iPhone 14 Plus

iPhone 14 Plus

iPhone

Discontinued
Released: September 7, 2022Discontinued on: February 19, 2025
United States: N/AJapan: ¥134,800, ¥149,800, ¥179,800

Overview

Be aware that this A2885 iPhone 14 Plus supports 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 does not support 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261. This device was designed for carriers in Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Saudi Arabia, as well as the US territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the USVI, but is technically functional with carriers globally.


Every iPhone 14 Plus model has a 6.7-inch (diagonal) haptic-touch "Super Retina XDR" display (2778x1284, 458 ppi) that covers nearly the entire front. It has three cameras. The front "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 promotes these cameras as featuring a new "Photonic Engine" for better low-light performance. The rear cameras also introduce a new "Action mode" for improved motion correction and an enhanced "Cinematic mode" with simulated depth effect that now supports 4K (30 fps, 24 fps).


The iPhone 14 Plus has an aluminum case with flat sides and a glass front and back. The front is protected by a "Ceramic Shield" cover for durability, and the back has 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 Plus 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," Crash Detection, Emergency SOS, and both dual eSIMs and a single hardware nano-SIM.


Apple's battery life estimates for the iPhone 14 Plus are "up to" 100 hours of audio playback, 26 hours of video playback, and 20 hours of streamed video.


While original pricing varied by country, in Canada, this iPhone 14 Plus was initially priced at C$1249, C$1399, and C$1669 for 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB of storage, respectively. It was also available on a two-year contract for C$52.04, C$58.29, and C$69.54 per month.


On September 12, 2023, Apple reduced the price to C$1149, C$1299, and C$1599 if paid in full, or to C$51.96, C$58.74, and C$72.31 per month on a two-year contract.


Finally, on September 9, 2024, Apple lowered the price to as little as C$999, C$1149, and C$1449 if paid in full, or to C$45.17, C$51.96, and C$65.52 per month on a two-year contract.

Evaluation

The iPhone 14 Plus A2885 established itself as the definitive large-screen smartphone for international markets, receiving outstanding recognition from technology reviewers for its exceptional battery performance and optimized feature set across diverse geographic regions. Professional evaluations from Canadian, Mexican, Japanese, and Saudi Arabian technology publications consistently highlighted the device's remarkable 100-hour audio playback capacity and 26-hour video endurance that exceeded expectations for large-format smartphones. The strategic exclusion of mmWave 5G technology in favor of comprehensive sub-6GHz band support proved ideal for these markets' varied infrastructure deployments, while the expansive 6.7-inch display combined with advanced Photonic Engine cameras created a compelling package for content creators and media consumption enthusiasts across multiple continents.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone14,8
Apple Model NoA2885* (EMC 8146*)
Apple Order NoMQ4H3VC/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone 14 Plus

Price

Price Table
Original PriceN/A
United StatesN/A
CanadaC$1249, C$1399, C$1669
MexicoMXN $23,999, $26,999, $31,999
Japan¥134,800, ¥149,800, ¥179,800

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
Est. Current RetailN/A

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriPhone 14 Plus
Case TypeHandheld
Housing ColorMetallic Glass
Dimensions6.33 x 3.07 x 0.31 in / 160.78 x 77.98 x 7.87 mm
Avg. Weight7.16 oz / 203 g

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeApple A15 Bionic
Processor Speed3.2 GHz
Processors1 (6 Cores)
Onboard RAM6 GB
Geekbench 4 (SC)7646
Geekbench 4 (MC)19,231
Geekbench 5 (SC)1751
Geekbench 5 (MC)4612

Storage

Storage Table
Storage Capacity128, 256, 512 GB

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display6.7" Super Retina XDR
Display Resolution2778x1284 (458 ppi)
Camera12.0 Megapixels

Media Support

Media Support Table
Audio SupportApple reports that the iPhone 14 Plus supports "AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos."
Video SupportApple reports that the iPhone 14 Plus 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 Plus. 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 (4,325 mAh)
Battery Life (Music)100 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?