We thoroughly compare the two little ones in the house, the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 are similar in design and differ in everything else.
Just like we compared the two iPhone 14″ big guys, the iPhone 14 Pro Max with the iPhone 14 Plus, also all compare the two smallest in the house to see all the differences. The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 are similar in some things and different in many othersrarely have we seen so many changes between the “base” generation and the Pro.
What are the differences between the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14?
This is the year where more differences we have found between the base iPhone models and the Pro models. There are many functions that are only present in the iPhone 14 Pro, these are all:
- Dynamic Island: a new way to interact with iPhone.
- ProMotion technology.
- Always active screen.
- A16 Bionic chip more powerful and efficient.
- Longer battery life.
- New 48 megapixel main camera.
- 3x optical zoom.
- LiDAR scanner.
- 1TB storage option.
Comparison between iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14
Specification table
iPhone 14 Pro | iPhone 14 | |
---|---|---|
Dimensions | 14.75 x 7.15 x 0.78cm | 14.67 x 7.15 x 0.78cm |
Weight | 206g | 172g |
Screen | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED |
Resolution and density | 2,556 x 1,179 pixels, 460 dpi | 2,532 x 1,170 pixels, 460 dpi |
display technologies | ProMotion (1-120Hz), Always-On Display, TrueTone, 2,000 nits | TrueTone, 800 nits |
Processor | A16 Bionic | A15 Bionic |
RAM | 6GB | 6GB |
Operating system | iOS 16 | iOS 16 |
Storage | 128, 256, 512GB and 1TB | 128, 256, 512GB |
cameras | Triple camera (48+12+12MP) | Double camera (12+12MP) |
Front camera | 12 MP with autofocus | 12 MP with autofocus |
Drums | 23 hours of video playback | 20 hours of video playback |
Colors | Dark Purple, Gold, Silver and Space Black | Star White, Midnight, Blue, Purple and Red |
Others | Dynamic Island, Crash detection, Satellite connection, Dual SIM, Dual eSIM, Face ID, IP68 water resistance 30 min at 6 meters, MagSafe, Ceramic Shield | Accident detection, connection to satellites, Dual SIM, Dual eSIM, Face ID, IP68 water resistance 30 min at 6 meters, MagSafe, Ceramic Shield |
starting price | €1,319 | €1,009 |
Design
Starting with the design, we are facing two practically identical devices in terms of size and dimensions. Although it is true that the iPhone 14 stands out especially for its lightness, it weighs 34 grams less. This is due to the use of stainless steel in the iPhone 14 Pro and aluminum in the iPhone 14.
We can find 4 key differences in the design of both devices:
- The Dynamic Islandwhich replaces the notch on the iPhone 14 Pro.
- The camera modulemuch larger in the 14 Pro and with one more sensor.
- The colorsDeep Purple, Gold, Silver and Space Black on the 14 Pro and Blue, Purple, Star White, Midnight and Red on the 14.
- Materials and finishesstainless steel and frosted glass on iPhone 14 Pro and aluminum and glossy glass on iPhone 14.
cameras
The main difference between the iPhone Pro and the normal iPhone is in the cameras, and this year we have notable differences. After many years Apple has changed the resolution of the main camera and in the iPhone 14 Pro we have a 48 megapixel main camera instead of 12. But that’s not all, we find improvements in all sensors.
These are the specifications of the iPhone 14 Pro camera:
- 48 Mpx main camera with Quad Pixel sensor: 24mm – 48mm (x2 telephoto), ƒ/1.78 aperture, 1.22µm Single Pixel, 2.44µm Quad Pixel.
- telephoto: 77mm, 3x Optical Zoom, ƒ/2.8 Aperture, 6 Element Lens.
- ultra wide angle camera: 13mm, 120° field of view, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 6-element lens.
And these are the specifications of the iPhone 14 cameras:
- 12 main camera: ƒ/1.5 aperture, 2.5 times brighter than iPhone 13.
- ultra wide angle camera: 120° field of view, ƒ/2.4 aperture, 2x brighter than iPhone 13.
Both models also feature a new front camera 12-megapixel TrueDepth with an ƒ/1.9 aperture for better low-light photos and videos, debuting autofocus. We also have the Photonic Engine, a new level of computational photography. As well as the new Action mode.
Screen
Another point where we found the biggest differences between the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14. The change that stands out the most is the cutout on the screen, in one we have the new Dynamic Island and in the other the classic notch.
But, in addition to this aesthetic change, we must highlight other important differences in terms of screen technology, the iPhone 14 Pro has the best screen on the market, while the iPhone 14 Plus has a simpler panel. All this differentiates the screen of the iPhone 14 Pro from that of the regular iPhone 14:
- ProMotion technology. With refresh rate between 1 and 120 Hz that allows the screen always on. In the 14 Plus we have a 60 Hz panel.
- always on display. An exclusive feature of the iPhone 14 Pro.
- 2,000 nits peak brightness outdoorson the iPhone 14 Plus we have a maximum brightness of 800 nits, 1,200 nits in HDR content.
Processor
This year only the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max use the A16 Bionic chip, a more powerful and efficient evolution of the A15 Bionic chip. For its part, the iPhone 15 maintains the A15 Bionic. The new chip represents an improvement of around 10% in terms of power and offers extra autonomy. These are the data of the two Apple chips:
- A16 Bionic chip
- 4nm
- 6 core CPU (2 performance and 4 efficiency)
- 5-core GPU with 50% more memory bandwidth
- 16-core Neural Engine
- 16 billion transistors
- A15 Bionic chip
- 5nm
- 6 core CPU (2 performance and 4 efficiency)
- 5 core GPU
- 16-core Neural Engine
- 15 billion transistors
Drums
In this section the differences are small, the iPhone 14 Pro improves autonomy when the screen comes into play, since it has a more efficient panel. However, in other tasks, the battery of the iPhone 14 is superior. These are the data offered by Apple:
iPhone 14 Pro battery life
- video playback: up to 23 hours
- video streaming: up to 20 hours
- audio playback: up to 75 hours
iPhone 14 battery life
- video playback: up to 20 hours
- video streaming: up to 16 hours
- audio playback: up to 80 hours
Price
All iPhone 14s have increased in price in most countries and Apple has its reasons, however the difference between the normal models and the Pro has remained more or less constant. In this case, we are facing a difference greater than 300 euros What must be considered:
- iPhone 14 Pro Max official price: 1,319 euros.
- iPhone 14 Plus official price: 1,009 euros.
Which is more recommended, the iPhone 14 Pro or the iPhone 14?
In this case, looking at all the differences, the most recommended thing is to get the iPhone 14 Pro. It costs more, true, but we get a lot of features and improvements on just about everything. Cameras, screen, battery, processor, everything works in favor of the iPhone 14 Pro minus the price.
We have already seen the few differences between the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 13, so there really is not much reason to buy the new model. This year, The most recommended iPhone are the iPhone 14 Pro since they are the ones that arrive with the main improvements. In case I don’t want to spend so much money, I would go. for him iPhone 13.
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