iPhone 14

iPhone 14

iPhone

Discontinued
Released: September 7, 2022Discontinued on: February 19, 2025
United States: US$799, US$899, US$1099

Overview

Kindly note that this A2649 iPhone 14 model is compatible with 5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, and n79. It is also compatible with 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261, which are exclusively supported by this model. While designed for carriers in the United States, it is technically functional with carriers globally, as long as they utilize eSIM, because it lacks support for a physical nano-SIM.


All iPhone 14 models feature a haptic-touch capable 6.1-inch (diagonal) "Super Retina XDR" display (2532x1170, 460 ppi) that almost completely covers the front of the device. It comes with three cameras. The front-facing "TrueDepth" camera, housed within the "notch," supports Face ID, has an f/1.9 aperture, captures 12-megapixel photos, and records 4K video. The rear of the device features dual 12-megapixel, 4K video-capable cameras: a Main camera (f/1.5 aperture) and an Ultra Wide camera (f/2.4 aperture, 120-degree field of view). Apple highlights these cameras as being enhanced by a new "Photonic Engine" for superior low-light performance. The rear cameras also include a new "Action mode" for improved video stabilization and an upgraded "Cinematic mode" with a simulated depth effect that now supports 4K resolution (at 30 fps and 24 fps).


The iPhone 14 has an aluminum casing with flat sides and a glass front and back. The front is protected by a "Ceramic Shield" cover for enhanced durability, and the back integrates a "MagSafe" magnetic charging connector. It has an IP68 rating for splash, water, and dust resistance (maximum depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes). The device was initially available in five colors: pale Blue, pale Purple, "Midnight" (black), "Starlight" (a 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, featuring a six-core CPU (two performance cores and four efficiency cores), a 5-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. It is equipped with 6 GB of RAM and is available in 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB storage options. The device 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" for compatible transit systems, Crash Detection, Emergency SOS via satellite, and dual eSIMs (it does not support physical SIM cards).


According to Apple's estimates, the iPhone 14 can provide up to 80 hours of audio playback, 20 hours of video playback, and 16 hours of streamed video playback.


In the US, this iPhone 14 initially cost US$799, US$899, and US$1099 for the 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB storage options, respectively, when assigned to a carrier (an additional US$30 was charged if not). It was also available on a two-year financed contract starting at US$33.29, US$37.45, and US$45.79 per month, respectively.


On September 12, 2023, Apple reduced the price to as little as US$699, US$799, and US$999 if assigned to specific carriers, or as low as US$29.12, US$33.29, and US$41.62 per month on a two-year contract.


Lastly, on September 9, 2024, Apple further cut the price to as little as US$599, US$699, and US$899 with select carrier assignment, or as low as US$24.95, US$29.12, and US$37.45 per month over a two-year contract.

Evaluation

The iPhone 14 A2649 revolutionized the US smartphone market as the first mainstream iPhone to fully embrace eSIM-only connectivity, earning groundbreaking recognition from American technology publications for its bold technological leap and comprehensive mmWave 5G implementation. Technology reviewers from The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and TechCrunch consistently celebrated the device's industry-leading mmWave 5G support across all three major US carrier bands (n258, n260, n261) that delivered unprecedented mobile data speeds in metropolitan areas from New York to Los Angeles. The elimination of physical SIM card slots demonstrated Apple's confidence in eSIM technology adoption, while the advanced Photonic Engine camera system with Action mode proved ideal for American content creators and social media enthusiasts, establishing new standards for mobile photography and videography in the competitive US market.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone14,7
Apple Model NoA2649* (EMC 8138*)
Apple Order NoMPVH3LL/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone 14

Price

Price Table
Original PriceUS$799, US$899, US$1099
United StatesUS$799, US$899, US$1099

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
Est. Current RetailUS$400-US$550

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?