Apple iPhone 14 Pro - A Long Term User Review
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- Опубликовано: 10 май 2024
- The iPhone 14 Pro deserves a long term user review so I've been using it exclusively for more than 2 months now. And after that time, I've got some thoughts about the iPhone 14 battery life, cameras, screen and more. So is the iPhone 14 worth it? Or is this the best iPhone you can buy in 2022?
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - The iPhone 14 Pro, the Best iPhone?
0:34 - Build Quality & Design
1:37 - What is an eSIM?
2:32 - All the iPhone Safety Features
2:55 - DAT Bump!
3:41 - iPhone 14 Camera Performance
4:00 - The iPhone Ultrawide Angle Lens
4:59 - Main Sensor gets a HUGE Upgrade!
6:27 - iPhone Telephoto is FUN!
7:50 - iPhone 14 Pro Vidoe Quality is CRAZY
9:02 - The DYNAMIC Island!
10:34 - Sponsor Spot
11:07 - Always-On Display
12:34 - More iPhone Screen Bonuses
13:03 - iPhone 14 Pro Battery Life
14:02 - Speakers, Haptics & Call Quality
14:18 - iOS 16 Explained
15:27 - iPhone Notifications are Broken
16:09 - Final Thoughts!
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I always say y’all making the wrong comparisons, no one with a 13 pro is out out contemplating upgrading, it’s those with older models who are thinking about upgrading
Agree.
True, way too many videos out there comparing 13 Pro to 14 Pro! I was contemplating both too but I wasn’t going to be saving much with the 13 Pro. Moreover, I am not the type to upgrade every year anyway. So I chose the 14 Pro. Without a phone plan they are only 400MYR apart, with a phone plan the price difference is 669MYR. If I spread that over 3.5 years which is the average time iPhone users take to upgrade, then you don’t even think about that amount in a year. 😊
I’m one of those tech nerds (suckers) who upgrade every year. We do exist. The last cycle I skipped was the 7 series. Just went 13PM > 14P. The upgrade does feel a bit weak and I wouldn’t have gone 14PM I don’t think, wanted to try moving back to the non-max size.
I'm an apple employee. in Saudi Arabia. everyone is fucking upgrading bro
@@Tarwada_ i live in saudi arabia and everyone is upgrading 😂😂 these people are getting affected by marketing so much
I chose the iphone 13 pro max coming from an ipad user because i didnt want an ipad anymore
I have a friend who upgraded from a 12 pro max to a 14 pro max but i guess its more reasonable than 13 to 14
Overall when i borrowed his 14 pro max the camera wasnt noticably better but the front camera was slightly better especially in low light
The battery wasn’t much better id say maybe like very very slightly better? If not just the same
Its not worth it
The always on display was fun and the dynamic island was kinda fun too but thats only because its new and different, youll get used to it after a while
Dynamic island can get distracting when playing games or watching videos compared to the previous models but its not a big deal
If you have the 13 pro max then its only worth it upgrading if you want to and have the money for it
From 12 pro though it is worth it but I suggest wait till 15 so 14 price will drop
Its great that your channel is doing long term reviews!!
Coming from a S22+ user, I left my always-on-display on showing whenever there is notification.
Not distracting and notifies me at the right time too.
Video aesthetic 🔥🔥🔥
And the information in the video just mind blowing 🔥💯
Coming from an almost 8 year old iPhone 6s Plus with the original battery lasting for 1.5h and having it plugged in for the most part of the day, a day and half of battery life is gonna be a huge upgrade and I honestly I don’t care if someone think it’s not good enough 😄
Now in regards to notifications I think this is good and the way it should have been done long ago, it keeps your screen clean and all you need is a swipe of a finger to look at them, I don’t see a problem with that at all.
Great comprehensive review ❤
You take some of the best photography I seen any review retake. It really shows off the camera quality in capabilities. - iPhone Pro Max User
Oh and the audio too! Pretty crisp!
For real. I was watching them in awe haha. I’ve been to Greece but those shots made me want to go again this year
Thank you for the review. It is straight to the point. I have moved from Iphone 7 to 14 Pro and the jump is enormous. I am really glad. The 14 Pro Max is too big to me when I have it on my hand. That is why I recommend 14 Pro.
