Apple announced its iPhone 14 Pro, one of the iPhone 14 series phones, on 7th November 2022 and released it to the market on 16^th November 2022. Depending on your location, the iPhone 14 Pro comes with a dual or single nano sim slot and is 5G-enabled. iPhone 14 Pro weighs only 206g, has a 7,9mm thickness, and has a massive 6.1-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED at 120Hz with 1000nits brightness, Dolby Vision and HDR10+. The 14 Pro has an enormous storage space comprising 6GB RAM and 128GB, 256GB, 512GB or 1TB internal memory. You can take clear and high-definition photos and videos using the rear camera with a 48MP, 12MP (Telephoto) and 12MP (ultrawide cameras) with OIS, PDAF, or the 12MP front camera that supports HDR. Both cameras record video up to 4k.

The iPhone 14 Pro runs on the Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) processor with a Hexa core CPU and Apple’s 5-Core GPU for graphics. The phone is embedded with the iOS 16 OS and is powered by a 3200mAh Li-Ion built-in battery charged with a PD2.0 wired charger or wirelessly using a 15W (Magsafe) or 7.5W (Q). The iPhone 14 Pro supports other features like GPS navigation, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6, and NFC. The phone has the Face ID feature and accelerometer. Gyro and supports ultrawideband (UWB). The iPhone 14 Pro is available in Space Black, Gold, Silver, and Deep Purple colors. Buy yours today for Kes. 167,000 to 228,000 at Phoneprice Kenya.

Key Product Specifications

Summary

Brand	Apple
Model	Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Announced Released	7th September 2022 16th September 2022
Price	Kes. 167,000-228,000
RAM	6GB
Internal storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
SD Card Slot	No
Weight	206g
Display	Type: LTPO Super Retina XDR, OLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 2000nits with ceramic shield glass protection, Always on display Size: 6.1 inches Dimensions:147.5×71.5×7.9mm (5.81×2.81×0.31in) Resolution: 1176 x 2556pixels, 460ppi Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Operating System	iOS 16
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic (6nm)
CPU	Hexa-core (2×3.46 GHz Everest +4×1.82 GHz Sawtooth)
GPU	Apple 5-core GPU
Camera	Rear Camera 48MP f/1.8,24mm wide with dual pixel PDAF, Sensor shift OIS §  12MP f/2.8 77mm Telephoto with PDAF,3x optical zoom, OIS §  12MP f/2.2 13mm 120 Ultrawide with dual pixel PDAF, TOF 3DLiDAR scanner §  Supporting video quality up to 4k@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)
Network	GSM, HPSA, LTE,5G
SIM Card	Nano single or Dual SIM, 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
USB	Lightning USB 2.0
NFC	Yes, with reader mode
Radio	No
Sensor	Face ID, accelerometer, proximity, Compass, Gyro, Barometer, Ultra-wideband support (UWB).
Battery	Li-Ion 3200mAh, non-removable
Charging	PD2.0 Wired 15W wireless (Magsafe) 7.5W Wireless (Qi)
Others	Crash detection, IP68 dust and water resistance up to 6m for 30 minutes, Apple Pay, Siri voice recognition
Colors	Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple

 

Design and Physical Attributes

Apple iPhone 14 Pro has an appealing rectangular shape with rounded edges and the Apple logo at the back. The phone comes with a glass front and back and stainless-steel frames that give the phone a shiny matt finish and outstanding appearance. Unlike its predecessor, the iPhone 14 Pro has a cover that is easy to remove and repair or check the inside of the phone. Another new feature of the iPhone 14 Pro sports is the pill-shaped Dynamic Island, which is slightly detached from the top of the screen to display alerts and notifications. Another impressive feature of the 14 Pro design is the oleophobic material that prevents fingerprint smudges and keeps your phone looking appealing and clean.

The phone sports a large 6.1-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate HDR10+ and Dolby vision. The screen has a ceramic shield glass protection that is firm and durable. The screen has a typical 1000nits brightness, but it can go up to 2000nits outdoors with an 1179×2556 pixels screen resolution. This makes the 14 Pro a bright display phone with well-detailed colors and graphics. The phone is available in different arrays of colors, Space Black, Silver, Gold, and Deep Purple, allowing you to choose a color representing your style, personality, and attitude. The iPhone 14 Pro has an IP68 water and dust resistance and can stand being immersed in water at 6m for 30 minutes.

Performance

Processor

The iPhone 14 Pro operates with the iOS16, which is upgradable to iOS16.1. This operating system allows you to optimize apps, fonts, and lock screen features to fit your needs and tasks. Running the phone is an Apple A16 Bionic chip and 4nm technology. The chipset has a 64-bit six-core CPU with 2 high-performance Everest cores and 4 Energy efficient Sawtooth cores running at 3,46GHz. 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 17t operations per second (17tops).

Battery

The iPhone 14 Pro is powered by a long-lasting 3200mAh Li-Ion non-removable battery that ensures you perform your task without worrying about running out of power. The battery supports up to 23 hours of watching videos and 20 hours of streaming.  You can use the wired lightning cable, 15W Magsafe wireless or 7.5W Qi wireless charging.  The phone can fully charge within an hour to get you back to business using a 20W fast charging adapter sold separately.

Memory

Sufficient memory space is vital to any phone’s functionality. The Apple iPhone 14 has a massive 6GB LPDDR5 3200MHz RAM and different internal storage space that allows you to choose one that fits your needs. There is 128GB, 25G, 512 and 1TB ROM, which are large enough for your data, apps, games, files, photos, and videos. The storage is NAND Flash driven using the NVMe controller, ensuring faster speed during file transfer, uploading, and downloading.

Camera

The iPhone 14 Pro has upgraded camera features that enable you to make unforgettable memories with family and friends. The rear camera features a 48MP quad-pixel sensor, which defaults to 12MP but can be accessed entirely using the ProRAW feature. There is also a 12MP ultrawide camera with an f/2.2, 13mm at 120 degrees with dual pixel PDAF, TOF 3DLiDAR scanner. Additionally, there is a 12MP telephoto with f/ 2.8 with 3x optical zoom. 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 that allows you to focus on multiple subjects simultaneously.

Network and Connectivity

The Apple iPhone 14 is a dual or single Nano sim or esim phone that supports 5G connectivity. In the US, only the esim model is available. You can use the Wi-Fi 6 to connect to the internet. The iPhone 14 Pro has Bluetooth 5.3, NFC with reader mode, and the Ultra-Wideband (UWB) chip for spatial awareness. For navigation, you can use VoLTE, A-GPS, GNSS or BeiDou. The phone also has an 8-pin lightning USB cable to charge or transfer files between devices. The phone also has stereo speakers with the best call, video, or music experience.

Safety and Sensors

The iPhone 14 Pro has a Face ID feature that allows you to keep your data secure and private and only allows you to unlock it. There is a crash detector that sends emergency SOS and contacts the emergency contacts in case of a crash. Additionally, a proximity, 3-axis Gyroscope, accelerometer, ambient light, and barometer sensors improve the phone’s functionality.

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 4kideo quality
• Dynamic island replacing the notch.

Misses

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

Verdict

The upgrades and general improvements of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro from the previous 13Pro make it worth every cent, especially since there is a minimal price increase despite the upgrades. The phone is a high-performance, power-efficient device with a massive battery, sufficient memory space and a quality camera setting. Apple iPhone 14 Pro is one of the best phones among the Apple iPhone 14 series that you need to have and experience.

Alternative Handsets

• Apple iPhone 14
• Apple iPhone 14 Plus
• Samsung Galaxy S23
• Goole Pixel 7Pro