Apple states that iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus deliver powerful performance for apps, games, and AR experiences. All iPhone 14 models, including this one, also feature updated internal designs for better heat management.
Super Retina XDR Display
iPhone 14 Plus boasts a 6.7-inch display, the same size as the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The Super Retina XDR display on iPhone 14 Plus has a pixel density of 458 pixels per inch (ppi), can achieve a maximum brightness of 1,200 nits when displaying HDR content, has a contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1, supports True Tone, and wide color gamut.
Durability
iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max are all protected by Ceramic Shield on the front glass. Ceramic Shield, introduced with , embeds nano crystals into the display glass, improving drop and scratch resistance. All iPhone 14 models are also rated IP68, meaning they can withstand depths of up to 6 meters underwater for a maximum of 30 minutes.
