iPhone 14 Review: Good Upgrade for Most
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Apple's iPhone 14 is quite lovely and a good upgrade for most people.
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For five days we tested a review sample of the iPhone 14 on loan from Apple. On the outside the 14 inherits the tried and true flat-aluminum sided design from the iPhone 12 and 13. On the inside, Apple essentially repackaged the iPhone 13 Pro sans the telephoto camera and the high refresh-rate screen. The result is quite lovely and makes the iPhone 14 a good upgrade for most people.
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00:00 Intro
01:07 Two iPhone 14 models
02:06 Filled with the Familiar
03:58 Camera upgrades
05:46 Video and stills montage
06:16 New video modes
07:03 A15 Bionic
07:49 Should you upgrade?
9:00 At the end of the day
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I went from an 11 to a 14 a few days ago and so far it’s been amazing can really tell the difference , that being said my 11 was awesome and If I hadn’t wrecked the screen I feel like I would of used it for another few years with no problems , everyone complains about little things with iPhones but honestly Apple is killing it
@yourmanzach2307
Жыл бұрын
cant wait im going from the SE!
@arkiajam7299
Жыл бұрын
Getting my iPhone 14 from my network provider. Currently using an 11 and I don’t really have a good reason for the upgrade 😅. But, I think I needed an Upgrade.
@vidsfsx
11 ай бұрын
@@yourmanzach2307 im actually going from 6 lmao, this is gonna be exciting
@melisroom
11 ай бұрын
Another iphone 11 user can confirm that i would keep on using it had I not changed phone companies
@Fozgate4000
10 ай бұрын
That’s cause you didn’t pick up the 13. From 13 to 14 is unnecessary.
I upgraded to an iPhone 14 from a 13 pro and I gotta be honest, the 14 is better. Doesn’t feel so heavy and bulky and battery lasts much longer. The only thing I miss is 120 refresh rate
This video has made it clear to me that an Iphone 13 pro is a better overall deal than the Iphone 14.
@JustXavier
Жыл бұрын
Unless you get into a crash
@crawlingfingers
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I'd have to agree. The 120hz screen alone is worth it alone.
@loluthought2953
Жыл бұрын
i prefer iphone 14 over the 13 pros or any pro. phones too heavy
@unvcht5046
Жыл бұрын
Wrong. But if it makes you feel better you clown lol
@JustXavier
Жыл бұрын
@@loluthought2953 yeah, the pros are like dumbbells at this point.
Going from iPhone 11 to the iPhone 14, it's perfect for my situation. I can't imagine a 12 or 13 user finding value in getting the 14 though.
@SMMashurulHuqSifat
Жыл бұрын
Same here, going from 11 to 14
I upgraded from my trusty XR and have been blown away by the battery life and the screen quality!
@coquettecowgurl
Жыл бұрын
about to do the same! shattered my XR this morning after putting off replacements for years. it is time hahaha
@JCarterTV1
Жыл бұрын
@@coquettecowgurl I’m upgrading to from my XR. I think it’s time too 😢😂
@kataleenasmith9281
8 ай бұрын
My XR was acting a bit off after the ios 17 update, so I bit the bullet and ordered the 14 last week.
