It reaches 1600 nits normally, but can boost to 2,000 outdoors in sunlight, and the difference is noticeable. Before we get into the big changes, it’s worth mentioning the brightness. The new 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR screen, with its 2556 x 1179 resolution and 460ppi pixel density, has some tricks up its sleeve. iPhone 14 Pro Review: Always-on screen Andy Boxall/Digital Trends The one thing I’d have liked to see is more color options, but I expect those will come later to keep the range fresh. Apple has got the Pro formula right - classy looks, just the right size and weight, high-quality materials, and stellar build quality - so it can’t be blamed for not making dramatic changes with the iPhone 14 Pro. Does it strictly need to look any different? No, not at all. Would I have liked to see a design that wasn’t almost exactly the same as the last two models? Yes, that would have been good. It doesn’t demand attention, but it will still get admiring glances, particularly if you choose the purple one.

This isn’t a groundbreaking design, there’s nothing especially flashy about it, yet it manages to be classy and cool, fitting in with every situation. It all adds up to a smartphone that’s unmistakably an iPhone.

On the back, the camera module is large and makes a bold statement when the iPhone 14 Pro isn’t in a case, but because the three cameras protrude considerably, the phone never lays flat on any surface. you won’t find a SIM tray, as this is the first iPhone to only accept an eSIM. The volume controls and power button are still in place on the side, and if you buy an iPhone 14 in the U.S. An IP68 water-resistance rating adds confidence, as the phone will avoid damage from accidental water spills. Apple’s Ceramic Shield is over the screen and there’s toughened glass on the back. It has the same flat, squared-off chassis that still feels slightly too sharp in your hand, but is beautifully made from stainless steel. If you’ve seen an iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro, the iPhone 14 Pro will be very familiar. iPhone 14 Pro Review: Design Andy Boxall/Digital Trends And if you prefer your iPhone to be bigger and more expensive, see our iPhone 14 Pro Max review. If you’re looking for a less expensive option, check out our iPhone 14 review. Let’s talk in detail about whether the iPhone 14 Pro is worth the effort on your part to either take the plunge into Apple ownership or upgrade from an existing iPhone.

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