iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus announced with new camera, A15 chip, safety features and more

Apple has unveiled the two new 5G enabled models: 6.1-inch iPhone 14 and 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus with new camera system, A15 Bionic chip, improved battery, Emergency SOS via satellite (industry first safety service) and more. Both models will come with iOS 16.

Here is everything you need to know about the new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus

Design

Retaining the flat edge-to-edge design with a notch, the new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus models are made of aerospace-grade aluminum.

Processor

A15 Bionic chip with 5-core GPU to deliver incredible performance and efficiency for heavier workloads and designed with privacy and security.

Display

Both models feature Super Retina XDR displays with OLED technology that supports 1200 nits of peak HDR brightness, a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and Dolby Vision.

They also feature a Ceramic Shield front cover for protection from dust resistance, spills, and water-related accidents.

Camera

The most noticeable upgrades in both models are to the camera system.

12MP front camera with a larger sensor and larger pixels
Front TrueDepth camera
Photonic Engine for advancement in low-light performance
Action mode for videos that adjusts to vibrations shakes, and motion
Cinematic mode
End-to-end Dolby Vision HDR
Improved True Tone flash which is 10 percent brighter

Features

Emergency SOS via satellite, a first in the industry

Crash Detection

iOS 16 new Lock Screen, improved Messages, iCloud Shared Photo Library and other features

Colors and Storage

Both models will be available in Purple, Midnight, Blue, Starlight, and (PRODUCT)RED in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage capacities.

Price

iPhone 14 for $799
iPhone 14 Plus for $899

Availability

Customers will be able to pre-order the new iPhone 14 and14 Plus on September 9, beginning at 5 a.m. The iPhone 14 will be available beginning on September 16 and iPhone 14 Plus from October 7.

Customers who purchase the smartphones will receive three free months of Apple Arcade with new subscription.

Accessories

Leather Wallet with MagSafe
Leather Cases will be available in five new colors: Forest Green, Midnight, Ink, Orange, and Umber.
Clear Case and Silicone Cases will be available in Chalk Pink, Midnight, Storm blue, Red, Lilac, Succulent, Elderberry, and Sunglow.

Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing said;

“Our customers rely on their iPhone every day, and iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus introduce groundbreaking new technologies and important safety capabilities. With the new, larger 6.7-inch display on iPhone 14 Plus, users can enjoy more content onscreen when browsing the web and even more text.

Both phones have a powerful new Main camera with a huge leap in low-light performance, advanced connectivity capabilities with 5G and eSIM, and the incredible performance of A15 Bionic, which helps enable even better battery life. All of this, tightly integrated with iOS 16, makes iPhone more essential than ever.”