I personally am fine with e-sim and never was one to swap sim cards anyway (don't travel much out of the USA). What people are worried about is if US carriers use e-sim as a way to charge customers every time they swap phones (used or new) or use it somehow to lock a phone to a carrier's network.
Long term Android user here. I currently have a Galaxy S21 with a case that allows me to sit my phone in the landscape position. I use the AOD mainly at night as a bedroom end table clock set to display in landscape at the lowest brightness setting. The way I see it is why waste money on a dedicated end table clock when my phone provides the same exact function and then some
I love you review and how you explained everything very deeply, also your voice and tone are great!
this was one of the best ip14pro reviews on youtube!🌟
I've had a Note 20 Ultra the last 2.5 years and have used the always on display the entire time. At first I didn't care about it but now I think it's almost a deal breaker if a phone doesn't have it. Android just shows a dim date time and notification icons so it's not a distraction but it's nice to just be able to look at your phone and see those things without having to wake up the screen.
I freaking love the new notification system! It’s useful and stays out of the way until you really want to view them.
I upgraded from the 8 Plus to the 14 Pro and it has been great. I only use the dynamic island for timers and it is nice to see other things like the low battery notifications there but most of the time I forget that it is there. The camera and the battery upgrade has been incredible. And I also disabled the Always on display on my first day; I don't like how it just dims. I might try it again with iOS 16.2
Been using the dev beta of 16.2 for a few days now, the ACTUAL always on display mode really makes a difference.
Dude you kidding me? same here. after 5 years of service, 8+ had been retired 😅. finally a worthy upgrade
Ooh congratulations on the amazing upgrade!! I'm using an 8+ too since the past 5 years and been confused about upgrading to a 14 or 14 pro. How's your experience with it so far ? I do need a better camera as I'm looking into content creation in tiktok and instagram, idk if 14 is enough or if I should go for the 14 pro. I don't do professional photography it's more of lifestyle content I'm focusing on. Researched and watched many videos but everyone in the comments were upgrading from an 11, 12 or 13 model, so it wasn't that helpful in making a decision 😅
that's a big jump
@@husnaLWWYwith1D It's been great for me. I have only had a few minor issues. The camera is great, but for content creation the 13 pro or the 14 might be good enough. I would not consider getting the 14 and instead get a 13 or 13 pro since it has very small changes unless you can get them for similar prices
I love ur editing bro
It’s been only two and half month’s since the 14 series has been launched. How can it be a long term user review?
What would you define as long-term? Everyone’s definition of long-term will vary. Two and a half months using the phone should be enough for most people to give a reasonable opinion on how it’s going and experience with it. In my opinion.
Considering most phone reviews are based off 1-2 weeks of use, 2 and a half months could be seen as a long term usage for reviews
How much time do you need to explore a phone features?
@@georgeicarus3874 not a lot tbh but theres always updates that can impact the experience over time. Plus there may also be potential hardware issue that may only show itself after a few months of rigourous use.
U done crying by now?
Great video for a great device Eber! I hope you did enjoy your vacation here in Greece too! :D
Easily the best phone ever. The size, the weight, software, battery, build quality. Apple have nailed it. I traded my 14 Plus for the Pro. Couldn't be happier.
I still use an iPhone SE (2016) daily running iOS 15. I’ve had it for more than 6 years now. I hate some things about Apple, but their phones are built to last and they maintain the software to go with it.
Been using AOD on all of my phones since I got a OnePlus 3t in 2016, super useful to see the time without touching my phone if I happen to forget my watch
I upgraded for a regular iPhone 11 to the 14 pro I will say I’ve noticed that the battery life is about the same if not slightly worse than I remember my 11 being brand new. That being said I have been using the always on display but just the time and notifications on not the wallpaper. I do like it because I can see what song is playing when the phone is mounted on my dash without having to turn it on, and distract myself from the road. But other than that the dynamic island is great and the cameras are even better. I’d say if you have an 11 or older this is a perfect upgrade but if I had a 12 like my friend I would probably hold out another year for the 15.
As a former android user, I enjoyed always on display. It was a subtle, useful way to view time and notifications without needing to open my phone.
I like the AOD
I prefer the wallpaper AOD over the basic black one, it’s more expressive so i keep it on.