@DietWoke860
8 ай бұрын
@@kataleenasmith9281just got the 14 in blue first iPhone I’m blown away can’t put it down😂
@HoneyPastry
3 ай бұрын
Ordered mine just now, will keep my XR as a trusty backup lol
I’m just getting the 14 plus because I don’t need any pro model and it was still cheaper than the 13 pro max. I just needed an upgrade that’s also plus size
It hit the spot What I love really is its upgraded thermal and slightly fast processor than the 13, a good one. I ordered it after 6 years of IPhone 7 use, IPhone 7 still works like , I cannot describe how much I’m impressed about Apple! I’m excited for the 14🎉❤ we’ll see❤️
@Mr.Lara01
Жыл бұрын
I think 14 base model has the same processor than iPhone 13. If you wanna feel a real upgrade, go instead for iPhone 14 Pro series 👌 😉
@knightx9405
Жыл бұрын
@@Mr.Lara01 yea bro, but 14 is the one which actually fits my budget…
@user-fu2xq3kw3m
Жыл бұрын
Why you didnt buy the 13 lol
@knightx9405
Жыл бұрын
@@user-fu2xq3kw3m I got the 14 Compared with a 13 Review: 3.8/5 Better camera than 13 Better temperature control than 13, I tried some games which 14 is much better Better benchmarks as well, this one has more Tflops than 13 Pro GPU..✌️ I think they upgraded the speaker sounds a bit than the 13 as well in this one… So overall this one is quite better than 13, but I give it a 3.8/5 because they didn’t add dynamic island or better display than 13 which sucks. I know. But I’m 200% satisfied with my purchase, this thing is a banger for someone who is upgrading from a iPhone up to 11 or 12… For others there’s no much exciting in here, but it’s still a better phone 100% than the 13 Base model..(13 pro camera is better I believe a bit than this one because it has macro and better night mode…and it has 120Hz Display, but when it comes to stability, I believe 14 is 100% stable than the 13 Pro, since they have changed the whole inside of the 14, redesigned and structures all the hardware… I’m pretty sure about that..but once again it’s bad that Apple really priced the 14 Pro with all other cool features which they could’ve given this 14 Base at least the dynamic island..)✌️
@knightx9405
Жыл бұрын
@@Mr.Lara01 13 has 4 Core GPU 14 has 5 Core GPU I know it’s all business, but the strategy they put really kills the 13 Base model.. but it’s dirty work that they didn’t give 14 at least the dynamic island and the A16! I know.💔💔💔 they will go extinct if they gonna do this forever.
Excellent review, thank you! Enjoy your day!
Excellent review! The photos were amazing and I am glad that you took photos of dogs, cats and motorcycles and food items. I would like to know your thoughts on the I Phone Plus and your thoughts on the Samsung 23 Ultra as well. I have a 9 Plus and I am thinking about getting one of those phones so any videos you have would be great. Thanks
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I moved from Samsung to Apple a year ago and bought the iphone 13 pro max. Extremely happy about my decision. Everything about my phone is fine, the battery is still rated at 100%. I did not get the pro max to upgrade every year.... in 2024 I may think about it.
@evanpaluch6190
Ай бұрын
As you definitely should. Phones do not change much in 1 year. I would wait in between 2-4 years before upgrading or when the phone stops getting software updates
Great review, Patrick, thanks!! I am thinking of switching from an Android phone to an iPhone, so for me it will be definitely an upgrade.
I switch between Apple and iPhones every few years. Coming off the Galaxy Note 20 - miss the stylus, my live wallpapers and customization. However, I have to say this phone feels very well built. Super fluid . Androids consistent let down for me has been the dramatic battery life change after certain updates, alot of times the effect is irreversible. Always happens around the 18 month to 2 year mark…hoping Apple holds it down with this battery. I only use the brand chargers with the the correct chip too -___-
Solid review great pictures!
im getting an iphone 14 in a couple days. thanks for the review!
iPhone 14 is a great phone. Even though it doesn't have so much as pro model still works great for a light-user like myself. Really impressed with how they've improved the processor and the camera. It's always exciting to see what more apple has to offer. The only tiny miny thing is since it's so pricey I can't just carry it around butt-naked. I slapped on a gadgetshieldz matte screen protection film and ESR magsafe case. Good to go with these guys.
Superb and entertaining analysis. AAAAA+ ✔ ... on my 2nd day with a new 14. Your video is truly marvelous. Thank you. ...now wondering if I should have gotten the 14 Plus. -- After enjoying 3 (all-new) iPhone 6S Plus phones over a span of 12 years... (loved that Model.) -- this new phone is certainly a true upgrade -- for me. -- I realize the new screen goes to the edge, but the 14 -- in the hand -- feels a tad smaller. -- I did hold up the 6.7" Plus... and, it felt large. -- The iPhone 14 is absolutely a fine phone/computer/camera/device. -- The image is excellent. The audio is, now -- finally -- L o u d. -- And... truly a great price at $799, for a phone of this caliber. ----- Thank you. Great review!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m thinking about upgrading to an iPhone 14 from my iPhone SE 2nd Gen (2020) ASAP 🤔 battery life is my main concern because the battery on my SE is JUST AWFUL 🪫 The iPhone 13 is probably a better value…but I do really like the new safety features (satellite and crash detection) on the 14
@braillynn4903
Жыл бұрын
14 should have vastly better battery life.
