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iPhone 14 vs. iPhone 16 Buyer's Guide
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My 66 year old parents are still using flip phones.
I guess no one can complain about OP not using the search function first 🫣😂
Got the 14 pro just put a new battery in it and it’s absolutely fine.
I will be moving from a 12 mini to the 16PM, cant wait!
It’s going to be the most boring and lackluster keynote ever. The iPhone is mature now. A capture button is gimmicky and mocking imo. The AVP didn’t take off. Apple Car got cancelled. They totally missed the AI boat because they were 😴. We need a new kid on the block. Anyway, I’m going to rock my 14 Pro until it dies of natural causes ✌️
It’s disgusting that you think government should be deciding the design of a private sector product. Truly disgusting.
Not unusual at all, in general. Only what appears on this forum as it's an opportunity for many to rag on Apple about how lame they *believe* the update is.
Yes... you are correct this article is not about the P/M line. I believe people already know that.
If you do upgrade, and like to make photos, one thing (of many) you'll appreciate is the lens flare issue will be gone. That used to irritate me so much as it ruins a lot of potentially good photos.
Why not make an iPhone 15 Pro Max vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max? I don't think it will be too different
After over a year of reports, there are now 20 specific rumors about the features and improvements set to be offered by the two non-Pro iPhone 16 models upon their announcement next week.
While the upgrades that the iPhone 16 offers over the iPhone 15 will likely be at the center of Apple's marketing strategy later this year, many users are on two-year upgrade cycles, so the features introduced on both the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 will stack up. All of the changes the iPhone 16 models are expected to feature compared to their two direct forerunners are listed below, using information from a range of reliable sources that we have previously covered, here on MacRumors. We will continue to update this article as more rumors emerge prior to Apple's "It's Glowtime" event on Monday, September 9.
This guide focuses on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 16, but to learn about how we are expecting the iPhone 14 Pro to improve on the iPhone 16 Pro, see our other comparison article.
Design
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to largely carry over the design of their predecessors. As a result, the iPhone 16 will be a relatively significant evolution over the iPhone 14, featuring slightly rounded edges, a frosted glass back, and a vertical rear camera arrangement to facilitate spatial video capture. Other important design changes are expected to include the removal of the mute switch in favor of the Action button introduced on last year's Pro models and the introduction of an all-new "Capture" button.
iPhone 14 iPhone 16 Aluminum chassis with squared-off edges Aluminum chassis with contoured edges Glossy glass back Color-infused frosted glass back "Notch" TrueDepth camera array Dynamic Island Diagonally arranged rear camera array Vertically arranged rear camera array to support spatial video capture Ring/Silent switch Action Button "Capture Button" to trigger photography and videography features Lightning port USB-C port
Displays
For iPhone 14 users, the iPhone 16 will offer many of the display upgrades that came to the previous generation, as well as a more efficient OLED panel thanks to micro-lens technology.
iPhone 14 iPhone 16 More efficient OLED display with brighter micro-lens technology 800 nits max brightness (typical) 1,000 nits max brightness (typical) 1,200 nits peak brightness (HDR) 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR) 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor)
Cameras
The iPhone 15 introduced a major camera upgrade for Apple's standard smartphone lineup, bringing over the 48-megapixel camera of the iPhone 14 Pro. With a number of other improvements such as spatial video capture, the iPhone 16 should be a significant camera upgrade over the iPhone 14.
iPhone 14 iPhone 16 12-megapixel main camera with ƒ/1.5 aperture 48-megapixel main camera with ƒ/1.6 aperture 0.5x and 1x optical zoom options 0.5x, 1x, and 2x optical zoom options 24- and 48-megapixel super-high-resolution photos Smart HDR 4 Smart HDR 5 Portrait mode with Focus and Depth Control Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Night mode and Night mode portraits Improved Night mode and Night mode portraits Spatial video capture
Chip, Memory, and Connectivity
With the iPhone 16 models rumored to receive the same A18 chip as the Pro models to support Apple Intelligence, the new models could offer a major performance improvement over the iPhone 14, which features the A15 Bionic chip first introduced in 2021. The 2GB of additional memory and the second-generation Ultra Wideband chip are also due to be notable upgrades.
