Apple’s iPhone 14 lineup is now in the wild, consisting of the base iPhone 14, and the faster, more capable iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. The slightly bigger iPhone 14 Plus will release in October. Each of those links will take you to either a full review or a hands-on preview. Is Apple’s A16 Bionic chip worth upgrading to? Do you want to pay more to get the Dynamic Island notch experience? Check out our reviews to see what our staff though.
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If you already know that you want to buy one, here are the straight details: these phones just released today, Friday, September 16th, with one exception. That’s the iPhone 14 Plus, which comes out on October 7th. If you’re thinking about buying the iPhone 14 (or, heck, all four varieties — follow your bliss), we’ve listed out some retailer links, along with retailer and carrier promotions that seem worthwhile.
Where to buy the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus
The iPhone 14 is available to buy through Apple, Walmart, and Best Buy starting at $799 for the 128GB model. Going up to 256GB adds $100, while it’s $1,099 to get one with 512GB of storage. The standard iPhone 14 is also available to existing AT&T and Verizon customers at Walmart with a monthly installment plan that starts at $21.64.
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The standard iPhone 14 is equipped with Apple’s A15 Bionic CPU, a 6.1-inch display, and is available with on-board storage ranging from 128GB up to 512GB.
The iPhone 14 Plus with 128GB of storage starts at $899 at Apple, Walmart, or Best Buy and follows a similar price trajectory for storage upgrades. It’s $999 to double the storage to 256GB, then $1,199 to get a 512GB version. As noted above, this model won’t release until October 7th. Existing AT&T and Verizon customers can also preorder the 14 Plus at Walmart on a monthly installment plan that starts at $24.42.
The iPhone 14 Plus uses the same A15 Bionic chip as the standard iPhone 14 but has a larger 6.7-inch screen. The starting configuration of the Plus is available with 128GB of storage and larger models reach up to 512GB.
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Where to order the iPhone 14 Pro
You can snag the iPhone 14 Pro with 128GB of storage for $999 at Apple, Walmart, or Best Buy. There are more storage configurations available with this model, going up to 1TB, which costs $1,499. The Pro is also available at Walmart in installments starting at $26.37 a month for existing AT&T and Verizon customers.
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The iPhone 14 Pro is equipped with the same 6.1-inch display as the standard iPhone, but has a more impressive 48MP main camera and is equipped with Apple’s A16 Bionic CPU. The Pro also features the Dynamic Island, which reclaims the divisive notch by adding a variety of adaptive functions to the top edge of the display.
Where to buy the iPhone 14 Pro Max
Similar to the smaller iPhone 14 Pro, the larger iPhone 14 Pro Max starts at 128GB of storage and can go up to 1TB. Costs, however, aren’t the same due to the size difference. This model starts at $1,099, at both Apple, Walmart, and Best Buy, going up to $1,599. The Pro Max is also available at Walmart in installments starting at $29.14 a month for existing AT&T and Verizon customers.
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The flagship entry of the iPhone 14 lineup, the 14 Pro Max, retains the camera and CPU improvements of the Pro model, but has a larger, 6.7-inch display and, most importantly, the Dynamic Island. The Pro Max is available with storage options starting at 128GB, all the way up to 1TB.
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro carrier deals
AT&T: For new and existing customers, you can get up to $1,000 off any of the new iPhone models when you trade in a qualifying device. You’ll have to sign up to pay installments for the phone, and you’ll receive billing credits for your trade-in over a 36-month duration. Credits will begin to appear on statements within three billing cycles.
T-Mobile: Same goes for T-Mobile. For new and existing customers, you can get up to $1,000 off any of the new iPhone models when you trade in a qualifying device. You’ll have to sign up to pay in monthly installments for the phone, and you’ll receive billing credits for your trade-in over a 24-month duration. T-Mobile claims that credits begin to appear on statements within two billing cycles.
Verizon: For new and existing customers, you can get up to $1,000 off any of the new iPhone models when you trade in a qualifying device. You’ll have to sign up to pay in monthly installments for the phone, and you’ll receive billing credits for your trade-in over a 24-month period, with credits starting within two billing cycles.
Update September 9th, 12:35PM ET: Article updated with additional preorder details for Best Buy and Walmart.
Correction September 9th, 8:48AM ET: An earlier version of this story claimed that Verizon would discount new iPhone models by up to $800 with an eligible trade-in. Verizon is discounting new iPhones by up to $1,000 when you trade-in an eligible smartphone.
FAQs
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are still available to buy directly from Apple, with delivery and in-store pickup options.
