Apple iPhone 14 was announced on 7^th September 2022 and released on 16^th September as part of the iPhone 14 series. The 5G-enabled premium smartphone supports nano sim or esim connectivity with an IP68 rating. The iPhone 14 sports a 6.1-inch OLED screen with ceramic shield glass protection, a glass back, and aluminum frames, weighing 172g with a 7.8mm thickness. The phone has a dual rear camera with 12MP wide and 12MP ultrawide cameras and a single 12MP True depth selfie camera with Face ID features.

The iPhone 14 is embedded with the iOS 16 operating system and runs on the Apple 15Bionic processor with a Hexa-core CPU and Apple 5-core GPU. Powering the iPhone 14 is a 3297mAh Li-Ion built-in battery charged using a PD USB 20, 15W Magsafe, or 7.5W Qi wireless charging. The phone supports Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi, UWB and GPS. There is also Emergency SOS and Apple Pay. The Apple iPhone 14 is available in Blue, Purple, Midnight, Starlight, and Red colors for Kes. 122,000 to 150,000 at phoneprice Kenya.

Apple iPhone 14  Specs

Brand	Apple
Model	Apple iPhone 14
Announced Released	7th September 2022 16th September 2022
Price	Kes. 122,000-150,000
RAM	6GB
Internal storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB, NVMe
SD Card Slot	No
Weight	172g
Display	Type: Super Retina XDR, OLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1200nits with ceramic shield glass protection Size: 6.1 inches Dimensions:146.7×71.5×7.8mm (5.78×2.81×0.31in) Resolution: 1170 x 2532pixels, 460ppi Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Operating System	iOS 16
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic (5nm)
CPU	Hexa-core (2×3.23 GHz Avalance+4×1.82 GHz Blizzard)
GPU	Apple 5-core GPU
Camera	Rear Camera 12MP f/1.5,26mm wide with dual pixel PDAF, Sensor shift OIS 12MP f/2.4 13mm 120 Ultrawide with dual LED Flash, HDR Supporting video quality up to 4k@24/25/30/60/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps Dual LED Flash, HDR, HDR Dolby Vision, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), stereo sound Selfie Camera 12MP, f/1.9 23mm wide PDAF, SL 3D Supporting video quality up to 4K@24/25/30/60fps Face ID, Biometrics sensor, HDR, Cinematic mode(4k@30fps)
	GSM, HPSA, LTE,5G
SIM Card	Nano single, eSIM
3.5mm jack	No
Bluetooth	Yes, 5.3
GPS	Yes. Equipped with GLONASS, GPS, BDS, QZSS, and GALILEO
Loudspeaker	Yes, Stereo
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Hotspot
USB	Lightning USB 2.0
NFC	Yes, with reader mode
Radio	No
Sensor	Face ID, accelerometer, proximity, Compass, Gyro, Barometer, Ultra-wideband support (UWB), Emergency SOS.
Battery	Li-Ion 3279mAh, non-removable
Charging	PD2.0 Wired 15W wireless (Magsafe) 7.5W Wireless (Qi)
Others	Crash detection, IP68 dust and water resistance, Apple Pay, Siri voice recognition
Colors	Blue, Purple, Midnight, Starlight, Red

Design and Physical Attributes

Apple iPhone 14 has beautiful, rounded edges and a rectangular body.  The front is protected by ceramic shield glass that prevents shattering and gives you the confidence to use the phone. The back is easily removable to allow you to access the phone’s inside and make repairs where necessary. The phone has an impressive matt finish that speaks of class, and the material is oleophobic, meaning there are no visible fingerprint smudges when you handle the phone.

For the display, the phone sports a large 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate HDR10+ and Dolby vision. The screen has an 800nits HBM brightness and 1200nits peak, making it usable even during daytime, especially in the sunlight. The screen has a high resolution of 1170 x 2532 pixels, 460ppi, and an 86.0% screen-to-body ratio, allowing you to view bright, well-detailed colors and graphics. The iPhone 14 is available in Blue, Purple, Midnight, Starlight, and Red, allowing you to choose one that reflects your personality and style. The iPhone 14 has an IP68 water and dust resistance and can stand being immersed in water at 6m for 30 minutes.

Performance

Processor

The iPhone 14 operates with the iOS16, which is upgradable to iOS16.1 and later 17. This operating system allows you to personalize and customize apps to meet your needs, including fonts and lock screen features, texts, and the general appearance of the widgets and icons. The iPhone 14 uses the Apple 15 Bionic chip and 5nm technology. In the background is a 64-bit Hexacore CPU with 2 high-performance Avalanche cores at 3.23 and 4 power-efficient Blizzard cores at 1. 82GHz.This processor is essential to ensure you can smoothly perform your tasks at high speed while saving power. Additionally, the processor has a 6th generation Apple 5-core GPU capable of rendering high-quality graphics at a high speed to enable you to perform tasks like playing videos or gaming.

