With the release of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, the Cupertino company shattered all the dreams of Android fans. The fact is that the two best are iPhones. More importantly, these two phones are seen as the best smartphones of all time. Of course, Apple has been very vocal about its new phones. But looking at the design, hardware and software, it's hard to disagree.
Completely different phones
The iPhone Pro has nothing to do with the non-Pro models. For example, while the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus still feature 60Hz screens, the higher-end versions have ProMotion 120Hz screens.
We understand that iPhones do not change their design very often. But people buying a new iPhone may be disappointed to find that their new $1000 phone looks like a 4-year-old iPhone. In this sense, Apple has done a great job. What we mean is that while the iPhone 14 Pro models still retain the classic shape of the family, there are design elements that make them completely different.
Looking at these phones, you'll feel like they're perfectly flattened pieces of something luxurious. They are flat with soft corners. Since there is a more advanced camera system, the dimensions are also different.
Dynamic Island and the iPhone 14 Pro screen
One of the biggest changes concerns the screen. Instead of the hideous notch that houses the Face ID sensors, the iPhone Pro models have a pill-shaped cutout. But this is not an ordinary mark in the form of an "i". Apple has added a completely new experience to it, and calls it "Dynamic Island". And to hide the latter, the system can show its own widgets and other elements. For example, it can show playback controls while music is playing, and it can even turn into a notification bar that shows what's going on in the background. Since the iPhone 14 Pro series models are equipped with an OLED display, when the pixels turn black, they smoothly expand the area around this notch.
We already said that these OLED panels support a refresh rate of 120 Hz. With the iPhone 13 Pro, we already realized that they work quite well. But the thing is that these are LTPO panels. Simply put, when necessary, the refresh rate can be reduced to 1 Hz. This will not only provide a better viewing experience, but also save energy.
In addition, Apple decided to introduce the function always on the screen in iPhone 14 Pro models. Yes, this is the same feature seen on the Apple Watch. But to be fair, many major Android manufacturers (Samsung, Google, LG, ASUS and others) have been using it for years.
In general, the iPhone 14 Pro is equipped with the company's new Super Retina XDR display. The latter can reach a peak brightness of up to 2000 nits. The two phones have different screen sizes of 6,1 inches and 6,7 inches.
iPhone 14 Pro camera
We know that the Pro iPhone models pay special attention to the cameras. But this year's models are beyond imagination. For the first time in the company's history, the iPhone is equipped with a 48 MP wide-angle camera. This promises a huge upgrade for low light and night shooting. In addition, this sensor is also larger in size.
iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max are ideal products for filmmakers. They are equipped with a built-in video stabilization function, somewhat similar to the one found in the LG Wing.
Overall, thanks to Apple's A16 Bionic chip and a host of new camera features, the iPhone 14 Pro's camera stands out. It works with each pixel individually and actually provides the best shooting performance and implements 4 trillion operations on a photo.
A16 Bionic and more
The Apple A16 Bionic is said to be the most powerful chip in a smartphone. It is equipped with a 6-core processor (2 high-performance cores and four high-performance cores), and integrates a 5-core graphics processor. According to official information, high-performance cores consume 20% less power than A15, but they are much faster. This chip is exclusive to iPhone 14 Pro models.
We also liked the emergency call feature, which sends SOS signals without a cellular connection. New phones have built-in satellite communication.
In addition, iPhone 14 Pro helps you point your phone in the right direction to get the best signal. Once it finds the network, you only need to open the messaging interface to communicate with emergency service providers.
The company also added a crash detection function. When your car gets into an accident, it automatically detects and sends an SOS signal.
Price and availability
The cost of the iPhone 14 Pro starts at $999, and the Pro Max will go on sale for $1099. Thus, although they have become much more attractive, the prices remain unchanged. The phones will be available for pre-order on September 9 and will begin shipping on September 16.
