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iPhone 14 series features and specs

Apple offers four iPhones as part of the iPhone 14 series. There’s the base iPhone 14 with 6.1-inch display, and its larger counterpart, the iPhone 14 Plus with a 6.7-inch display. If you want to go pro, the iPhone 14 Pro includes a 6.1-inch display, or you can go bigger with the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max.

The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus both include Apple’s A15 Bionic Chip with Neural Engine, a dual camera setup with 12MP wide angle and Ultra-Wide cameras, the 12MP TrueDepth front-facing camera. Both devices come in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB storage sizes and Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple and (PRODUCT) Red colours. The iPhone 14 includes up to 20 hours of video playback, while the iPhone 14 Plus includes up to 26 hours of video playback. Outright prices for the iPhone 14 start at $1,399 AUD, and the iPhone 14 Plus starts at $1,579 AUD.

Going pro gets you some upgraded specs with the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Both phones include Apple’s new A16 Bionic Chip with Neural Engine, along with a triple rear-camera setup with 48MP main, 12MP Ultra-Wide and 12MP Telephoto cameras, plus the 12MP TrueDepth front-facing camera. Both phones come in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB storage sizes and are available in Gold, Silver, Deep Purple and Space Black. As for battery life, the iPhone 14 Pro includes up to 23 hours of video playback, while the 14 Pro Max includes up to 29 hours of video playback. Outright prices for the iPhone 14 Pro start at $1,749 AUD, and outright prices for the iPhone 14 Pro Max start at $1,899 AUD.

Want to know more? Read our hands-on iPhone 14 Pro review.

Should I buy an iPhone outright or on a plan?

If you’re unsure about whether cheaper to buy an iPhone outright or on a plan, keep in mind that the telcos that offer iPhones on plans (usually Telstra, Optus and Vodafone), generally don’t charge more for the device itself. Deciding to buy an iPhone on a plan or outright may come down to whether you’re willing to be locked into your device payments (over 12, 24 or 36 months) or if you can afford to pay the big price tag upfront.

Buy an iPhone outright is usually considered cheaper because all you are paying for is the overall device price. When you buy a phone on a plan, you’ll pay for the device but you’ll also be forced to bundle a postpaid phone plan with your phone. Often, these phone plan costs from Telstra, Optus and Vodafone can be quite expensive compared to the cheaper SIM-only phone plans available from smaller providers.

About our phone experts

Tara Donnelly: Utilities Editor

As Canstar Blue’s Utilities Editor, Tara Donnelly covers the internet, mobile and energy sectors – topics she’s spent a decade focused on, alongside consumer technology, within the comparison industry. Her utilities expertise has seen her appear in national media including 9 News, 7 News, Sunrise, the ABC and The Sydney Morning Herald. You can follow Tara on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Josh Filosi: Data Insights Analyst

Josh Filosi is Canstar’s Data Insights Analyst, and helps develop and deliver the methodology for Canstar Blue’s Value Rankings and Awards for the telco industry. He holds a double-major in Economics and Behavioral Science, and enjoys interpreting complex data. Connect with Josh on LinkedIn.