Apple iPhone 14 Pro

An Overview

Apple iPhone 14 Pro is a premium device by Apple, announced on 7th September 2022 and to be released on 16th September 2022. The handset measures 147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm and weighs 206g.  It has a 6.1-inch, LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision Display with 1,000 nits (typ), and 2,000 nits (HBM) brightness. The display has a refresh rate of 120Hz. It uses either Dual SIM or Dual eSIM, depending on your preference. It runs on iOS 16 and is powered by Apple’s latest chipset, Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm).

The processing unit on the iPhone 14 pro-Max is Hexa-core (2×3.46 GHz Avalanche + 4x Blizzard). In terms of optics, the Pro Max features a dual selfie camera set up (12MP + SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) and a Quad main camera set-up (48MP + 12MP + 12MP + OF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth). You can pick from 4 options in terms of internal storage: 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM. The handset comes in Space Black, Silver, Gold, and Deep Purple color variants.

Display and Design

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is a premium smartphone with outstanding features and aesthetics. It looks and feels excellent in the hand. The handset’s body is made of Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), and stainless-steel frame. The materials used to manufacture the device are pretty heavy, hence its weight (206g). At 6.1-inches, iPhone 14 Pro is a modestly big display, for an iPhone device. Experience a bright display on the device at 1,000 nits (typ) and 2,000 nits (HBM). Such high brightness is awesome when watching movies and playing games, giving you the best experience ever.

The brightness of the devices is aided by the LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision display type installed on it. With a high resolution of 1179 x 2556 pixels, a 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density), and a refresh rate of 120Hz, you surely get value for your money when you lay your hand on the premium handset. Protecting the bright display is a Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating, which (is always on display).

Dynamic Island: An Interactive User Experience

The Dynamic Island enables new ways to interact with the iPhone, featuring a design that blends the line between hardware and software, adapting in real-time to show important alerts, notifications, and activities. With the introduction of the Dynamic Island, the TrueDepth camera has been redesigned to take up less of the display area. Without impeding content on the screen, the Dynamic Island maintains an active state to allow users easier access to controls with a simple tap-and-hold. Ongoing background activities like Maps, Music, or a timer remain visible and interactive, and third-party apps in iOS 16 that provide information like sports scores and ride-sharing with Live Activities can take advantage of Dynamic Island.

Performance

Processing Power

Battery

A Li-Ion 3,200 mAh, non-removable (12.38 working hours) battery is installed on the device, enabling you to longer hours whether talking on the phone, texting, chatting via social media platforms, browsing the internet, live video streaming, or playing your favorite games available on Apple Store. Fast charging is supported through Apple’s wired Type C that fast charges the batter from 0- 50% in 30 min (USB Power Delivery 2.0). It supports MagSafe wireless charging of 15W and Qi magnetic fast wireless charging of 7.5W.

Featuring iOS 16

Designed to make the most of the exciting new features of the iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 16 introduces a fresh take on the Lock Screen, along with enhanced communication, sharing, and smart features that transform how users interact with their iPhones. The Lock Screen is now more personal, stunning, and useful than ever, featuring a multilayered effect that beautifully places photo subjects in front of the time, along with newly designed widgets that provide quick access to information.

For those looking for Lock Screen inspiration, the wallpaper gallery has a variety of choices, including Apple collections, a Weather wallpaper that shows live weather updates throughout the day, an Astronomy wallpaper showcasing views of the Earth, moon, and solar system, and much more. In Messages, users can now edit or recall messages they’ve just sent, and they can mark conversations as unread for later review. The iCloud Shared Photo Library makes it a breeze to share photo collections with family. Live Text has become even more powerful, now capable of recognizing text in videos and quickly converting currency, translating text, and more. Plus, Visual Look Up introduces a new feature that lets users tap and hold on an image’s subject to lift it from the background and use it in apps like Messages.

Camera

Main Camera

The Pro camera takes center stage on the iPhone 14 Pro. Apple introduced the all-new 48MP Main camera with an advanced quad-pixel sensor. It has up to 4X the resolution.  The technical specifications on the main camera are a quad camera set-up:

• 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
• 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
• 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
• TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)

It features a Dual-LED dual-tone flash, and HDR (photo/panorama). The main camera has video capture capabilities of both 1080p and up to 4K (4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps), stereo sound rec.)

Network and Connectivity

The iPhone 14 is equipped with 5G capabilities and supports a range of bands including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G. You can connect to networks using either a Nano-SIM or an eSIM. Plus, it pairs effortlessly with your other devices via Bluetooth, featuring Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, and LE specifications. You can also connect to Wi-Fi and use your phone as a hotspot to share internet access with other devices.

The USB Lightning port allows for quick data transfers and fast charging. On the other hand, the iPhone 14 Pro takes things up a notch with lightning-fast download and upload speeds, enhanced streaming, and real-time connectivity thanks to 5G. This means you can stay connected, share, and enjoy your favorite content without a hitch. The 5G support on iPhone now spans over 250 carrier partners across more than 70 markets worldwide, with improved support for standalone networks. With eSIM, users can easily connect or transfer their existing plans digitally, making it a more secure option than a traditional SIM card, and it even allows for multiple cellular plans on one device.

Crash Detection

The iPhone 14 lineup is loaded with cutting-edge safety features that are there to lend a hand in emergencies when you need it most. It introduces a new dual-core accelerometer capable of measuring G-forces up to 256Gs, along with a high dynamic range gyroscope. Thanks to these innovations, the Crash Detection feature can recognize a serious car accident and automatically reach out to emergency services if the user is unconscious or unable to grab their phone.

This new capability builds on existing technology, like the barometer that now detects shifts in cabin pressure, GPS for monitoring speed changes, and a microphone that can catch loud sounds typical of severe crashes. Apple’s sophisticated motion algorithms, refined with over a million hours of real-world driving and crash data, boost accuracy even more. When paired with the Apple Watch, Crash Detection leverages the strengths of both devices to ensure users get help swiftly. If a serious crash is detected, the emergency services call interface will pop up on the Apple Watch, which is likely to be closer to the user, while the call itself is made through the iPhone if it’s within range for the best connection.

Emergency SOS via Satellite

The iPhone 14 lineup is packed with innovative safety features designed to offer emergency help when you need it the most. It boasts a new dual-core accelerometer that can measure G-forces up to 256Gs, along with a high dynamic range gyroscope. Thanks to these advancements, the Crash Detection feature on the iPhone can identify a serious car accident and automatically call emergency services if the user is unconscious or unable to reach their phone. This new functionality builds on existing tech, like the barometer that now detects changes in cabin pressure, GPS for tracking speed variations, and a microphone that can pick up loud sounds typical of severe crashes. Apple has also developed advanced motion algorithms, trained on over a million hours of real-world driving and crash data, to enhance accuracy even further.

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