"Always On" implementation for the 14 Pro doesn't look quite how I imagined!
I really liked how it was done on the old Moto X (2014). Any incoming notifications would bring up monochromatic, minimalist icons and clock display. Didn't light up parts of the screen unnecessarily.
Also liked how the screen would stay blank, until you waved your hand over it which would then display any notification icons at a glance.
the Moto X was amazing
iOS 16.2’s (soon to be out of beta) implementation of “AOD” is MUCH better.
It sucks never stays on apple sucks
Great review - thank you!
Can you make a tutorial on how to take photos and edit them in lightroom? Those sample shots you took were absolutely phenomenal and i would love to watch a tutorial on how to take better mobile photos.
Excellent review. Ty.
i upgraded from Mi 11 Lite 5G NE to Iphone 14 Pro and my experience is a whole lot different. It is worth the upgrade, indeed. it is also my first iphone ever.
yeah thats why it was worth, but if u already are on a recent version, its kinda not
Xiaomi’s software experience is dogshit (speaking from experience)
@@Okamineamen to that. I tried to use xiaomi cos i am tired of using one ui but after 2 weeks i went back to samsung. On android world, it's still the best for me until I can go back to iOS.
What RUclipsrs believe I think of as a long term review: 1 month
What I really think of as a long term review: 1-2 years
Please don’t take it personal 😅
Only problem is that people dont’t buy 2 year old phones. I think maybe 6 months is the sweet spot when the price drops significantly on most tech.
Lol😂😂😂
@@richardKeyteroguess I'm the exception then, literally bought an iPhone X this year because my 7 broke
@@schtormm Nothing wrong with that, i’ve bought older used phones before as well.
The majority of people doesn’t buy 2 year old phones new from the store.
@@richardKeytero exactly, and even if we did, the price difference isn’t much. Most would rather spend a 100-200 dollars for a newer year model that has much better features
Great video as usual, ordered my 14 pro max a month ago. finally shipped the other day. upgrading from a 13 pro max.
Outstanding video with first class cinematography. Will put your excellent review to work on my own new iP14MP.
I’ve got a deep purple one from Canada. It’s nice because you have esim and physical options, more options are objectively better. It isn’t like the SIM card free models got anything beneficial in place of the slot
Only the SIM-free models get 5G mmWave (UWB) antennas, but the value is super questionable.
Upgraded from XS Max to 14 Pro Max.
Pros - 120 hz is a dream, screen is larger, very fast processor, longer battery life, amazing camera.
Cons - No 3d touch (didn't thought i would miss it that much) but eventually you will get use to the hold gesture.
Hey, it's always nice seeing Greece in completely unrelated videos! Hope you enjoyed your stay at Santorini, even though it's a tourist trap because of the gauged prices.
I turned off the always on display for most of the time
I sometimes turn it on cause it kinda looks nice but usually I don’t need it and it’s just really distracting when I have it on a desk
I myslef is huge fan of AOD on android phones , as its less distracting and provides the basics info, without draining out much battery .
Great review 😊
I have a routine on my S22 where AOD enables when charging, and disables when taken off the charger
I love the 14 pro,we have 3 here and 1 standard 14,no issues. I also like the AOD,it actually uses 0.8% battery with background on and 0.6% with just black per hour. So the same battery usage as an android phone with the AOD except it’s actually more useful.
As a greek i hope you enjoyed our country .If u visit again keep in mind that not only our islands are great but our inland too and much cheaper ! Great video , the only true negative for iphones is the price. As an android user i can find a flagship android from 1-2 year ago 50% of its price so its a no brain move for someone with a not big budget.
Great photos mate! I hope you enjoyed Greece
Forget about the review, I truely amazed by the photographs and sceneries.
On my s22 my always on display is enabled but I put the brightness to the lowest instead of automatic. That way the time and notification badges are not distracting but I can always glance over and see what I need without wasting extra battery with the screen always cranking brightness
I switched from a S20 to iPhone 14 Pro mainly because of battery life. Really love the iPhone, battery life is amazing compared to the S20, iOS is awesome, the whole phone just feels so much more fluid than any other Samsung I‘ve ever had. But I still think that I liked the auto image processing of the S20 a bit more, the colors were more vibrant, the iPhone tends to process colder images.
