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With Apple’s newest wave of smartphones arriving in stores on Sept. 16, you’re probably asking yourself two questions: “Should I upgrade my phone?” and “Is the iPhone 14 worth it?” I spent almost a week testing the iPhone 14 to help you answer these questions, because, reader, I too am somebody who uses a phone that was released in 2020 and was torn on whether I should upgrade or not.
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Design
At first glance, the $799 iPhone 14 looks nearly identical to the iPhone 13. The only physical differences I noticed were a slightly bigger camera bump on the back and the lack of a SIM card tray. With its strengthened front and rear glass panels (which are the toughest in the business) and its aerospace-grade aluminum edges, the iPhone 14 is sleek and durable in equal measure.
The smartphone rocks a fully waterproof build with an IP68 rating, which means the phone can survive immersion in 6 meters (20 feet) of water for 30 minutes. It’ll survive spillage from your morning coffee, too.


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A brighter display means you can more easily use your iPhone in direct sunlight. I took the iPhone 14 to a farmers market on a sunny day and was pleasantly surprised at how clear and bright the screen was.
If you’re a smartphone enthusiast, you may be disappointed to learn that the iPhone 14 omits the 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate — a feature found in the iPhone 13 Pro and 14 Pro, as well as a number of Android smartphones, like the competing Galaxy S22 from Samsung. A higher refresh rate helps improve clarity, especially when it comes to scrolling large bodies of text and while gaming. Personally, I don’t feel as though the screen is inferior whatsoever; the user interface was buttery-smooth.
It’s also worth a mention that Apple now offers iPhone 14 in an even larger size. The $899 iPhone 14 Plus features a 10% bigger display that measures 6.7 inches. If you want to view more content on your display, increase your phone’s text size, or prefer a more immersive display for gaming and video consumption, I highly recommend opting for the 14 Plus over the iPhone 14. Just know that it’s harder to use one-handed.
Cameras
Arguably, the biggest upgrade for the iPhone 14 series is its camera system. Besides having a brighter flash on the backside, you’ll find a new 12MP selfie camera on board that supports autofocus, so your selfies will be sharper and better in quality. The new autofocus tech makes it easier to capture group shots, too.
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Not only that, but the iPhone 14 also packs a brand new 12MP main camera with a larger sensor, a faster f/1.5 aperture, and improved image processing — what Apple dubs the “Photonic Engine.” The tech uses machine learning and software alongside your phone’s cameras to improve the quality of low-light photos.
As for the ultra-wide lens, Apple says it’s two times better than the iPhone 13’s camera at capturing photos in low light. I was blown away by the detail the lens provided for up-close images. I primarily use my iPhone for taking pictures of my dogs (don’t we all?) and Luca, my husky, looks especially majestic.

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