iPhone 14 iPhone 16 A15 Bionic chip (TSMC's "N5P" enhanced 5nm process) A18 chip (TSMC's "N3E" enhanced 3nm process) 16-core Neural Engine Enhanced neural Engine with "significantly" more cores to support Apple Intelligence 6GB memory 8GB memory (+33%) Wi-Fi 6 connectivity Wi-Fi 6E connectivity First-generation Ultra Wideband chip Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip (connects from 3x further away) Precision Finding for Find My friends
Batteries and Charging
The iPhone 16 models could receive some major improvements in battery technology and charging, sporting denser batteries and faster charging capabilities. It is worth noting that the iPhone 16 Plus is rumored to feature a smaller battery than its predecessors, but it is not clear how this will affect actual battery life.
iPhone 14 iPhone 16 Single-layer battery technology Stacked battery technology for increased energy density and prolonged lifespan iPhone 14: 3,279 mAh battery
iPhone 14 Plus: 4,325 mAh batteryiPhone 16: 3,561 mAh battery
iPhone 16 Plus: 4,006 mAh batteryUp to 27W wired charging Up to 40W wired charging (48% faster) 15W charging via MagSafe 20W charging via MagSafe (33% faster) Setting to prevent charging above 80% Battery manufacture date, first use, and cycle count information in Settings
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Why say this is a significant upgrade when it clearly is not. I for one tire of apple attempting to fleece the comsumer with non upgrades. If i weren't so entrenched in their ecosysyem I would leave, just as i did years ago. Where is the innovation and new designs? I'm seriously contemplating.
I'm still using a 12 mini (and my wife an XR). Neither of us feel a strong need to get the latest. I'm actually somewhat interested in getting a larger phone just because I make lots of typos on my mini and I think I'd do better with a little more keyboard real estate (though I use gesture typing and no autocorrect, so who knows).
I also dislike the subtle fisheye effect on photos on the 12 Mini (warped heads if they're in the corners). The software fixes for this issue are clearly not succeeding. And I don't have much hope that it's resolved on newer phones, given that the 1x camera is still a wide angle.
Might wait for 17 just for that 120hz.
I also dislike the subtle fisheye effect on photos on the 12 Mini (warped heads if they're in the corners). The software fixes for this issue are clearly not succeeding. And I don't have much hope that it's resolved on newer phones, given that the 1x camera is still a wide angle.
Might wait for 17 just for that 120hz.
The genius of the ecosystem in so many ways..... I am glad there is little shift in the hardware as I remain content with what I have, which is quite unique for me in technology terms so I should appreciate it whilst I can. No doubt something will be announced in the next year or so, which will make me a day 1 buyer again.
I'm tempted to upgrade because while I usually use a designated camera, I find the iPhone 14 I have to be disappointing for those quick shots. However, it is nice to only pay for service 😂
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Cmon Apple.Your competitors are producing things like look like they were pulled from star trek or total recall.
While we’re essentially buying the same phone you put out 4 years ago.
I hear about this phone the more I can’t wait to not buy the iPhone 12SSSS.
After over a year of reports, there are now 20 specific rumors about the features and improvements set to be offered by the two non-Pro iPhone 16 models upon their announcement next week.
While the upgrades that the iPhone 16 offers over the iPhone 15 will likely be at the center of Apple's marketing strategy later this year, many users are on two-year upgrade cycles, so the features introduced on both the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 will stack up. All of the changes the iPhone 16 models are expected to feature compared to their two direct forerunners are listed below, using information from a range of reliable sources that we have previously covered, here on MacRumors. We will continue to update this article as more rumors emerge prior to Apple's "It's Glowtime" event on Monday, September 9.
This guide focuses on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 16, but to learn about how we are expecting the iPhone 14 Pro to improve on the iPhone 16 Pro, see our other comparison article.
Design
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to largely carry over the design of their predecessors. As a result, the iPhone 16 will be a relatively significant evolution over the iPhone 14, featuring slightly rounded edges, a frosted glass back, and a vertical rear camera arrangement to facilitate spatial video capture. Other important design changes are expected to include the removal of the mute switch in favor of the Action button introduced on last year's Pro models and the introduction of an all-new "Capture" button.
iPhone 14 iPhone 16 Aluminum chassis with squared-off edges Aluminum chassis with contoured edges Glossy glass back Color-infused frosted glass back "Notch" TrueDepth camera array Dynamic Island Diagonally arranged rear camera array Vertically arranged rear camera array to support spatial video capture Ring/Silent switch Action Button "Capture Button" to trigger photography and videography features Lightning port USB-C port
Displays
For iPhone 14 users, the iPhone 16 will offer many of the display upgrades that came to the previous generation, as well as a more efficient OLED panel thanks to micro-lens technology.