@sxdalicious2
Жыл бұрын
I did the exact same upgrade
Hi from Sénégal I just got the iPhone 13 with 256 gb barely 4 months ago n I love it... I'm sure the same goes for the 14 I think they are just awesome... Love your videos 👍😊
@benshorts6
Жыл бұрын
Which one did you get?
@seinfarage9959
Жыл бұрын
@@benshorts6 iPhone 13 regular in midnight ...
I have iPhone 11 and I’m upgrading to pro model iphone 14 max i like the new notch design. I’m hoping to last me as well around 4/5 years.
Wow looks amazing 👏🏼 😍 Definitely I'll get iphone 13 😆 😆
Great video. Cute cat too 🐾
c net Patrick, do you think that on the new Apple Watch Ultra they will add the SOS satellite emergency thing on it or keep it only on the on the iPhone 14 would you do a review on it and let us know thank you Clarke Moore
Every unbiased tech reviewers are recommending not to get the iPhone 14 because it's almost the same as before.
@Mr.Lara01
Жыл бұрын
Yep and I'm totally agree, go for iPhone 13 base model instead!
@efreutel
11 ай бұрын
So they never leave the house? Emergency SOS satellite worth it’s weight in gold.😊
Thanks for this balanced review! Many of the other KZreadrs got distracted by the lack of dynamic island and 120hz. I don't need that and most people neither. I will get my iPhone 14 tomorrow.
Hello, me, and acouple people I know, have a base s21, and are looking at upgrading to the 14 pro. We're not sure if we should. Keep in mind we mainly use snapchat and snapchats android optimization is very bad. What are your thoughts?
What about depth and closeups how far can you get close ups and are they a clear image
Can you talk about dual esims? How to use in other countries?
biggest compaint (I have a 14plus) why does Apple keep putting the power button on the side? not a huge deal usually but considering the POWER BUTTON is on the exact opposite side, I often take screenshots when I'm simply trying to adjust volume up or down. seems like a real easy fix
I like everything said in the review. Except for The iPhone 14 being solid upgrade part. I think if someone is coming from an iPhone 11 or older. the iPhone 13 is the Better buy, because the upgrades between the 14 and 13 are so minor and having the same chip as the 13 that it’s not worth buying the 14 at that starting price at $799. People upgrading there phones this year are better off getting the iPhone 13 series over the 14. But if someone wants a larger iPhone with out the Pro price tag, the iPhone 14 Plus is something to look at but not at that starting price of $899.
@NileshR12
Жыл бұрын
Well if they have an 11 or 12 then you could trade it in to get one of the 14 Plus models
@TraceAviate
Жыл бұрын
@@NileshR12 If the plus size iPhone is your thing. I would get the 14 Plus, but if your into the regular models, non plus sized iPhones. The 13 is the better buy due to all the similarities to the 14. If your coming from an iPhone 12 or 13, I would wait for next years iPhone 15 upgrade.
@VoidCosmonaut
Жыл бұрын
In Poland 13 pro is actually 100 bucks more expensive than 14.
@Raiya_ru17
Жыл бұрын
@@NileshR12as someone who is not used to trading or selling phones lol, I still have my iphone 8 and dont want to let go of my iphone 11 pro max for files and games, I am still thinking about getting the newest one but I don’t know. I still have so much space on my phone and barely using it, so might get the model this year or the next haha.
I think Apple could of easily implemented the new notification software into the notch 🤔 but yeahhh
@deepakbisht4957
Жыл бұрын
They just want to make a different look so that apple fans will show off their new iPhone... They literally wasted the screen by creating a disconnected cutout unlike their older notch where the cutout was connected...
I’m thinking about going from an iPhone 6s Plus to a iPhone 14 regular.
Why is the📱 14+ not being released until October 7?
