iPhone 14 Pro: Smartphone of the year
I’m saying it loudly: Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro is the smartphone of the year. If you’re upgrading to it, you’re going to be good for a while, thanks to its A16 Bionic chip, its telephoto lens and improved nighttime photography, and its proprietary satellite connectivity.
The iPhone 14 Pro also beat out Google’s Pixel 7 Pro here, because it’s a more consistent experience across the board. Apple’s iOS 16 update might feel different to some long-time iPhone users, but those changes made me feel like Android 13 still needs more refining. The Lock screen wallpapers for the always-on display are super neat. I want that on Android.
The iPhone 14 Pro comes in two sizes: 6.1 and 6.7 inches. After reviewing it and the Pixel 7 Pro, I realized that this gives it a leg up on the one-size-fits-all Google phone. The 6.7-inch Pixel 7 Pro is still too big for some folks, but those who opt for the smaller Pixel 7 because of its easier handling don’t get that third telephoto lens. On the iPhone 14 Pro side, Apple offers the same camera system in both sizes. You don’t have to make concessions with the iPhone 14 Pro in its smaller size, just as long as you don’t mind paying the money.
