Here’s everything we think we know about the iPhone 14 Pro so far
Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro is expected to include a design that differs significantly from the iPhone 13 Pro, possibly shaking up the iPhone lineup. As of now, speculations have included anything from a reintroduction of Touch ID to the abolition of the bezels.
Even while the iPhone 13 Pro is an excellent advance over its predecessor, it is hardly a game-changer. Since the iPhone 11 Pro, the iPhone hasn’t made a major jump forward.
There’s little doubt that Apple will have to up its game to compete with the likes of Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Ultra and Google’s Pixel 6 Pro. Thanks to leaks and speculations, it seems like Apple’s next Pro model will do precisely that.
So far, here’s everything we know and expect to see from the iPhone 14 Pro.
Rumored dates and prices for the iPhone 14 Pro
Naturally, Apple is exceedingly secretive when it comes to the release dates and prices of its next iPhones. Our best guess is that the iPhone 14 will be unveiled in September, based on recent releases.
Rumors claim that the iPhone 14 range has begun trial production, according to the most recent reports. That’s a crucial phase in the manufacturing process of the smartphone. A device’s design should be finalised, quality assurance equipment should be calibrated, and manufacturing process problems should be identified.
The iPhone 14 Pro’s starting price is expected to be the same as its predecessor’s, at $999. The Samsung Galaxy S22 is now available for $799, but Apple isn’t going to lower the price of its higher-end flagship phone (particularly with the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max slated to maintain the $699 and $799 pricing slots). One might make the case that a premium phone with well-chosen software and three great cameras is worth $999.
Design for the new iPhone 14 Pro
However, there are few solid reports about how the iPhone 14 Pro’s design would look. Even though the iPhone 13 had just been announced, tipster Jon Prosser released a set of renderings based on what seemed to be leaked information that showed significant revisions for the iPhone 14 Pro.
When it comes to its camera, Apple seems to be following in Samsung’s footsteps, with a three-camera setup like that seen on the Galaxy S22 Ultra, which was shown earlier this year.
Volume buttons are seen as an homage to the iPhone 4, which was released in 2010. The iPhone 14 Pro may include a titanium chassis, making it both stronger and lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro.
Rumors of a port-less design have not convinced us that the iPhone 14 Pro and its siblings will feature ports. We don’t believe Apple is ready to give up on sports just yet, since the firm chose to stick with the Lightning connector for the iPhone 13 series rather than embrace USB-C connectivity.
Many of Apple’s gadgets currently have USB-C connection, so it seems likely that the iPhone 14 will also have USB-C connectivity, according to the speculations.
The now notorious display notch will be gone, and Prosser’s renderings imply Apple will opt with a punch-hole selfie camera instead. We’d expect a single camera/sensor cutout to be the most plausible explanation for the asymmetrical design.
Under-display fingerprint scanners have been rumoured to make a comeback as a type of Touch ID. A future where people wear masks may cause Face ID to fail given how long the finest Android phones have had this feature. However, with iOS 15.4’s Face ID unlock feature, Touch ID is no longer an urgent need.
Other than black, white, a light peach, and a dark green render, not much has been hinted regarding the colour possibilities for the iPhone 14 Pro. The dark green image seems promising, but again, it’s merely a render, so we should proceed with caution.
Display of the iPhone 14 Pro
The dynamic refresh rate display of the iPhone 13 Pro was one of the most significant enhancements. When a rapid refresh rate was required, the screen could shift from 120Hz to as low as 10Hz thanks to the usage of an LTPO panel, which saved battery life.
According to the speculations thus far, we don’t anticipate this to alter with the next iPhone 13 Pro. However, a newer LTPO screen, like the one in the OnePlus 10 Pro, may be able to enhance power efficiency, as demonstrated in the phone.
The iPhone 14 Pro is expected to have a 6.1-inch display, while the iPhone 14 Pro Max is expected to have a 6.7-inch display. Since the iPhone screen design hasn’t changed much in five years, the elimination of the notch is the most important enhancement here, as previously remarked.
To fit the front camera and the sensors required for the Face ID unlocking function, Apple is anticipated to use a pill-shaped notch. Alternatively, there is a speculation that it will need two cuts, as seen in this iPhone 14 Pro idea.
Cameras on the iPhone 14 Pro
The number of cameras on the iPhone 14 Pro isn’t expected to vary much, since the Pro models are expected to stay with the traditional setup of a primary, ultrawide, and telephoto lens. That’s hardly a terrible thing, given how often Apple devices appear in our top camera phone rankings.
Apple has utilised 12MP cameras for years, but a single source suggests that the iPhone 14 Pro will have a 48MP primary camera. While Apple’s computational photography is among of the greatest in the world, having more megapixels to work with will definitely offer the iPhone 14 Pro greater flexibility when it comes to processing light and details; we might be at a time when megapixels matter once again to Apple.
We’d be amazed if the ultrawide camera didn’t get a boost in terms of field of vision and a reduction in edge distortion.
Apple may be working on a periscope-style zoom camera, which would allow the telephoto lens to obtain a magnification increase. The iPhone 14 Pro would be the most likely candidate to have this new function, if it were to appear at all. The periscope camera may arrive on the iPhone 15 in 2023, but Apple oracle Ming-Chi Kuo thinks otherwise.
Front-facing camera upgrades have not been announced. It would, however, benefit from a software upgrade to improve portrait and low-light photography.
Specifications and battery life of the iPhone 14 Pro
The iPhone 14 Pro’s specifications haven’t been leaked yet, but it’s safe to assume that any new model will feature an upgraded processor, as is the case with every new iPhone.
We should anticipate an A16 Bionic processor to follow the A15 Bionic, with enhanced performance on all fronts. The manufacturing node for this device is projected to be reduced from 5nm to 4nm. However, Apple may also make a 5G modem.
The A15 Bionic’s CPU, graphics, and brain processing speed will very certainly be improved upon with the iPhone 14 Pro. While it’s unclear how much of a difference this will make to the typical user, the iPhone 14 Pro isn’t going to have any trouble with anything.
The iPhone 14 Pro, according to a new leak, would include 8GB of RAM. Because of Apple’s focus on efficiency, the iPhone 14 Pro might become an incredible powerhouse if it had more RAM than Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Even if you don’t think your existing iPhone is sluggish, adding an additional GB of RAM can be considered excessive. It seems odd to us that all four iPhone 14 versions are expected to include 6GB of RAM, according to analyst Jeff Pu.
It’s possible that the iPhone 14 Pro’s storage may increase up to 1TB, although there haven’t been any serious reports about it yet.
Rumors about the battery capacity or size have not yet surfaced. Nonetheless, we’re certain that the iPhone 14 Pro will equal or beat the 11 hours and 42 minutes that the iPhone 13 Pro achieved in our battery test, which requires the phone to constantly refresh web pages until it dies. After the iPhone 13 Pro Max lasted for 12 hours and 16 minutes, the iPhone 14 Pro Max should be able to accomplish the same or better, thanks to improvements to the processor and phone efficiency on the part of Apple.
The iPhone 14 Pro’s future is bright
Pro variants of the iPhone are believed to provide a major upgrade over the last several years’ worth of iPhones, and the iPhone 14 Pro is expected to be no exception. Certainly, the iPhone 14 won’t be a radical departure from the iPhone 13 and 12, but we believe that it will establish a new aesthetic and set the bar for future iPhones.
The absence of a notch, Touch ID, an increase in the primary camera’s megapixel count, and a USB-C connector all have the potential to fundamentally alter the iPhone. In turn, this would set the bar for those smartphones hoping to make it into our list of the best phones.