iPhone 14 Vs iPhone 13 - is the latest handset best for business?
The iPhone 14 range was introduced to the world earlier this month, Apple claimed to have raised the bar with a newly named Dynamic Island and a vibrant colour range – but is the iPhone 14 worth switching in your old business handset for? We have compared the business features of this years’ flagship phone to the iPhone 13 from 2021 to find out how different the two successive iPhone generations are.
The iPhone 14 series consists of the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. For the sake of this blog, we will be focusing on the standard iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro versions.
Introducing the iPhone 14:
Championed as having the longest battery life ever, with the phrase ‘big and bigger’ plastered across a lot of the marketing collateral, with a slightly larger screen, camera improvements and increased processing power being the main shout outs of the 2022 series. Although many of the mentioned shout outs are referring to the iPhone 14 Plus, instead of the standard iPhone 14.
The iPhone 14 comes in 6 vibrant colours in an apparent aerospace grade aluminium. The model boasts a 6.1” Super Retina XDR display with a Ceramic shield, that is marked as tougher than any smartphone glass. Hopefully that means it will withstand the keys in your pocket, or that accidental drop down the office stairs when you’re in a rush to your next meeting.
The iPhone 14 brings with it some impressive new business focused features that may catch your attention this year. For example, perhaps the most popular feature for the standard handset is the new Always On screen that’s comes with iOS 16. A completely customisable screen that can be filled with business widgets such as calendars, tasks and notes, perfect for organising your workday, or simply just tracking your activity rings and applying your favourite font for aesthetics – whatever works for you.
At first glance, the iPhone 14 is slightly more powerful than the previous iPhone 13 handset, but otherwise there are not many differences in features of the ‘standard’ handset.
Both handsets are powered by the A15 Bionic chip, which is considered amongst one of the best in the smartphone market. The biggest difference in the iPhone 14 is that it has a better camera, satellite connectivity and no longer supports physical SIM cards. Although this may seem slightly inconvenient, all you need to do is speak to your provider to make the switch to an e-SIM in the same day.
When it comes to size and weight both handsets are nearly identical with both phones having a 6.1 inch screen made out of water and dust resistant aluminium and both built for business with a high resolution screen. Although both phones come with the previously mentioned A15 chip – the iPhone 14 has some slight updates to improve performance without draining battery life, making the iPhone 14 more prepared to support a busy business day. According to Apple, the iPhone 14 will last over an hour longer than the iPhone 13 device, even with constant use and video playback.
There are a few features that the iPhone 14 possesses, that its predecessor does not. For example the first is emergency satellite SOS connections, whereby the handset will connected to emergency satellites flying in space to ensure that users can always reach emergency services. This is completed with the new built in force sensor that will detect when you are in an accident so if you don’t or can’t respond, the phone will call the emergency services for you.
You can find a full specification for the iPhone 14 model here.
The iPhone 14 Pro
The hero of the iPhone 14 series this year is definitely the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max where Apple have upgraded both of the little and large handsets, without increasing the price. The star of this handset is the fact that much loved notch which defined face ID unlocking in 2017, now becoming a floating pill shaped cut out, that houses an upgraded TrueDepth camera system. This is where the magic happens for business users. Apple has named the new feature the Dynamic Island- very dramatic! Users can now show system alerts and displays favourite app activities. The Island grows and shrinks with different uses, making it easier than ever to check notifications and be updated on tasks.
The new Pro range has upgraded cameras, a faster processing chip (A16) and an impressive Always On display, that can be personalised with your business widgets and most used apps. Most Android devices have had this for years, but the new introduction to the iPhone series may just be a good reason to switch.
Find out more about the iPhone 14 Pro here.
Is the iPhone 14 range best for business?
The standard iPhone 14 handset suits the remote and mobile workforce, with the large screen, fast processing power and increased battery life.
The iPhone Pro device for 2022 will change the way that business owners and sole traders would for the better. Users can benefit from quick notification checks between meetings using the new Always-On display and Dynamic Island, making it easier to manage your work tasks on a time limit and review notifications quickly. Users can launch work apps, review business presentations, and take a video conference call all at once with the incredible performance of A16 Bionic.
Final thoughts:
The usual iPhone releases every year generally provide an upgraded iterance of the previous models, with the usual updates to processors and camera functionality. If as a business user, you currently own the iPhone 13 handset, it is probably not worth upgrading to the newest model, however, older models of the iPhone would definitely benefit from the additional functionality, increased battery life and processing speed. Plus, the Pro models will provide a whole new experience to completing tasks and managing meetings whilst on the go at work.
If you would like to find out more about upgrading to an iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro device, contact our knowledgeable team today to find the best deal for your business.