I’m thinking to upgrade my regular iPhone 11 to regular iPhone 14
@jmpowerMorreau
Жыл бұрын
same man
@robwilliamson6181
Жыл бұрын
The iPhone 14 is great. Take no notice of the negative comments
@benshorts6
Жыл бұрын
I’m thinking of upgrading from a 6S plus. 🤣😂
iPhone 14 is Apples attempt to sell the iPhone 13 3 more years
Coming from the XR i say this is a good upgrade
Coming from the XR so I was wondering how big of an upgrade this was going to be.
I can currently trade my iPhone 12pro for the 14 base model at no charge. Do you feel that would be an upgrade?
@TraceAviate
Жыл бұрын
No
@chu8265
Жыл бұрын
Kinda, you lose some features like the tele camera and the premium design…, but you get a better camera quality (not system) with new video modes and lighter design…
Got me a iPhone Pro Max 500gig and I am loving 🥰 it 😊
@benshorts6
Жыл бұрын
What do you need that many gigs for? My god..
I’ve already pre-ordered the 14 promax myself I have the 12 promax right now
@carlitoeverest2229
10 ай бұрын
How was the difference
Finally letting go of my trusted and tried iPhone 8 with 256 Gb from Dec. 2017. Let's see if the 14 is worth the hype.
iPhone 12 Pro upgrade to iPhone 14 Plus. Yes or No? My primary intention is a bigger screen which is a yes. Battery life on the 14 plus is what I am curious about.
@helgaschreiber7627
Жыл бұрын
Well it’s up to you if you don’t like the 14 prom max features you could have the 14+ but just know that you will not get the features that bro from us wait until the review of the 14th+ is up here so you can decide
You like Santa, watching 1 times in year
I’ll be going from a xr to a 14 this Friday 😂
Upgrading from my 13 Mini to a 14. Don’t want the heft of the Pros but still want better battery life and a better camera, so I’m set. The bigger screen will be a nice bonus as i constantly watch KZread, as well as the extra gaming performance and extra RAM. Just disappointed they didn’t put ProMotion in the base 14 models this year. Hopefully next year they will with the 15.
@winsleyocampo6383
Жыл бұрын
are you doing trade in
@lindblumpickles3407
Жыл бұрын
@@winsleyocampo6383 yep. I only owe a little over $100 for the Mini, and they’re giving me $380 for it, so why not? Lol.
@potholeinsurance
Жыл бұрын
How is it?
@lindblumpickles3407
Жыл бұрын
@@potholeinsurance honestly it’s been great. I don’t really have any issues with it
@potholeinsurance
Жыл бұрын
@LindblumPickles yayyy that's awesome!:) do you miss the Mini size? I have an I phone 14 as well but have been having trouble with the big size and was thinking of selling it for a 13 mini, but if you think the 14 is much better I will probably keep it!
Hi there. I am an Android user for a long time and this is the first time that I will buy an iPhone. Should I go for the new iPhone 14 or should I just get the iPhone 13 Pro? Thanks.
@cpaps8500
Жыл бұрын
Neither, avoid iPhones!
@VoidCosmonaut
Жыл бұрын
Go iPhone 13 Pro if you can get it at a lower price than 14. In Europe 13 Pro is as expensive as 14 and remember you are losing 1 year of updates and you have to buy 13 Pro used (Apple stopped manufacturing them). In Poland Iphone 13 Pro is the same price as 14 and 14 has same camera (except ultrawide) it is lighter and has better battery. Also it will be updated till 2028.
@VoidCosmonaut
Жыл бұрын
@@cpaps8500 Ye go with chinese android crap...
very nice review. the iphone 13 will have a drop in price and will be a better deal than a iPhone 14.
Is it a good upgrade for most? It might be somewhat of an upgrade, but for most? For such a statement you need to take into account pricing... and that differs wildly depending on the region/country, from negligible difference to 13-line in USA to suddenly (as in upon the 14s release day) old 13s being bumped up in prices about 10-20% or between $250 and $500 at retail, and still undercutting what the 14s asking prices are by about $200-$400, and that means that the 14s are not as enticing or worthy upgrades...
@jamesdonnelly7194
Жыл бұрын
I kinda feel like it’s too expensive and honestly a waste of money… I feel like some people with an perfectly fine iPhone 11 or 12 will want to upgrade to this but they rlly don’t need to
@marcin_karwinski
Жыл бұрын
@@jamesdonnelly7194 iPhone 11 (or older) users might have a point in doing so - provided they have a plan supporting 5G and an option of switching their SIM to eSIM within their owned/paid/selected plans... iPhone 12 users however could only be getting slightly better cameras and slightly longer battery life... the latter reason basically the same as with upgrade to 13-line discussion... However, for Android users the 14s might not be an upgrade at all. Especially since around the globe, in order to use eSIMs you need specific offering from the service provider that's often different to the regular SIM ones, for one there's usually no option of prepaids under eSIM-supporting plans, so basically "upgrade" to 14s entails "upgrade" to a dedicated contract from service provider which may not always be possible or financially benefiting the end user... after all, the prepaid plans still exist for a reason ;) and sometimes you're bound to specific contracts for some time by the agreement of your contract prohibiting swiching or alterations. Heck, in some cases in Europe you *can't* even easily transfer your phone number to the eSIM offering, it's more of a tedious work with the service provider than just signing off a document or two and having the provider arrange for everything for you within days... And that needs to be taken into account as well. Still, that's not the iPhone 14 fault per se, it's the fault of how well (or bad) eSIMs are supported/implemented by various service providers across the globe, but choosing an eSIM only option entails knowing these consequences beforehand...
@benshorts6
Жыл бұрын
It’s a pretty good upgrade for most..it depends what you want out of your phone though.
iPhone 14? They should call it iphone 13 2022 edition, the same soc last year? Shame on you apple !
The 14 are not worth it, everyone looking for the base line should go for the 13, except you want the plus screen and not the expensive and heavy pro max experience.
@newrandomvideos3623
4 ай бұрын
Yeah it’s not worth it if you’re going from a 13 to the 14… it depends on
@8:39 well I have an iPhone 12. Worth the upgrade? 😅
if you tell me, that the battery is okay, Im going to buy it.
Think of the base model(s) as Apple deciding not to do much at all, just copy the IPhone 13 format , and call it the iPhone 14.
@Scorpiosting_1029
Жыл бұрын
That's the whole point of the iPhone 14. Change nothing but the name of the phone and keep the price the same too.
@efreutel
11 ай бұрын
Not true. Emergency satellite beacon a game changer.
I clicked to watch this video because I thought the title must surely be irony at the highest level. But no, we´ve actually found somebody who really believes the 14 (not the pro) is a decent upgrade on its pre. Really? To actually talk numbers in the UK the 14 costs 849 GBP and you may trade in your 1 year old iphone 13 for 380 GBP. A 450 GBP upgrade for an almost identical phone.
I never had an iphone should i just go ahead and get the iphone 14 or will i be good with an iphone 13. The 13 is much cheaper now it looks like
@kilala3978
Жыл бұрын
Did you ever decide? Looking for a new phone
As phones mature we expect a certain feature from a phone that other devices are used for specifically. A phone is a phone and should be used for that purpose for the most part.
If I have iPhone 11 should I upgrade to the 14?
@dhanushkapolgampala4560
Жыл бұрын
Buy 13 pro
What's the refresh rate?
@HumbleBro
Жыл бұрын
It's still 60 hz.
I grabbed a 14 with a Carrier discount of 12$ a month, no brainer
Few seconds silence for iphone mini
Will the iPhone 14 be able to take a eSim through the iPhone 6s Plus. 😂
Literally sold my 13 pro because of the weight, or could have kept and cancelled my gym membership
Settling for iphone 13
@stevennovakovich2525
Жыл бұрын
wise move, me too!
I’m fine with my iPhone X)
I have an iPhone 7. I’m going to say this is an upgrade lol.
Apple need to go back to the ‘S’ cycle. This is clearly a 13S, modest changes. And what would you think going from an 11 pro to the regular 14?