Battery

The iPhone 14 is powered by a 3279mAh Li-Ion non-removable battery that keeps you going all day. You can use the lightning USB 2.0 cable with a 20W fast charging adapter purchased separately, 15W Magsafe wireless, or 7.5W Qi wireless charging. You will return to business within an hour when you use the fast-charging option.

Memory

Apple iPhone 14 has a massive 6GB LPDDR5 RAM with 128GB, 25G, or 512GB internal storage. This is a good offer since you can choose the space sufficient for your intended phone usage. The memory space is adequate to support your data, apps, games, files, photos, and videos, and you do not have to worry about running out of space despite the absence of a microSD Card slot. The NVMe storage feature supports the memory, ensuring enough space to transfer, upload, or download files quickly. With 5G capabilities, connecting to the internet and accessing the files you need is also easier and faster.

Camera

The camera features of the iPhone 14 are pretty impressive, enabling you to make memories and share them, whether personally or professionally. The phone features a 12MP wide primary camera with an f/1.5 wide aperture measuring 26mm with dual pixel PDAF and sensor-shift OS for those sharp, no-noise photos. Supporting this camera is a 12MP ultrawide photo with an f/2.4 wide aperture measuring 23mm at 120 degrees. The ultrawide camera lets you take high-quality, clear images from different angles and distances. The rear camera is capable of recording videos at 4k@25/30/60/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, has a cinematic mode at 4k@30fps, Dolby Vision, HDR, and Dual LED Flash. There is also the 12MP True depth front camera with f/1.9, Face ID feature, and cinematic mode of 4k@30fps. These impressive camera features enable you to take detailed, natural-colored photos and high-definition videos without blurs and shaking. Additional features include the

• Photonic engine for better image and video quality
• Action model for video stabilization
• Continuous shooting allows you to focus on multiple subjects simultaneously.

Network and Connectivity

The Apple iPhone 14 is a Nano sim or ESIM phone that supports 5G connectivity and is only available as a dual ESIM in the US and a Dual nano sim standby in China. The iPhone 14 has Bluetooth 5.3, NFC with reader mode, and the Ultra-Wideband (UWB) chip for spatial awareness. For internet connectivity, you can use the dual-band Wi-Fi 6, create a Hotspot for other devices using your phone, or use USB 2.0 for tethering. You can use A-GPS, GNSS, GALILEO, or BeiDou to find directions and locations for navigation. The phone also has an 8-pin lightning USB cable to charge or OTG transfer files between devices. The phone also has stereo speakers with the best call, video, or music experience.

Safety and Sensors

The selfie camera can be used as a Face ID feature to keep your data safe. There is a crash detector that contacts your emergency contacts in case of a crash, and it has advanced motion algorithms that identify signs of a crash, like changes in speed and direction, and notify you. The iPhone 14 has a proximity, 3-axis Gyroscope, accelerometer, ambient light, and barometer sensors to improve the phone’s functionality.

Another safety feature is the Emergency SOS, which can be used in a place with no network coverage. When hiking, camping, or in an area without sim connectivity, you can use the Emergency SOS to link with a satellite and ask for help while showing your location.

Apple Pay

Apple iPhone 14 is AMEX certified, allowing you to perform cashless transactions whenever you want to pay for a product or service from the comfort of your home, car, or even while on vacation. With the Apple Pay feature and other devices like the Mac, you can conveniently pay using Visa, Master cards, and other debit and credit cards.

Hits and Misses

Hits

• Appealing design
• Easy to open the back for repairs.
• Massive capacity battery with wired and wireless charging
• High-capacity memory up to 1TB ROM
• Easy touch-and-go feature
• Bright OLED with 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision and HDR10+
• High-performance processor
• Crash detection and emergency SoS
• IP68 water and dust resistance
• Quality cameras with 4k video quality

Misses

• No microSD Card for expanding memory.
• There is no audio jack for the headphones.
• No USB Type-C Cable

Verdict

Apple iPhone 14 is a premium phone with high-performance features that enhance its functionality and provide an optimal phone experience like never before. If you are looking for a classy premium phone that will give you value for your money, then the Apple iPhone 14 is your phone. The phone has fantastic cameras, Dynamic Island replacing the notch, good performance, and other features that will make your day-to-day life easy and exciting. It is a cheaper and smaller version, suitable for people who want a small gadget among the Apple Series that will give you the ultimate Apple iPhone 14 experience.

Alternative Handsets

• Apple iPhone 14 Pro
• Apple iPhone 14 Plus
• Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus
• Google Pixel7 series
• Apple iPhone SE

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