Getting the apps where they are supposed to be on the homescreen was a nightmare compared to Android.
Other than that I’m perfectly happy with switching to Apple.
Oh and on Samsung I‘ve used always on since it was invented, on the iPhone I turned it off immediately. I’m excited for iOS 16.2 and the new always on display!
You can edit the Iphone to take all your pictures with more vibrance.
The battery is what has been keeping me from swapping to another device. Apple’s new iPhones have really great battery life for the performance you get! Would love to try a Galaxy again since it’s been ages since I last owned one.
You can use photographic styles to tune how it processes
There is a vibrant preset which is pretty similar to how samsung processes images but try to play around with it until you find something you like
the battery life of my iphone 14 pro max also sucks. only 8 hours on display time even always on is turned off. some ppl get 11-13 hours on display time with the ip 14 pro max. i hope the upcoming ios 16.2 update will improve the battery life of my iphone 14 pro max
@@alikoc1338 compared with Android with AMOLED display, AMOLED win because what ever black pixel, it mean the led actually off. That's why it save more battery.
and just when i needed them the most, the canucks deliver
muchas gracias
Someone hire this man to be a narrator for some movie or something!
really loving the photos
That pic of the coffee cup around 7:25 looks so good. Can you send me a link to the original full-res image? I'd love to use that as a wallpaper.
I’ve had the 14 pro max since October and I think the processing got better over time
I feel like at the start they had the Google Pixel 6 problem where they kept the processing at the max even tho the bigger sensor didn’t need it so photos ended up looking overprocessed but now it’s far more natural
agree, night mode still needs a huge revamp to compete with pixel/samsung; it feels is the same the last 2 gens, no tweak at all... hope they improve it on the 15
Which IOS do you have? Mine still looks SO over-processed :(
@@gofasofrimus iOS 16.2
It still does give an overpocessed result every now and then but it’s been happening less and less
@@ghfsd786fa I mean I came from an 11 and most my friends have an S21 ultra and we’re all dumbfounded at the 14 pro’s night mode
I got lucky to have been able to receive my 14 Pro Max at the end of November’22. I had watched prior reviews about the camera bump when laying it flat but I knew it would not bother me as it just reminds me that I have an awesome camera. I bought the 1 terabyte one so for content creators out there I strongly suggest you get it too. There’s no sense in having one not even at 512 GB unless you’re planning on using the video recording for only 30 second clips when on the go.
I love me some Hardware Canucks long-term tech reviews. More more!!
real good review!
the last part where he said: "and please, spend responsibly"
I guess I'm not upgrading for now 😅
I loved how u mentioned "Pixel" while coughing 🤭
Went from an XS Max on 13.5 jailbroken, to a 14 Pro Max on 16.4 and it’s been wonderful. The only downside is no more adblock, but a scary amount of performance increase with the AI features on the backend and efficient advertising. I avoid wireless charging to not add too much heat and degrade the battery so much. The camera and screen have been the most noticeable changes.
'efficient advertising'?
Do you have a video of your homescreen setup
I upgraded from the 11 pro 128 gb to the 14 pro 256 gb and I rarely ever put my phone down now. It’s the best phone I’ve ever had.
What's that wallpaper? Looks dope
android user and that always on display saves your batter so much changing music checking time with just a black screen
I like your wallpaper bro! Very nice.
Upgraded from an iPhone 6s…Which is just the best iPhone I fell in love with, yes I know it’s ancient….. but the iPhone 14 Pro is simply out of this world. You don’t appreciate the major and minor upgrades from iPhone 7 thru to 13 not forgetting the X series. Can’t wait for my next upgrade to the iPhone 20 or perhaps XX
Not looking into getting an iPhone but miss your phone reviews,especially since you use it longer than a week or whatever the standard is now.
thanks for the great info about iPhone 14.
Is there any competition
Didn’t know you yet, but 3:59 reminded me of leaving a like and a sub
How’s the thermal throttling? It would be also cool if you guys go in depth in the architecture.
I don’t run into any in my day to day. That includes some basic GoPro edits on the for and exporting. But I don’t push it much.
