The reason why we look forward to Apple and the changes that each generation of iPhone will bring is because Apple has always been committed to trying to put more wisdom and attempts into the limited iPhone body, and to show our expectations for technology and future in front of us through this small device. The first generation iPhone, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone X, and iPhone 12 mini respectively represent Apple's attempts for smartphones, large-screen mobile phones, full-screen mobile phones and small-screen flagships. However, among these attempts, it seems that only the "mini" series made Apple misjudgment the gap between ideals and reality.
iPhone 14 Plus
Judging from the market data, although the "mini" series has fixed fans, it does have the phenomenon of "won't be popular". In comparison, the "Plus" and "Max" models with larger screen sizes have become the first choice for more and more consumers through a large screen and longer battery life.
On the iPhone 14 series, Apple chose to frame the beauty of the mini in a photo frame and hang it on the historical corridor of the iPhone model for people to reminisce, and instead launched the iPhone 14 Plus, which meets the current public needs.
iPhone 14 Plus
This is Apple's second model called "Plus" after five years. It also provides a brand new choice for users who like the digital series. With a larger screen, the iPhone 14 Plus has a longer battery life than the basic iPhone 14 model. The iPhone 14 Plus is still aimed at the user's basic needs and output. The stable experience is matched with the large screen and long-lasting battery life brought by "Plus", as well as the new cooling design that even the Pro series is compatible with. The iPhone 14 Plus is expected to become the most popular product among consumers this year.
The experience of "big"
iPhone 14 Plus's highlights in experience are almost all around one word:
"big"
iPhone 14 Plus uses a 6.7-inch screen, and the effective display area is 21% higher than that of iPhone 14. When browsing content in daily life, this screen can display more content than iPhone 14. For example, browse more text content in the information flow of Moments, or you can turn the pages fewer times when reading novels.
iPhone 14 Plus's effective display area is 21% higher than the iPhone 14
's larger display area, which also makes the iPhone 14 Plus a more friendly model for people with poor vision. There is more content on the display screen. Low-vision users do not need to frequently scroll three fingers when using it. After turning on the large font, the iPhone 14 Plus can also provide more content with a large screen. These experiences that were previously required to buy the top Pro Max models, and now they only need to be achieved on the iPhone 14 Plus.
iPhone 14 Plus power consumption data
After the screen is enlarged, there is more space inside the iPhone 14 Plus, which also provides more possibilities for long battery life. We conducted actual tests for different scenarios. The power consumption of watching streaming videos in one hour using iPhone 14 Plus is 6%, the power consumption of short videos in one hour is 7%, and the power consumption of playing "Genshin Impact" for half an hour is 6%. This phone with a larger screen is enough to ensure the use of severe users.
iPhone 14 Plus charging speed curve
In terms of charging speed, the actual test iPhone 14 Plus is paired with a 20W fast charging head, which can charge 60% in 40 minutes and 80% in one hour. Charging for one hour ensures normal use throughout the day.
Use iPhone 14 Plus to play games
large screen and lasting battery life, which also makes iPhone 14 Plus the "real flagship" of current game parties. As we all know, the iOS ecosystem has a good gaming experience, and major game manufacturers will also make exclusive optimizations for iOS devices to ensure a stable experience. The iPhone 14 Plus's 6.7-inch ultra-retinal XDR screen and more lasting battery life provide better support for the immersive gaming experience.
iPhone 14 Plus back panel maximum temperature is 43.3 degrees Celsius
iPhone 14 Plus side frame maximum temperature is 39.6 degrees Celsius
can become the "real fragrance flagship" of gamers, and it is also indispensable for the stable frame rate and good heating control. This time, the iPhone 14 Plus is equipped with a full-blooded version of the A15 bionic chip. The five-core graphics processor can provide more powerful graphics computing capabilities to ensure stable frame rate. The newly designed internal structure gives the iPhone 14 Plus more cooling space, which can ensure stable frame rate and controllable heating performance.
run for half an hour and 60 frames high quality "Genshin Impact" frame rate curve
We have measured 60 frames high quality "Genshin Impact". After running the game with iPhone 14 Plus for half an hour, the maximum temperature on the back of the body was 43.3 degrees Celsius and the side frame temperature was 39.6 degrees Celsius. It doesn't feel hot when you touch it. It can also be seen from the frame rate chart that the frame rate performance of the iPhone 14 Plus is also quite stable when running the game. The average frame rate of "Genshin Impact" with a half-hour high-quality picture quality is 59.3, and there is no obvious fluctuation.
After getting the iPhone 14 Plus, I also thought of the previous "Plus" model, which is the iPhone 8 Plus released in 2017. The large screen, better control and long battery life constitute the truly fragrant flagship that belonged to the gaming party back then. Five years later, the iPhone 14 Plus also has the above characteristics. For the current game party, it is a real-life machine for 2022.
