The iPhone 14 leaks are gaining steam, and Apple’s new phones may bring years of changes. So far, leaks have revealed a more elegant form, a faster A16 Bionic chip, and a clearer main camera. In other words, it’s easy to see why the iPhone 14 is one of our most anticipated smartphones of 2022. Here’s what we’ve heard so far about the iPhone 14, and why it promises to be one of Apple’s largest products in 2022.
iPhone 14 release date
There has been no indication of a possible release date for the iPhone 14. We expect to see the iPhone 14 debut in September 2022, based on past Apple launch events. Based on Apple’s past behavior, the iPhone 14 may be unveiled Tuesday, September 13, and go on sale 10 days later, on September 22. It is best to not that this is just speculation. According to iPhone 14 leaks, the phone is going through engineering validation tests (EVTs), which means that the design has been finalized since the iPhone 14 began trial production in February. These examinations will verify whether the new versions live up to Apple’s exacting criteria.
iPhone 14 price
To state the obvious, pricing is tough to predict. However, we anticipate that the iPhone 14 will cost near the price of the iPhone 13, which starts at $799 for the regular iPhone 13 and $999 for the iPhone 13 Pro. There may not be an iPhone 14 Mini in existence, so a larger 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max should cost $899. However, there’s a catch: three of the four iPhone 14 models are expected to see price increases according to somewhat trustworthy iPhone 14 leaks by LeaksApplePro.
The basic iPhone 14 is anticipated to stay at $799, and the iPhone 14 Max will continue at $899. However, the iPhone 14 Pro may rise to $1,099, which is a $100 increase over the $999 iPhone 13 Pro. The price of the iPhone 14 Pro Max may also climb by similar proportions; it could cost as much as $1,199. Anyone hoping to acquire a high-end next-gen iPhone 14 would be hurt by this rather large jump in launch pricing.
iPhone 14 Max replacing iPhone 14 mini
Despite the iPhone 12 mini’s reported poor sales, Apple introduced an iPhone 13 mini in tandem with all of the other iPhone 13 variants last fall. However, after that, the mini may be obsolete, as Apple is expected to restructure its 2022 iPhone lineup. There could be a larger version of the current 6.1-inch iPhone 14. So there will be two standard smartphones and two bigger screen versions of the 14th edition. It’s also possible that the iPhone 14’s debut signals the removal of the iPhone 11 from Apple’s phone lineup this fall. It’s uncertain whether both iPhone 13 and 12 minis will be kept.
iPhone 14 leaks: The design
The iPhone 14 will resemble an iPhone 12 crossed with an iPhone 4, according to Jon Prosser and his Front Page Tech video, which promises that the device will retain flat edges. However, the edges may feature a mute button and a group of rounded buttons for volume control, reminiscent of the iPhone 4. The iPhone 14 is expected to have a titanium-based case, which will make it more durable and robust than previous versions, as well as offer a smoother feel. The back of the device is also said to be made of glass with a satin-like finish, unlike the current models.
The iPhone 14 is no longer expected to eliminate the notch, according to some iPhone 14 leaks, who believe that the entire iPhone family will be notch-free in 2023. The iPhone 13 that we currently have doesn’t seem to be all that different from the renders of the iPhone 14 above. The notch is still thinner, and the rear cameras are stacked diagonally. In reality, it makes us wonder what will actually change about the iPhone 14.
If you’re interested in seeing how the iPhone 14 lineup is progressing in terms of size, the image below compares all four models side by side on Weibo. According to case makers, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro will both have 6.1-inch displays, with the iPhone 14 Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max possibly having a screen length of up to 6.7 inches.
iPhone 14 leaks: The display
Given the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max featured a 120Hz screen, all future iPhone 14 models should have one as well. LTPO panels or advancement of that technology would be ideal. A new supply chain report claims the iPhone 14 Max, perhaps dubbed the iPhone 14 Plus, will have a 120Hz refresh rate screen. LG will presumably be the screen provider in this scenario, but whether the regular iPhone 14 will have a higher refresh rate or continue at 60Hz is yet unknown.
According to iPhone 14 leaks by The Elec, at least one iPhone 14 model features an LTPS screen, which implies a 60Hz panel may be kept around. Supplier reports have only further reinforced the notion that the basic iPhone 14 will miss out on a high refresh rate display.
Another somewhat different theory claims the iPhone 14 and 14 Max will have 90Hz refresh rates. This would be an upgrade over the iPhone 13 and 13 mini, but it wouldn’t tread on the Pro model’s faster displays. Given that the iPhone 13 was supposed to include an always-on display, and because it never appeared, it’s probable that the iPhone 14 will include one.
iPhone 14 leaks: Touch ID
The return of Touch ID, one of the most significant changes for the iPhone 14 over prior versions, would be one of them. Rather than being incorporated into a power button, it will supposedly be placed beneath the iPhone 14’s display, similar to several fingerprint sensors on top Android phones.
However, there is still uncertainty surrounding the matter. According to iPhone 14 leaks by analyst Ming Chi-Kuo, there will not be an iPhone with Touch ID or under-display Face ID for another few years. This would have been a major letdown because, during these face-covering times, having an alternative to Face ID is really useful. But Apple has now made it possible for Face ID to identify a genuine user even when they are wearing a mask, thanks to iOS 15.4. It performs very well, suggesting that Apple may have outsmarted the necessity for fingerprint-centric biometrics.
iPhone 14 leaks: The cameras
We’re seeing more iPhone 14 leaks about the cameras, and the rumors are starting to get intriguing. According to iPhone 14 leaks by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 14 Pro models will feature a 48MP main sensor, which is a substantial increase from the 12MP camera on the iPhone 13. TrendForce, a Taiwanese research firm, backs up the 48 MP main camera assertion by suggesting that megapixels matter once again to Apple, at least when it comes to its Pro smartphones.
