iPhone 14 Plus: Why you should skip iPhone 14 Pro for this one; 6 reasons

The iPhone 14 Plus has hit the shelves and we think it is a better buy than the more expensive iPhone 14 Pro. Here’s why.

iPhone 14 Plus starts at a price of Rs. 89,990 in India for the base 128GB variant. (Amritanshu / HT Tech)

The iPhone 14 Pro has been the darling of iPhone fans lately, with many choosing it for its Dynamic Island and the new high resolution cameras. However, Apple has just put the iPhone 14 Plus on sale and for a slightly lesser price, this one is offering the thrills of the iPhone 14 Pro Max. In fact, after spending a few hours with the iPhone 14 Plus, I think most of you would be better off with the iPhone 14 Plus instead of the more expensive iPhone 14 Pro.

Before you say, the benefit is more than just its lower price. The iPhone 14 Plus is designed for those who love the idea of a big screen iPhone, and the 6.1-inch iPhone just doesn't do enough for them. Here are some of the reasons why we think you skip spending more on the iPhone 14 Pro and settle for the iPhone 14 Plus.

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iPhone 14 Plus (Amritanshu / HT Tech)

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Bigger display

Even though the iPhone 14 Pro has that fancy 1Hz-120Hz OLED display with the Dynamic Island, its 6.1inch canvas is simply no match for the gigantic 6.7-inch display on the iPhone 14 Plus. And a bigger screen equals more fun while watching movies, or checking out the latest updates on Instagram.

Much better battery life

With a 4323mAh battery, the iPhone 14 Plus will naturally last longer than the iPhone 14 Pro. It has a simple 60Hz display and a power efficient A15 Bionic chip, all of which along with iOS 16 should deliver much better battery life. After all, Apple claims it to offer the best battery life of any iPhone ever.

Costs much less

Starting at Rs. 89,900, the iPhone 14 Plus costs less than the iPhone 14 Pro, which starts at Rs. 129,900. In fact, the top-end 512GB variant of the iPhone 14 Plus costs Rs. 119,900. Hence, you are getting much better value with the iPhone 14 Plus.

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Packs all the essentials

Yes, the iPhone 14 Plus has everything you expect from a new high-end iPhone. It has a 6.7-inch OLED display with Dolby Vision support, a larger battery size, a capable duo of 12MP cameras, and a new autofocus-equipped 12MP camera. It even has MagSafe wireless charging and a great stereo speaker setup. It only misses out on the new 48MP main camera, a telephoto camera, slightly faster A16 Bionic chip and that Dynamic Island.

More colours, lightweight

The iPhone 14 Plus is lighter than the Pro at 204 grams, thanks to the aluminium frame. Plus, you can get the iPhone 14 Plus in more colours – Red, Blue, Starlight (White), Midnight (Black), and Purple.

Notch takes up less space

The notch on the iPhone 14 Plus takes up less space than the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro. That translates to more viewing space and a less interrupting camera cutout.