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5 Things to Know About the iPhone 14 Plus
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Yeah this is like one of those assignments to write 1000 words on something that can be summed up in a sentence.
Bigger display, otherwise same as 14. Done.
Let me know where someone can get a used 13 Plus.
If we were on the naming convention (which hasn't been done in four years), then yes, this would make sense given how few updates there were to the base models. But, if we had 13S and 13S Plus, the Pro models would have to be 13S Pro and 13S Pro Max. Do we really want to be saying 13S Pro Max (5 syllables) for the top of the line model? Double digit numbers followed by an 'S' with extra words after them just looks ugly for branding too imo.
I’ve just checked this and it’s certainly not true for the UK, which is a significant market. Why are you spreading false information?
I impatiently waited for the 14 plus to get a larger phone that is significantly more lightweight compared to the pro models. But not having 120Hz and no dynamic island and a not as bright screen and just two cameras. The pro max seems so much more attractive and I really like the pro colors this year 🤔🤔🤔🤔
The 14 plus, is essentially the 2022 version of the iPhone 8 Plus, arguably the best selling iPhone ever.. many people want this overall SIZE and WEIGHT, but with upgraded usable screen SIZE, processor, capabilities, upgrade ability, etc.. I’m surprised that it MIGHT not sell better than it would appear, but it’s going to be frankly the phone that many ppl. Have wanted for a while who don’t care about camera wars, 120 hz, LATEST processor, etc.
TWT, but its a full screen up to date version of the 8 plus in essentially every dimension including weight.
TWT, but its a full screen up to date version of the 8 plus in essentially every dimension including weight.
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While it’s lighter than both Pro phone, my expectation is it will feel lighter than the pro due to the weight distribution of the increased size.
It's mostly for people who want a larger phone but want to avoid the Pro.
Usually people with purses or who won the epigenetics lottery.
”Worse” depends on what works for you. Some will prefer the significantly lighter(203 grams vs almost 241 grams) form factor. A bigger screen without the bigger heft. Also having updated connectivity is a good thing, Bluetooth 5.3 and a newer qualcomm modem X65
You don’t consider redesigned internals with cheaper repairability a significant improvement? For example to repair the back glass of the iPhone 13 without AppleCare is $449. The iPhone 14 is $169. It’s like having permanent cost-free applecare lite for any potential mishaps down the road. Almost $300 repair savings makes this phone attractive.
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What did you do prior to crash detection? It’s a nice to have but not worth an upgrade just for it. Most cars have emergency dispatch included. Most people don’t plan on getting into an issue such as a crash.
As mentioned nice to have but not worth an upgrade on it as a sole purpose.
Same! Just received mine last night and will set it up today. Love a good small phone.
The last iPhone that actually struggled in real world performance (not some hypothetical or synthetic scenario that never happens) because of a lack of RAM was… the iPhone 6 Plus with its 1 GB RAM? I can’t think of a later one.
I'm not talking about build quality. I'm simply referring to the weight. At least for me personally, anything over 200g feels unwieldy in hand. Apple does a better job in designing the balance, but still, I really prefer something less. I thought the 14 Plus would not exceed 200g as it's aluminum and the battery is less than the typical found on Android its size.
Maybe a 15 Plus with a redesign and more efficient chip can let Apple shave some weight.