iPhone 14 iPhone 16 More efficient OLED display with brighter micro-lens technology 800 nits max brightness (typical) 1,000 nits max brightness (typical) 1,200 nits peak brightness (HDR) 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR) 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor)
Cameras
The iPhone 15 introduced a major camera upgrade for Apple's standard smartphone lineup, bringing over the 48-megapixel camera of the iPhone 14 Pro. With a number of other improvements such as spatial video capture, the iPhone 16 should be a significant camera upgrade over the iPhone 14.
iPhone 14 iPhone 16 12-megapixel main camera with ƒ/1.5 aperture 48-megapixel main camera with ƒ/1.6 aperture 0.5x and 1x optical zoom options 0.5x, 1x, and 2x optical zoom options 24- and 48-megapixel super-high-resolution photos Smart HDR 4 Smart HDR 5 Portrait mode with Focus and Depth Control Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Night mode and Night mode portraits Improved Night mode and Night mode portraits Spatial video capture
Chip, Memory, and Connectivity
With the iPhone 16 models rumored to receive the same A18 chip as the Pro models to support Apple Intelligence, the new models could offer a major performance improvement over the iPhone 14, which features the A15 Bionic chip first introduced in 2021. The 2GB of additional memory and the second-generation Ultra Wideband chip are also due to be notable upgrades.
iPhone 14 iPhone 16 A15 Bionic chip (TSMC's "N5P" enhanced 5nm process) A18 chip (TSMC's "N3E" enhanced 3nm process) 16-core Neural Engine Enhanced neural Engine with "significantly" more cores to support Apple Intelligence 6GB memory 8GB memory (+33%) Wi-Fi 6 connectivity Wi-Fi 6E connectivity First-generation Ultra Wideband chip Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip (connects from 3x further away) Precision Finding for Find My friends
Batteries and Charging
The iPhone 16 models could receive some major improvements in battery technology and charging, sporting denser batteries and faster charging capabilities. It is worth noting that the iPhone 16 Plus is rumored to feature a smaller battery than its predecessors, but it is not clear how this will affect actual battery life.
iPhone 14 iPhone 16 Single-layer battery technology Stacked battery technology for increased energy density and prolonged lifespan iPhone 14: 3,279 mAh battery
iPhone 14 Plus: 4,325 mAh batteryiPhone 16: 3,561 mAh battery
iPhone 16 Plus: 4,006 mAh batteryUp to 27W wired charging Up to 40W wired charging (48% faster) 15W charging via MagSafe 20W charging via MagSafe (33% faster) Setting to prevent charging above 80% Battery manufacture date, first use, and cycle count information in Settings
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Cmon Apple.Your competitors are producing things like look like they were pulled from star trek or total recall.
While we’re essentially buying the same phone you put out 4 years ago.
To those who pointed out that it is actually a 33% rather than 25% increase when wireless charging power goes from 15 to 20W: You cannot simply base this on pure math — you must factor in the iPhone model number, then you do indeed get 25% (rounded to nearest integer):
- multiply 15W by 20W for WTotal =WT
- multiply 14 by 16 for ModelTotal = MT
- subtract MT from WT for WGain = WG
- divide WG by WT for increase %
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- multiply 15W by 20W for WTotal =WT
- multiply 14 by 16 for ModelTotal = MT
- subtract MT from WT for WGain = WG
- divide WG by WT for increase %
😊
Never understood the bragging about the higher display brightness. When you need it to be that bright a.k.a. when you're out in the sun, it gets warm in exactly 10 seconds and that instantly throttles the display to a very low brightness. Used to have an iPhone 13 and now have a 15 which has almost twice the peak brightness on paper but in reality there is zero difference - they throttle to about the same.
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If I felt as you do now, I'd leave asap and go with an Apple competitor that offers a superior phone and ecosystem.
Why wait?
In my case, I switched to iOS about 8 years ago purely because I was the only Android on my family group text thread, and I was responsible for degrading the quality of the shared pics/vids. I had to switch to make them happy. I’m stuck unless they move to whatsapp, but unfortunately that’s too much to ask.
“If not essential” upgrade??
I held onto my 8-plus for 7 years. Let’s ease up on the hyperbole MR!
I held onto my 8-plus for 7 years. Let’s ease up on the hyperbole MR!
My 101 year old aunt, until very recently was using facetime with her Mac and iphone.