It should be called 13s more accurately
@noah-j00
Жыл бұрын
12ss aka 11sss
@shreyashkasture5253
Жыл бұрын
Come on it’s xsssss
The average consumer can’t tell the difference between a lot of things on the phones. It’s similar to the MacBook lineup. Pro is for power users. The air is for people that just want a MacBook. Apple should take the same approach for iPhones going forward. Stop naming them. iPhone Pro and iPhone Air. The older I get the less I care about having a pro model iPhone.
I own XR right now. Is it worth to upgrade to 14?
@joseguardado3830
Жыл бұрын
No, keep it until the software is no longer available for the XR
@mrcak2
Жыл бұрын
@Garrus Vakarian yeah my battery is horrible right now
@NileshR12
Жыл бұрын
In terms of the battery life & cameras, yes. The processor in the 14 is more efficient & powerful than the one in your X R
@murielmaze7430
Жыл бұрын
I had an xr (and loved it) until I broke the screen on it Thursday. I got the 14 yesterday so I’m watching these videos to see if there is anything exciting about the 14 and there isn’t haha keep your baby! And don’t let the screen break 😫
watching on my ip 14
Sitting here talking about food stamps with my girl and watching 👀
i have an unboxing of my white 13 pro max on my channel! i plan on upgrading to next year's iPhone.
MAJOR FAIL to put an oddball port from 2012 on a 2022 product, rather than use standard USB-C! NO INTEREST until iPhones can use regular cables.
If your going to get an iPhone 14 you might as well go with a 14 pro or pro max. Skip the standard this year.
Iphone 60hz screen or 120hz?
@smileey.
Жыл бұрын
People put 60 hz option on their 13 pro, so it depends
799 for a 60 hz screen?
@cpaps8500
Жыл бұрын
Exactly, that is outrageous
@ChadH2023
Жыл бұрын
@@cpaps8500 let's see how many people bring it up cuz I haven't heard one person do it yet. But when the pixel 6A came out that's all everyone talked about.
@cpaps8500
Жыл бұрын
@@ChadH2023 yeah. The iPhone bias here is real!
@ChadH2023
Жыл бұрын
@@cpaps8500 just slightly
@ChadH2023
Жыл бұрын
@@dracomalfoy538 because in 2023 120hz has been out for years. It's a farce they are selling you non premium features at a premium price. 120hz makes the phone experience a lot better.
The Pro models are the only models that are worth upgrading to. The basic models are useless.
Not a worth upgrade for me yet. Not exciting
“Yerba mate” lol. Nobody at CNET heard how stupid that sounds and had it edited before publication? Lord…
Please bhai.... Mujhe bhi ek de do.. 🙏
"Upgrade" just get the 13 Pro Max 💀
Iphone 14 or iphone 13 pro?
@harryfinn9420
Жыл бұрын
13 pro
@smileey.
Жыл бұрын
Which one did you buy my friend? I'm between them two
You mean the sad child that didn't make great sales 😆🤣🤣🤣
They keep saying that they repackaged the iPhone 13 Pro into the 14 & they got that from Apple. Every review has said this & they didn’t cause the iphone 14 is the iPhone 13 & not the pro version. Same everything as the iPhone 13 even down to its processor. just because they made the cameras a little better doesn’t make a pro not even last years version. To anyone on planing to getting an iphone 14 cause maybe that’s the one you can afford pass on it & pick up the 13 pro versions cause they’re not the same they’re actually better.
Someone call for an ambulance. Apple just KILLED the competition !!
@deepakbisht4957
Жыл бұрын
Lol what a joke...
Im a poor in the Philippines i wish i get that iPhone 14 first time in my life because may phone is too old 😭
@av3rygaming
Жыл бұрын
lmao
Yes I am first to comment 😍
Seems like a paid review……😂
@mercedesbenz647
Жыл бұрын
He repeatedly says it's a good upgrade without sufficient explanation. I think he briefly mentioned the battery without any specifics.
👍
I m second 😃😃
Should I upgrade to the iPhone 14 I got the phone x
@RobertOortwijn
Жыл бұрын
It will be a good upgrade. Go for it and sell the iPhone X in the proces.