Iphone 14

The iPhone 14 Plus, which Apple unveiled on September 7, is in some ways like a great throwback to the original Plus-era iPhones.

When Apple launched the Iphone, it was the first time it also simultaneously introduced a big-screen variant, the Iphone 6 plus. Like that larger smartphone sibling, this new iPhone 14 Plus is, essentially, just like the new iPhone 14, but instead of a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, you get a 6.7-inch one. What you don't get, though, is a whole bunch of extra features, a la, the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max.

You see, somewhere along the way, Apple shifted its big screen phones into the Pro-only zone, thereby forcing iPhone fans who wanted a bigger screen into a much more expensive space.

It seems that for the past year, the iPhone 13 Pro Max has been the second-most popular of all its siblings despite being priced the highest. Now, Apple is targeting those who want a bigger display but don't need (or don't want to pay for) all the premium features of the Pro models. The new iPhone 14 Plus is a clear upsell, intended to tempt iPhone buyers and upgraders to spend a little more than they might have otherwise. Android phones with screens larger than 5.5 inches now make up more than 50 percent of the market in some countries, so it makes sense for Apple to hit lower price points with a big phone. This is one of the ways that Apple has lagged behind the Android world, going back as far as the iPhone 5.

Apple iPhone 14 specs at a glance:

• Body: 146.7x71.5x7.8mm, 172g; Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame; IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified).

• Display: 6.10" Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak), 1170x2532px resolution, 19.48:9 aspect ratio, 460ppi.

• Chipset: Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm): Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard); Apple GPU (5-core graphics).

• Memory: 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM; NVMe.

• OS/Software: iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 16.0.2.

• Rear camera: Wide (main): 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm, 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; Ultra wide angle: 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120-degree.

• Front camera: Wide: 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, 1/3.6", PDAF.

• Video capture: Rear camera: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Cinematic mode (4K@30fps), stereo sound rec; Front camera: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS.

• Battery: 3279mAh; Fast charging, 50% in 30 min (advertised), USB Power Delivery 2.0, MagSafe fast wireless charging 15W, Qi wireless charging 7.5W.

• Misc: Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer; NFC; stereo speakers; Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving).

iPhone 14 Plus price and availability

It's pretty exciting to get a big, 6.7-inch iPhone that's just $100 more expensive than the standard model. The iPhone 14 Plus starts at $899 / £949 / AU$1,579 for the base 128GB model.

iPhone 14 series preorders kicked off on September 9, with the phones going on sale on September 16. That is, of course, with the exception of the iPhone 14 Plus, which will be available to buy on October 7. That's a few weeks after the iPhone 14, 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max, which ties into rumors of manufacturing delays before the phones' unveiling.

The delayed release also means a longer wait for a full review, but until then, our iPhone 14 review, iPhone 14 Pro review and iPhone 14 Pro Max review are all ready and waiting for your perusal, and if you find yourself drawn to any of those, you can pick one up at a discount by checking out our latest iPhone 14 deals.