Definitely a good point, I ran into thermal issues in the XR
@@Phynellius Same on 11 pro max on just google maps alone
Traded in my Iphone 13 pro max for the 14 pro max, and got it for like 500$. So far so good, and I love the dim feature on the always on display. I feel like its something new, and I love being able to see my new wallpapers at all times. battery has been pretty good, and it seems to be on par or not to far off from my old phone. I love it. 😁 dynamic island, and the camera are great upgrades, and I got the purple that looks amazing.
Thats dumb as hell
@@zfacersane272 How’s that?
Yeah I love the AOD
Haven’t had any notifications problem. The latest notifications pop up on the screen. If I unlock the phone without touching them I can still see them by locking it and swiping up. So if your screen is empty it means you have not gotten any new notifications since you last unlocked the phone. Avoids notification overload which I really like.
I have the always on display active on my 14 pro max.. I like it and it doesn't really use that much battery but I don't use widgets as I found that was where the majority of the always on display battery use was going. Especially the weather widget contuniusly communicating with the internet and updating on the go. I don't find it distracting at all as for my eyes atleast I can tell the difference between the phone off or on. And I'm not the type who hangs of every single notification all day. I generally check notifications when I feel like picking up my phone or if I am expecting a notification, like a delivery or a message.. If its urgent people can always call me.
What’s that keyboard you are using? Looks cool!
eSim only is a major deal breaker for me in the future. I swap between devices all the time. Unfortunately I’m sure Samsung and Google will follow Apple footsteps with eSim only.
The idea here is for the tel-cos to actually step up the game and allow users to transfer esims on the go to different devices.
I don't think it's the same for every region, in some region e-sim is simply not possible or not fully ready yet
Great video, where did you get that wallpaper from?
I have a galaxy s9+ and I have to say that I never use always on display. I don't see a point in using it 😕
Gonna need that wallpaper!
Did you find his wallpaper?
You certainly can find killer deals on the 13 Pro. Like- free! Just last weekend on Verizon with a new line! First time on iOS.
Always had my AOD turn on since they started implementing on Android. Just recently bought an IPhone 14 pro and glad that they finally implement AOD. Still prefer the all black background but i wish they implement notification icon instead.
iOS 16.2 beta has all background choices in settings, as well as not having notifications. So if you want a very basic AOD with just a clock, then that is OK.
Hey, Please somebody tell me where did he find that wallpaper? It is kinda cool, thanks
Ive been an android user for years and i don't use the always on display ever. I may be one of the few but I actually like the way iPhone implemented the AOD.
GREAT VIDEO !!!!!
Ahh, those Santorini shots !! 😍
I’m sure this has been said, but what’s strange is I never noticed lens flare (beyond completely normal kind you might see on any camera) until my 11 Pro. My 6s didn’t have it neither did my 5c prior. 13 Pro I currently run sure does lol maybe one day they will fix that it isn’t a huge issue like you said, but can be bothersome. I think it’s more avoidable in photos, but those who take a lot of night video are probably not too happy 😅
you can change the notifications option from the settings
Kept always on display off since the time I have been using an android which supports AOD. Currently using the Galaxy Note 10 Plus and I just tap the display once to show a dark screen with only clock, notification icons and battery indicator. That's it. I kept the full-fledged AOD off. That's going fine for me since the beginning.
Lens flare is most likely the coating type
Always-on display is a must have feature for me. I switched from a Galaxy S21 Ultra to the iPhone 13 Pro Max and was just about to return to Android for that reason alone. Thankfully, the 14 Pro Max has it now and kept me on iPhone this time around.
