The iPhone 14 is the newest smartphone on the market. As we all know there are four models available: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone Pro Max. The iPhone mini is no longer available because, as Apple puts it, “Big or Bigger.”
According to the event, that evening, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus were slightly better than the iPhone 13 in terms of battery and camera performance. Then, and this is where things start to get interesting, Apple debuted the iPhone 14 Pro.
The iPhone 14 Pro has arrived, but do you need to upgrade? With the release of the iPhone 13 Pro a little more than a year ago, how and where do the Pro phones differ? While Apple’s event name for its new arsenal drop, “Far out,” suggested groundbreaking innovations, the differences we see are subtle, centered on an improved camera system, an updated chipset, and some software tweaks.
Many people are now faced with a simple decision: are these differences significant enough to warrant an upgrade? It depends. Here are the main reasons to upgrade to the iPhone 14 Pro over last year’s iPhone 13 Pro.
Whether you’re considering upgrading from Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro or deciding between it and the 14 Pro, here are the top reasons to do so:
The iPhone 14 Pro vs. The iPhone 13 Pro
Apple discontinued the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max with the release of the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. Even though Apple is no longer selling last year’s Pro models, that doesn’t mean they’re no longer available.
The old Pro may still be available from third-party retailers and carriers. Should you go for iPhone 13 Pro or the iPhone 14 Pro? In nearly every way, the iPhone 14 Pro appears to outperform the iPhone 13 Pro in terms of features, hardware, and lifespan.
However, there isn’t always a significant difference between the two phones. If you already have an iPhone 13 Pro, it appears that upgrading to the iPhone 14 Pro is unnecessary. If you have an older iPhone and are trying to decide between the two, I’d recommend going with the newer 14 Pro, unless you’re getting a killer deal on the 13 Pro.
Specifications
|
Features |
iPhone 14 Pro |
iPhone 13 Pro |
| Display | 120Hz, 6.1-inch OLED | 120Hz, 6.1-inch OLED |
| Cameras | 48MP primary, 12MP ultrawide, and 12MP telephoto lenses with 3X optical zoom | 12MP primary, 12MP telephoto, and 12MP ultrawide |
| Battery | 3,200 mAh | 3,095 mAh |
| Colors | Space Black, Deep Purple, Silver, Gold, and Blue are some of the colors available. | Alpine Green, Silver, Gold, Graphite, and Sierra Blue are some of the colors available. |
| RAM/storage | 6GB RAM/storage with 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB | 6GB RAM/storage with 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Video recording feature | 8K video recording with Action Mode | 4K HDR with Cinematic Mode |
| Price | It starts at $999 and rises from there. |
It starts at $999 and rises from there. |
Should You Consider Upgrading To The iPhone 14 Pro?
1) You Desire A Larger, More Powerful Camera Suite.
The new camera suite for the iPhone 14 Pro, as the event name suggests, allows you to take photos from afar.
Moving from the 12-megapixel main wide camera on the iPhone 13 Pro to a 48MP main wide camera improves low-light shots and autofocus (especially in selfie mode). It keeps figures in focus while still providing details and vibrancy to the surrounding subjects.
A 48MP camera provides better zoom and night mode or low-light capabilities, resulting in a sharper image even from a distance or in low-light conditions. Not to mention that the 48MP sensor is 65% larger than the main camera on the iPhone 13 Pro.
In addition to the main 48MP camera, the 14 Pro has a 12MP ultrawide lens and a 12MP telephoto lens with 3X zoom capabilities. The new sensor also includes a 2X telephoto option for capturing detail, sharpening, and exposure from a greater distance.
The iPhone 14 Pro now has a new Action Mode for video stabilization, even when you’re in action behind the camera. The cinematic mode has also been improved for all you casual home filmmakers, with even sharper quality and detail between transitions.
2) If You Desire a Larger Battery
Both the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 have larger batteries. That is a proven fact. The iPhone 14 Pro has a video playback time of up to 23 hours, whereas the iPhone 13 Pro only has 22 hours. While this is only one hour less, it could mean the difference between life and death.
The new A16 Bionic Chip has yet to be tested, but we anticipate improved efficiency and performance on the iPhone 14 Pro.
3) If You Wish Always-On display. Always Ready.
The most latest feature of the iPhone 14 is that, now that your Lock Screen is always visible, you don’t even need to tap it to stay informed. When you place your iPhone face down or in your pocket, it goes dark to conserve battery life. It has the All-day life of the battery4 despite having so many new skills whereas this feature was not available in iPhone 13 pro.
4) You Want To Spend Some Time On Dynamic Island
The most noticeable difference between the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro is the new notch and lock screen interface, which includes Dynamic Island and always-on display functions.
The new Dynamic Island bridges the gap between lock screen widgets and home screen notifications by providing easy and live access to controls such as music player toggles, microphone indicators, and more while you are still using other apps.
For another example, while scrolling through Instagram, your timer will appear at the top of the screen so you know exactly when to check the chicken in the oven.
Rather than breaking up the center with a notch, as seen on the iPhone 13 Pro’s display, the new pill-shaped notch eliminates some black space and now doubles as adaptive live widgets.
The updated notch space will also house the privacy indicators for the phone’s new microphone and camera and space for the battery percentage display, which is expected to return, thanks to iOS 16.
Wrapping up
In terms of Apple smartphone innovation this year, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are really where it’s at.
While the iPhone 13 Pro Max was and still is a fantastic phone, the iPhone 14 Pro Max introduces some intriguing new features. Among these are a significantly improved 48MP wide camera and a superior selfie camera, as well as the ability for the phone’s brighter display to remain ‘always-on.’
Of course, there’s the usual performance boost, and Apple’s mission to eliminate the notch advances significantly with a significantly more compact solution. Indeed, Apple’s new Dynamic Island promises to turn the infamous screen blight into a genuine virtue.
Overall, the iPhone 14 Pro Max appears to be a solid step forward for Apple, though it is now significantly more expensive in some territories. Given the inevitable discounts that the iPhone 13 Pro Max will receive, the older phone may end up being the better buy.
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