One of the biggest surprises in the smartphone universe is the iPhone 14 Plus. It’s the first “Plus” iPhone since 2017 and should satisfy any Apple fan who prefers a larger screen but doesn’t want to pay four digits. This is a comprehensive review of the iPhone 14 Plus.
1. Design
The iPhone 14 Plus’s design is identical to its smaller sibling, the iPhone 14. It features a build made of aluminum chassis with glass front and back and is available in color hues such as midnight, starlight, blue, purple and red. Keeping the tradition of the last two years of iPhone releases, the sides are flat, which makes the iPhone harder to grip compared with the rounded edges of all devices from the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus to the iPhone 11 lineup.
2. Display
While the iPhone 14 Plus doesn’t feature the Always On display found in the 14 Pro models, it sports a 6.7-inch OLED screen that’s comparable to those versions. It also lacks the new Pro feature Dynamic Island but has the smaller notch at the top of the display that was unveiled with the iPhone 13 line. The screen offers a quality viewing experience whether you’re browsing the web, watching videos or playing games.
3. Camera
The 12-megapixel rear-facing camera is the same resolution as what was included in last year’s iPhone 13, but it’s faster and has a larger sensor. Photos are crisper and the iPhone 14 Plus has better low-light capabilities. Although the camera is considered inferior to the iPhone 14 Pro series’ 48-megapixel rear shooter, you can capture plenty of quality photos with the Plus.
4. Battery
You should easily get all-day usage with the iPhone 14 Plus thanks to its 4323 mAh lithium-ion battery. Apple boasts that this is the “longest battery life” ever found on an iPhone. In addition to the larger screen, it’s a compelling reason to opt for the Plus versus the standard-size iPhone 14.
5. iOS 16
Apple unveiled iOS 16 in September and added some features that iPhone fans have long anticipated. You now have the ability to unsend or edit a text and add widgets to your lock screen for quicker, easier access. There is also Emergency SOS, which allows you to make calls via satellite in the event that you’re ever in a car crash. Hopefully, that never happens, but you can take some comfort in having the feature on your iPhone 14 Plus.
The iPhone 14 Plus is the quintessential device for anyone in the market for a new smartphone. Its sturdy build, superb battery life, excellent camera and impressive features should be enough to satisfy most people who prefer not to shell out over $1,000 for the iPhone 14 Pro.