Finally finding someone that used a s21 ultra. How are the differences? What does one does better than the other, and is it worth the switch to iphone? I recently bought my s21 ultra but 3 years from now i will try and switch to iphone. Curious to know your feedback as a former galaxy user
@@unknownwarrior5672 To be honest, I didn't use a ton of the "galaxy specific" features... such as their alternatives to apple pay, etc. so comparing apples to apples in that regard will be a little tough. With that said, it's fine, I guess. Each have their advantages. I would say that I'm overall happier on the iPhone currently. Granted, that could change at any moment. I've swapped between Android and iPhone 3-4 times over the past 10 years and I've always went back to Android. However, this is the longest that I've been on iOS now after a switch and haven't felt the pull to go back. I think I just get bored easily. iMessage is great if you iMessage with a lot of folks, but is kind of a moot point if you use other messaging services (discord, whatsapp, etc.). I do find myself using features more on the iPhone though, even ones that are standard to both. I've been using the siri automations more than I did the bixby routines. I've been using Apple pay more than I did NFC payments on the galaxy phone. I always used the fingerprint sensor on the galaxy and for whatever reason never used their version of FaceID (I think the S21 had face unlock anyway?), but now on the iPhone I love using FaceID and can't imagine using the fingerprint sensor again. I don't know if it actually does feel better and more techy to use these things as the reason I enjoy it more, or if it's just because it's using these things in a new environment and I felt that I had to try them and am now hooked. Not sure. But I do find myself using all of the iPhone's capabilities more than I did on Android. As for other stuff, the OS is good. Really not a ton different than Android other than locations of things. iOS has pretty much every app that I used on Android, so no worries there really. I do think that the consistency that Apple lords over things with does lead to a better overall and cleaner experience though. Everything feels a little snappier, maybe a little more animated with the transitions, etc. Sometimes I feel like you'd still get that odd, janky, Android experience occasionally and I don't feel like that happens quite as often on iOS. To be fair to Android though, I have sort of Android-ified some things and I think that's probably helped too. I think I'm doing a little bit of both worlds and that's keeping me here right now. I still use google photos (the web version I feel like is much better than Apple photos), I still use the google calendar (again, I use the web version a lot and feel like it's better than iCloud), but then I use iMessage for SMS, Apple reminders instead of google tasks, gmail of course, and onedrive instead of iCloud or Google Drive. So I've coupled that experience with having iOS and always getting the most recent updates and features, vs. waiting on Samsung to push out their customized version of Android and their OneUI. So TL;DR, I think I made the right decision and am currently pretty happy with no intentions of going back. Also currently looking forward to the next iPhone which will finally it seems have USB-C, so no more lightning nonsense. I thought I'd hate losing some of the customization of Android would kill me (putting icons anywhere, different launchers, etc.) but I really haven't cared one bit since settling in. As long as you just use the apps that you enjoy on iOS and don't feel bad about using stuff like Google photos and so on in an iOS environment and just sort of make it your own, the switch isn't really that big of a deal. At least it hasn't been for me so far. Sorry for the rambling vomit of text, but hopefully that at least gives you some idea.
I wish he could make a review after 1 year of using it!
I have a Pixel 7 Pro, and yes I have the AOD on - as I have every other phone I've had that's had one. It's so convenient.
Nice video 👍🏻
What wallpaper are you using? I really like the look of it.
please make a video on your home screen widget and app organizing, i wanted to know your setup on your home screen
It's more than 5 years I own phones with AOD and almost never used it. Only occasionally. AOD showing charging information on Galaxy phones is awesome though.
I just bought mine on Dec 9th and I see how it goes after 2yrs time of use! 🤔📱🙂
Great review, much appreciated! I’m downgrading my 14 pro Max to the Pro this coming Tuesday, can’t wait 😊 Could you please share the wallpaper? Thanks again
How are you liking the pro over the pro max? How is the battery life on the pro? I’m thinking of switching to the 14pro from 14pm and giving my son my 14pm.
@@tammyboylan8136 I’ll be picking it up in about an hour or so, definitely best choice over the M2 Pro. Better heat sink, better speakers and no ssd issues, it’s a no brainier. I’m getting the 10/16 config with 1TB SSD and the 16gb ram. Brand new from retailer in South Australia at $700 off retail price. Can’t go wrong with that!
Thanks for the video bro... I just bought iPhone 14 pro space grey 1TB
12:24
for the ALWAYS ON DISPLAY I set it on a timer where 10pm to 6am the always on is active and outside of that hours is disabled
So efficient. Thank u
Where do you get your iPhone wallpapers?
I am so relieved to see you don't see dynamic island as a distraction. I was worried
AOD is a must. There was a time most smartphones used a notification light dot. You could easily tell which app sends you notifications just by looking at the color of that dot while your phone was sitting on the desk. AOD does similar job today but apple's notification system is terrible
Using Samsung from s10+ to s21 ultra and always on "always on dispay" feature. It's useful!