At Apple’s Far Out event, several new iPhones were unveiled to the public, leaving us all wondering if it’s time for an upgrade.
Apple went all out at the Far Out event, introducing four new iPhones iPhone 14iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max – as well as three new and latest Apple Watches AirPods Pro 2.
And with the new iPhone coming out, it’s important to ask if it’s worth the upgrade. If you’re interested in finding out how the iPhone 14 stacks up against other phones on the market, read our articles about iPhone 14 vs iPhone 13, iPhone 14 vs. iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 vs. iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 vs. Galaxy S22.
If you’re interested in seeing how the iPhone 14 compares to the iPhone 12which was released in 2020, check out some of the key differences.
The iPhone 14 does not have a physical SIM card
Surprisingly, Apple has announced that the iPhone 14 series will not include a physical SIM tray when purchased in America. This is due to the fact that the company has teamed up with various mobile services such as TMobile and AT&T in an attempt for customers to use the new eSIM technologies.
Those who want or can’t access an eSIM may want to stick with the iPhone 12, as this model is sold with a physical SIM tray in all regions. However, if users want to bypass this issue, they can always buy the iPhone 14 outside of America.
Updated camera settings
The iPhone 14 received a completely new camera system with a strong focus on the performance of the front and rear cameras in low light conditions. The new main camera has improved image processing, with 2.5x the quality of low-light photos, which can be achieved thanks to the larger sensor and larger aperture, according to the company.
It also has a new one Photon enginewhich can combine the best pixels from multiple exposures at an earlier stage than ever before, saving more image data to create a brighter, more vibrant image.
The iPhone 12 doesn’t have this new software, but in our review of the phone we mention how it can produce reliable images with balanced colors and dynamic range. However, if you’re interested in getting better photos from your phone, it might be worth upgrading to the iPhone 14.
A15 Bionic chip vs. A14 Bionic chip
Unlike the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, which were treated to a novelty A16 Bionic chipiPhone 14 equipped A15 Bionic chipwhich can be found in iPhone 13 series.
The A15 Bionic has a 5-core GPU and a 6-core processor consisting of 4 energy-efficient cores and 2 high-performance cores. The A14 has a similar build with a 6-core CPU and 4-core GPU, which means the iPhone 14’s graphics are more powerful.
Apple also claims that the A15 Bionic has 15 billion transistors, an increase from the A14’s 11.8 billion. This will provide improved performance, and the company estimates that it is 50% faster than the competition.
Support emergency SOS
The latest iPhone 14 series focuses on security with the addition of a new emergency call feature. It allows users to use their iPhones to connect to satellite frequencies when they can’t connect to Wi-Fi or cellular, meaning they can contact emergency services if needed.
Apple claims it can take less than 15 seconds to send a message with an open view of the sky, and the service is free for the first two years. It’s important to note that this feature is only available in America and Canada, though hopefully Apple will bring it to more regions over time.
This feature isn’t included in the iPhone 12, so it might be worth upgrading if you’re a frequent hiker and want some extra protection.
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