iPhone 14 Plus

iPhone 14 Plus

iPhone

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

Overview

Be aware that this A2888 iPhone 14 Plus 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 model was intended for carriers in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, but it is technically functional with carriers worldwide. Unlike other iPhone 14 Plus models, it entirely lacks eSIM capability and instead supports dual hardware nano-SIMs.


Every iPhone 14 Plus model has a 6.7-inch (diagonal) haptic-touch "Super Retina XDR" display (2778x1284, 458 ppi) that covers almost 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 having 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, now supporting 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 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 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 dual hardware nano-SIMs (eSIM is not supported).


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


In mainland China, this iPhone 14 Plus was originally priced at RMB 6999, 7899, and 9699 for 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB of storage, respectively. It was also available on a two-year contract for RMB 292, 329, and 404 per month.


On September 12, 2023, Apple reduced the price to RMB 5999, 6999, and 8999 if paid in full, or to RMB 250, 292, and 375 per month on a two-year contract.


Finally, on September 9, 2024, Apple lowered the price to RMB 5399, 6399, and 8399 if paid in full, or to RMB 225, 267, and 350 per month on a two-year contract.

Evaluation

The iPhone 14 Plus A2888 achieved remarkable market penetration in China, earning widespread praise from Chinese technology media for its thoughtful localization and superior large-screen experience tailored specifically for Chinese consumer preferences. Technology reviews from influential Chinese publications like Zhongguancun Online and PCOnline consistently celebrated the device's unique dual physical nano-SIM implementation that completely eliminated eSIM dependency, perfectly aligning with Chinese market requirements and user expectations. The massive 6.7-inch display proved exceptionally popular for Chinese social media applications and video consumption habits, while the exceptional 100-hour audio playback and 26-hour video capabilities satisfied the demanding usage patterns of Chinese consumers who frequently relied on mobile devices for extended entertainment and productivity sessions.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone14,8
Apple Model NoA2888* (EMC 8148*)
Apple Order NoMQ3A3ZA/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone 14 Plus

Price

Price Table
Original PriceN/A
United StatesN/A
ChinaRMB 6999, 7899, 9699
Hong KongHK$7699, HK$8499, HK$10,199

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?