Appearance design/feeling
Unlike the Pro series, the iPhone digital series looks brighter and more vibrant in color matching. This year, there are five colors for iPhone 14 Plus, namely midnight, starlight, blue, red and purple. The five colors all adopt a low saturation color tendency, which is more pleasing to the eye.
iPhone 14 Plus
This time we got the purple iPhone 14 Plus. Unlike the rich taro purple before, this year's new color scheme looks much simpler and more easily gives people a light and unburdened experience.
iPhone 14 Plus weighs 203g
also has the same light and no burden, and the holding feel of the iPhone 14 Plus. A 6.7-inch large-screen phone often gives people a "heavy" subjective impression, but in fact, after using the iPhone 14 Plus, you will find that there is still a "lightweight" feel conveyed to the palm of your hand. Its overall weight is 203g, which is even lighter than the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro (206g). At the same time, thanks to the good matching design of the iPhone 14 Plus, you won't feel top-heavy when you hold it for a long time.
Today, when the smartphone replacement cycle lasts for two and a half years, a more durable phone can be more popular with consumers. "Durability" is precisely the long board of the iPhone. From splash-resistant design to aluminum metal frames and super porcelain crystal panels, Apple has been improving the durability of the iPhone as much as possible at the hardware level. At the same time, during the update process of the iOS system, it will also take care of some models that have been released for several years, so it is not a problem to buy an iPhone and use it for several consecutive years.
Image System
Decentralization of last year's Pro-level imaging system to the digital series is Apple's "basic operation" in recent years. This time, the main camera of the iPhone 14 Plus uses the same lens as iPhone 13 Pro. Its sensor and aperture are larger, and the amount of light input is increased by 49% compared to the previous generation, and the shooting quality is also better in dark light environments. At the software level, the iPhone 14 Plus is equipped with Apple's new "light image engine", which can select the best pixels and blend them in multiple exposures. It can retain richer image data, so it can capture more details even in dark light environments.
Use iPhone 14 Plus to shoot
Use iPhone 14 Plus to shoot
Thanks to the fully upgraded imaging system, iPhone 14 can also achieve quite good shooting results in night environments. When the phone senses insufficient ambient light, the night mode will be automatically turned on. Moreover, compared with the previous generation model, the iPhone 14 Plus has more accurate judgments on night mode and the speed of filming is faster after calculation.
Use iPhone 14 Plus to shoot
The powerful image capability of iPhone is not only reflected in taking photos, but also in the video level. The effect mode of the movie that was first released last year has become a kind of "I have the best in others" this year. The movie effect mode of the iPhone 14 series supports shooting 4K Dolby Vision videos, and Apple also provides us with two different options: 24fps and 30fps to meet the needs of different creators. In addition, the movie effect mode of iPhone 14 this year has also significantly improved the performance of character edge clamping. From the perspective of visual perception, the new algorithm of iPhone 14 also brings a more natural picture.
movie effect mode
iPhone 14 Plus's movie effect mode is more natural in terms of clamping
As for the newly added "sport mode", it further lowers the creative threshold. We all hope to shoot stable images through handheld shooting, but when faced with special scenes such as running and following shooting, handheld shooting obviously cannot achieve the effect we want. The "Sports Mode" will ensure the stability of the center image quality through picture cutting. Therefore, facing complex jitters in a timely manner, the iPhone can also achieve picture stability through calculations.
Sports mode Comparison of
It should be noted that after turning on this mode, the phone will shoot at a 0.5x focal range by default. If you want to use the main camera for shooting, you need to adjust to other lenses before shooting. In addition, since the sports mode adopts picture cropping, this mode only supports video shooting at up to 2.8K 60FPS. But for users who pursue stable pictures, 2.8K 60FPS is also enough.
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In the mobile phone industry, where "nail users" are everywhere, iPhone still cannot avoid this problem. iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus are also recognized as the hardest hit areas for iPhone nail users. The reason why everyone is reluctant to let go of these models is that in addition to the stable maintenance on the side of the iOS system, the long-term satisfaction of the large screen and long battery life also makes some subsequent models unable to stimulate these consumers who "do not have many requirements for functions but must be refined."
iPhone 14 Plus3
Obviously, from the product selling point of the iPhone 14 Plus is almost a special upgrade to classic models such as iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus. What it wants to overcome is those users who value large screens, long battery life and other experiences. When these users come into contact with the iPhone 14 Plus, their transition will be smoother, and they can regain the familiar experience in the shortest time, and they will not be forced to destroy the usage habits that have been built for several years.
So I have claimed more than once that the iPhone 14 Plus will be the dark horse in this year's new iPhone, because it seems plain, but it is actually almost impeccable in solving user pain points.
