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One Phone to Rule Them All—Apple Unleashes the iPhone 14 Pro
Claiming “the fastest chip ever in a smartphone”
By Lawrence Bonk Lawrence Bonk News Reporter Florida State University Lawrence Bonk is a tech news reporter for Lifewire, specializing in gaming, AI, VR, and consumer tech, including iOS, macOS, wearables, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 7, 2022 03:20PM EDT Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Phones Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Apple has just announced the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max at the company's "Far Out" live-streamed product launch event. The new flagship iPhone models are filled to the brim with advanced features, all powered by the brand new A16 Bionic mobile chipset, which Apple calls "the fastest chip ever in a smartphone." This translates to greater efficiency and better performance, with increased memory bandwidth for gaming and other intensive software applications. Apple Beyond the new A16 chip, plenty more sets these models apart from the also-announced standard iPhone 14. First up, there’s the brand new Super Retina XDR display that boasts the same always-on technology found with the latest Apple Watch iterations. The display automatically dims when not in use but remains on so you can quickly access important information. The screen has 1,600 nits of brightness, which equals the company’s standalone Pro Display XDR. It also comes with a movable and animated top notch, of a sort, called the Dynamic Island. This touch-enabled notch displays useful information, such as battery status, relevant alerts, what music is playing, and more. As rumored, the camera system has received a massive upgrade here. The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max feature a 48-megapixel quad-pixel sensor, a huge jump over the 12-megapixel sensor found in the previous iteration. This translates to better performance in low light conditions, more detailed zoom, and full integration with the ProRAW format for higher levels of detail. Apple Photos benefit from a new adaptive flash that is twice as bright as other iPhone flash systems. As for video, there is a new "Action Mode" that automatically applies gimbal-like stabilization to fast-moving shots. As with many of today's announcements, the new iPhone 14 Pro includes crash detection software and a satellite-based SOS mode when traveling in areas without WiFi or cellular access. Even with all these advancements, Apple says the iPhone 14 Pro line boasts all-day battery life but did not give an exact numerical metric. Preorders for the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro and the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max start on September 9, with availability starting on September 16. The Pro starts at $1,000, and the Pro Max starts at $1,100. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire The iPhone 14 Pro's 48MP ProRAW Is Just Incredible iPhone 13: Release Date, Specs, Price, and News What is the Newest iPhone? (2022) iPhone 15: News, Rumors, and Estimated Price, Release Date, and Specs iPhone 14: Release Date, Specs, Price, and News Which iPhone Should You Buy? The Next Apple Event: Dates, News, Rumors, and Everything Else To Know 2021 iPad Pro: News, Price, Release Date, and Specs iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 13 Pro: Which Phone is Right for You? Apple Watch Ultra: Release Date, Specs, Price, and News The Foldable iPhone: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors New iPad mini Pro: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors Pixel 6 & 6a: News, Price, Release Date, and Specs Compare Every iPhone Model Ever Made Where to Download iPhone Manuals for Every Model The 7 Best iPhones of 2022 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies