New camera systems, larger screen size and safety services in iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
Is there going to be a better gift than the new iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, or latest iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max this Eid? The best part - most of them are on sale during the Eid Sale, on Amazon, which ends on April 18. So, are you ready to 'add to cart'?
Here’s our low-down on the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus, which you can order via Amazon. You can even purchase them with a zero per cent installment plan, with select banks. Scroll down to learn more, and order with Amazon Prime for free, fast delivery.
The iPhone 14 is available at a starting price of Dh3,399 for 128GB, and goes up to Dh4,649 for 512GB.
The latest iPhone has a slew of camera upgrades, starting with the main sensor that’s much larger, and the brand-new Action Mode that offers advanced video stabilisation. It also enjoys a 49 per cent improvement in low-light performance, and now includes a 5-core graphics processing unit (GPU) for boosted gaming capability. The phone’s most anticipated features, however, have to do with user safety. It now includes emergency SOS with satellite, which essentially lets you get emergency help even if you’re out of your cell network coverage area – ideal for people who love off-roading in the desert. The phone’s crash detection feature can tell if you’re in an accident and will contact both emergency services and an assigned emergency contact.
The iPhone 14 looks the same as its predecessor, which isn’t a bad thing. The phone is still sleek, with a diagonal rear camera module and slim notch. In the US, this phone no longer includes a physical SIM tray, so it uses only e-SIMs, but UAE residents don't need to worry about this new controversial move by Apple. All iPhone 14 models in the UAE have a dual SIM slot for nano- and e-SIMs. The phone comes in five colours: midnight, starlight, blue, purple and Product(RED).
The iPhone 14 Plus is available at a starting price of Dh3,799 for 128GB, and goes up to Dh5,049 for 512GB storage.
After reportedly slow sales of the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 mini, Apple has decided to try something different this year, with a larger iPhone 14 Plus. The 6.7-inch OLED display uses 1,200 nits of brightness, which should allow you to view your phone even in glaring sunlight. Although it lacks ProMotion – an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate that’s available in the Pro models – you won’t miss it if you’re used to the regular iPhones. The video is better, with a new Action Mode for enhanced stability, and support for Dolby Vision and HDR. And the 14 Plus’s cameras include a larger sensor than its predecessor, with big 1.9-micron pixels, which means superb performance in low light. It supports 5G, has Face ID, and includes the new safety features – crash detection and emergency SOS.
With a familiar look and feel, the iPhone 14 Plus still has flat aluminium sides, dual rear cameras, a lightning port, and MagSafe wireless charging. This phone has also retained its traditional full notch, foregoing the new Dynamic Island notch design you can find on the iPhone 14 Pro. The colour options are new and varied: starlight, midnight, blue, purple and Product(RED).
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