When could you buy iPhone 14? ›
Released in September 2022, the iPhone 14 is Apple's prior-generation iPhone, sold as a lower-cost alternative to the iPhone 15 models. The iPhone 14 is priced starting at $699, making it $100 cheaper than the $799 iPhone 15 that replaced it as Apple's flagship iPhone.
Is the iPhone 14 available to the public? ›
The iPhone 14 was made available on September 16, 2022, and iPhone 14 Plus was made available on October 7, 2022, priced at $799 and $899 respectively and was launched with iOS 16.
Can you get iPhone 14 in stores? ›
Customers who purchase iPhone 14 Plus could receive three months of Apple Arcade with a new subscription. iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are currently available at Apple Store locations and Apple Authorised Resellers.
Did the iPhone 15 come out? ›
The devices were announced on September 12, 2023, during the Apple Event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California alongside the higher-priced iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. Pre-orders began on September 15, 2023, and the devices were made available on September 22, 2023.
Why can't I buy 14 Pro? ›
As part of its annual tradition, Apple is ditching older iPhones to convince customers to buy its latest smartphones. The company has removed four iPhone models from its online store, including last year's flagship iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Will iPhone 14 be cheaper when 15 comes out? ›
You want the cheaper option
Shortly after Apple announced the iPhone 15 lineup, iPhone 14 prices saw a deep discount. You can expect all previous iPhone models to be a few hundred dollars cheaper now that the iPhone 15 is here. If you want the closest thing to an iPhone 15, you can purchase the iPhone 14 Pro.
Shall I buy iPhone 14 or wait for 15? ›
In conclusion, the iPhone 15 is definitely a superior upgrade over the iPhone 14. The biggest of all changes is the inclusion of the Type-C port and possibly a 120Hz ProMotion display. The whole user experience will be much better as the phone will get a powerful A16 Bionic chipset.
Is 14 Pro Max discontinued? ›
The models that have been discontinued are the iPhone 12, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Why is iPhone 14 unavailable? ›
The dreaded iPhone Unavailable message appears on your login screen when you enter the wrong passcode more than five times in a row. It will start by temporarily locking you out of your phone, but if you persist by entering the wrong passcode continuously, you may end up permanently locked out of your phone.
Yes, the iPhone 15 is worth it, although we reckon it depends on what phone you're upgrading from. Still rocking an iPhone XR or an 11 with a cracked screen and a blurry camera? You're going to find levelling up to the iPhone 15 a revelation.
How to get a free iPhone without paying? ›
If you're looking to get a free iPhone with no contract, one of the easiest ways is by signing up for a new line with a carrier that offers this option. Many mobile providers have special promotions where they give away iPhones when you open a new account or switch from another carrier.
Is it better to buy an iPhone 14 outright? ›
Buying an iPhone 14 outright, and partnering it with a new SIM-only deal will, in the long run, be a much cheaper option than choosing an iPhone 14 contract deal.
Is 128GB enough for an iPhone? ›
An iPhone with 128GB storage capacity is suitable for basic use. With the new iPhone 15 models, this is the minimum storage capacity. With 128GB, you have enough space to store some photos, music, and videos locally on you iPhone. As a result, you don't have to exclusively use iCloud storage.
What's the difference between iPhone 14 and 15? ›
Both iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 deliver impressive performance. However, the second-generation Ultra Wideband chip on iPhone 15 is a definite upgrade. This superfast A16 Bionic chipset supports all of the phone's advanced features like computational photography, Dynamic Island, and Voice Isolation for phone calls.
Can you buy an iPhone 14 Pro Max in store? ›
Of course, you can still buy from Apple directly, either in-store or online, but the lowest prices can generally be found elsewhere. If you haven't yet put in your order for an iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro, this article will help you to spend as little money as possible.
Can you still buy an iPhone 14 Pro? ›
However, Apple typically discontinues last year's Pro models shortly after announcing a new iPhone lineup to avoid interference with the new iPhone's sales. So, if you want to buy an iPhone 14 Pro, you'll have to consult other vendors like Amazon, Best Buy, or your cell service provider while supplies last.
Is the iPhone 15 better than the 14? ›
Across a variety of tests and benchmarks, the A16 Bionic in the iPhone 15 outperforms the A15 Bionic in the iPhone 14 in every way. The differences can be as great as a 10 to 15% improvement in most areas including compute power, graphics processing and power efficiency, all of which are really great.
Does the Apple Store sell unlocked iPhones? ›
When you purchase an iPhone at Apple, you'll receive an unlocked model that you can use with any carrier. The only exception is if you purchase an iPhone through AT&T Installment Plans — you will receive a locked model.
