iPhone 14

iPhone 14

iPhone

Discontinued
Released: September 7, 2022Discontinued on: February 19, 2025
United States: N/A

Overview

Be aware that this A2884 iPhone 14 supports 5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n77, n78, and n79. It is not compatible with 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261. This device was intended for carriers in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, but is technically functional with carriers globally. Unlike other iPhone 14 models, it completely lacks eSIM capability and instead supports dual hardware nano-SIMs.


Every iPhone 14 model is equipped with a 6.1-inch (diagonal) haptic-touch enabled "Super Retina XDR" display (2532x1170, 460 ppi) that covers nearly the entire front. It has three cameras. The front-facing "TrueDepth" camera, located in the "notch," supports Face ID, has an f/1.9 aperture, captures 12-megapixel photos, and records 4K video. The rear features a dual-camera system with 12-megapixel, 4K-capable Main (f/1.5 aperture) and Ultra Wide (f/2.4 aperture, 120-degree field of view) cameras. Apple highlights these cameras as supporting a new "Photonic Engine" for improved low-light performance. The rear cameras also introduce a new "Action mode" for better motion correction and an enhanced "Cinematic mode" with a simulated depth effect that now supports 4K (30 fps, 24 fps).


The iPhone 14 features an aluminum case with flat sides and a glass front and back. The front is protected by a durable "Ceramic Shield" cover, and the back includes an integrated "MagSafe" magnetic charging connection. It is IP68-rated for splash, water, and dust resistance (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes). Initially available in five colors—(pale) Blue, (pale) Purple, "Midnight" (black), "Starlight" (warm gray), and (PRODUCT) RED—a sixth color, Yellow, was added on March 7, 2023.


Internally, the iPhone 14 is powered by a 3.2 GHz "Apple A15 Bionic" processor with a six-core CPU (two performance, four efficiency), a 5-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. It has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB of storage. It also supports 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with 2x2 MIMO, 5G wireless, Bluetooth 5.3, Ultra Wideband for "spatial awareness," NFC for Apple Pay, "Express Cards with power reserve," and dual hardware nano-SIMs (eSIM is not supported).


Apple estimates the battery life of the iPhone 14 provides "up to" 80 hours of audio playback, 20 hours of video playback, and 16 hours of streamed video.


In mainland China, this iPhone 14 was originally priced at RMB 5999, 6899, and 8699 for 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB of storage, respectively. It was also available on a two-year contract for RMB 250, 287, and 362 per month.


On September 12, 2023, Apple reduced the price to RMB 5399, 6399, and 8399 for outright purchase, or RMB 225, 267, and 350 per month on a two-year contract.


Finally, on September 9, 2024, Apple lowered the price to RMB 4699, 5699, and 7699 for outright purchase, or RMB 196, 237, and 321 per month on a two-year contract.

Evaluation

The iPhone 14 A2884 specifically designed for Chinese markets distinguished itself as a masterfully localized smartphone, receiving exceptional recognition from Chinese technology publications for its unique dual physical nano-SIM configuration that perfectly addressed local connectivity preferences. Reviews from prominent Chinese tech media like IT Home and Sina Tech consistently highlighted the model's complete elimination of eSIM technology in favor of traditional dual SIM slots, demonstrating Apple's deep understanding of Chinese consumer preferences and regulatory requirements. The device's comprehensive 5G band support optimized for China's extensive sub-6GHz network infrastructure, combined with the advanced Photonic Engine camera system, created an ideal balance for Chinese users who prioritized practical connectivity solutions over cutting-edge eSIM technology.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone14,7
Apple Model NoA2884* (EMC 8144*)
Apple Order NoMPVG3ZA/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone 14

Price

Price Table
Original PriceN/A
United StatesN/A
ChinaRMB 5999, 6899, 8699
Hong KongHK$6899, HK$7699, HK$9399

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
Est. Current RetailN/A

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriPhone 14
Case TypeHandheld
Housing ColorMetallic Glass
Dimensions5.78 x 2.82 x 0.31 in / 146.81 x 71.63 x 7.87 mm
Avg. Weight6.07 oz / 172 g

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeApple A15 Bionic
Processor Speed3.2 GHz
Processors1 (6 Cores)
Onboard RAM6 GB
Geekbench 4 (SC)7617
Geekbench 4 (MC)19,677
Geekbench 5 (SC)1732
Geekbench 5 (MC)4631

Storage

Storage Table
Storage Capacity128, 256, 512 GB

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display6.1" Super Retina XDR
Display Resolution2532x1170 (460 ppi)
Camera12.0 Megapixels

Media Support

Media Support Table
Audio SupportApple reports that the iPhone 14 supports "AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos."
Video SupportApple reports that the iPhone 14 supports "HEVC, H.264, and ProRes".It also supports up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos and video out to the Apple TV 2nd Gen or later or AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV as well as video mirroring and video out "up to" 1080p through the Lightning Digital AV Adapter and the Lightning to VGA Adapter.
Photo SupportApple does not formally specify photo formats for the iPhone 14. However, it can sync photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats.

Wired Connectivity

Wired Connectivity Table
ConnectivityUSB-C
PortsLightning Only
USB SupportSync & Charge

Wireless Connectivity

Wireless Connectivity Table
Cell NetworkGSM/CDMA/5G
Standard Wireless802.11ax (2x2 MIMO)
Standard Bluetooth5.3

Power

Power Table
Battery TypeLithium Ion (3,279 mAh)
Battery Life (Music)80 Hours
Battery Life (Voice)N/A

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed OSiOS 16.0 (20A362)
Maximum OSCurrent
Mac SupportOS X 10.11.6
Windows SupportWindows 7+

Accessories

Accessories Table
ControllerHaptic Touch
Incl. AccessoriesShips with a Lightning to USB-C Cable. It does not ship with headphones or a USB Power Adapter.In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells wireless headphones for this iPhone.In the US, site sponsor Speck sells cases, sanitizers, and other accessories for this iPhone.Also see: What is the best external keyboard for the iPhone?