However, a larger main sensor would be appreciated, especially given the iPhone’s dismal performance in this area. Still, an improved telephoto lens is something we’re looking forward to, as the iPhone lags behind competitors such as the Samsung Galaxy S21. In fact, if Apple takes inspiration from the Galaxy S21 Ultra and incorporates a secondary telephoto camera with 10x optical zoom, it would be fantastic.
According to some iPhone 14 leaks, the iPhone 14’s front camera will get autofocus as well as a wider aperture (f/1.9 vs. f/2.2 on previous iPhones). Autofocus should improve FaceTime conversations‘ sharpness, and the wider aperture should aid low-light selfies. The improvements to the front camera would be retroactive to all iPhone 14 models, not just the Pro versions.
iPhone 14 specs
So far, all we’ve learned about the iPhone 14’s features is bits and pieces. We predict that the following year’s iPhone will use an A-series chip design from Apple. The A16 processor is expected to provide a significant increase in both CPU and graphical performance over the A15 Bionic tipped for the iPhone 13, according to iPhone 14 leaks.
The iPhone 14 is expected to include a 4nm processor from TSMC, which would be even more compact and efficient than the 5nm A15 Bionic planned for the iPhone 13. However, according to some recent iPhone 14 leaks, TSMC is having difficulty producing smaller chips, implying that the iPhone 14 may retain a 5nm chipset. If so, it will be the first time an iPhone has lasted three years with the same-size system-on-chip.
According to tipster LeaksApplePro, the iPhone 14 will employ an A15 Bionic rather than improved silicon, suggesting: “Apple is seriously considering using the A15 in the non-pro iPhones later this year. However, the Cupertino-based company plans to call it the A16 chip.”
According to iPhone 14 leaks by Kuo, all four iPhone 14 variants will include 6GB of RAM, up from 4GB in the iPhone 13 and 13 mini. The base models, however, would still rely on LPDDR4X RAM like the current iPhone 13 line, while the Pro versions will purportedly use faster and more efficient LPDDR5 memory. Analyst Jeff Pu predicts that all four iPhone 14 variants will come with 6GB of RAM too.
On the storage front, we’d anticipate Apple to stick with the iPhone 13’s current options, which start at 128GB and go all the way up to 1TB for the Pro versions. However, a report claims that the iPhone 14 will have a massive 2TB of onboard storage. Given no Samsung phone offers this capacity, and they’ve previously been generous with storage, we’re doubtful that an iPhone will feature the most storage on a smartphone.
According to iPhone 14 leaks by analyst Emma Mohr-McClune of GlobalDate, Apple might release an eSIM-only iPhone 14. The move would appeal to consumers who require two SIMs, such as business people and overseas tourists, by strengthening the iPhone’s attractiveness among them.
iPhone 14 5G and connectivity
Following Apple’s purchase of Intel’s modem business, it’s feasible that the iPhone 14 will have an Apple-made 5G modem. This would undoubtedly give Apple greater control over both the 5G performance and battery longevity. A new 5G chip from Apple may help reduce power consumption while maintaining exceptional performance, according to iPhone 14 leaks. TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) has reportedly received orders for the upcoming iPhone 14 family from Apple, according to a recent news report from Taiwan’s Economic Daily News.
It is said that the supplier is planning to use a 6nm manufacturing technology to develop the radio frequency chips, which may enable them to produce a chip that is physically smaller while still providing excellent performance. A 5G chip that is smaller in size might also provide more space for Apple to install a larger battery. As a result of better power efficiency, the aforementioned chip may improve the phone’s overall battery life.
On the subject of connectivity, an old iPhone 13 rumor has resurfaced that the smartphone will have the ability to connect to satellite networks, allowing users to send text messages to emergency services when mobile networks are down. That function wasn’t included in the iPhone 13, but it may appear in future models as Apple seeks to enhance its phones’ emergency capabilities.
iPhone 14 leaks: The software
The iPhone 14 will debut with a newer version of iOS software when it launches in the fall, according to Apple’s pattern for the last ten years. Because we’re now on iOS 15, the next version is practically certain to be iOS 16 unless Apple reverses its numbering practice as it did with macOS. We don’t know what Apple has planned for iOS 16’s software updates, and we won’t find out until the company’s annual developer conference, which is usually in June. With iOS 15.4 bringing numerous changes to the iPhone, Apple is already quite busy on the software side.
iPhone 14 vs iPhone 14 Pro
Based on everything we’ve heard so far, it looks like the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max will be in a class of their own. We feel that way because only the Pros are expected to have telephoto lenses once again. Not only that but the new iPhone 14 Pros are rumored to have an in-display Touch ID, which would give up the notch for a punch-hole display.
It’s likely that the iPhone 14 Pro models will have a significantly better main camera than the standard iPhone 14, with a resolution of 48MP rather than 12MP. And it’s conceivable that only the iPhone 14 Pros will feature USB-C connectivity instead of Lightning ports. If you want to learn more about the iPhone 14 Pro leaks, make sure to check our detailed article on the topic.
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