Since the Apple iPhone 14 Plus has a lot in common with the iPhone 14, our verdict is very similar. The iPhone 14 Plus, too, is an excellent smartphone and a top choice in terms of the design, build quality, display, camera, battery life, and performance. At the same time, it is the first non-Pro iPhone with a 6.7-inch display.
Compared to the 6.1-inch display of the iPhone 14, the larger size is very apparent during day-to-day use. The battery life is significantly longer and thanks to the 6.7-inch screen, browsing the web, chatting, or navigating the iOS settings can be a better, more comfortable experience.
Although the Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a very good smartphone with excellent battery life, the features do not quite justify the price.
This begs the question: Which type of user is the iPhone 14 Plus actually meant for? Its starting price of 899 USD will likely already dissuade many prospective customers, even though compared to the iPhone 14, a 100-USD premium for a bigger display is still relatively modest. However, Apple is its own toughest competitor and the iPhone 14 Plus does not manage to live up to its price.
The 6.7-inch iPhone 13 Pro Max will likely be the main competitor of the iPhone 14 Plus. While it is very similarly priced, it has a lot more to offer: A 120-Hz display, an additional telephoto lens, and a stainless steel frame are all features the iPhone 14 Plus lacks. Meanwhile, the iPhone 14 Pro Max does everything the iPhone 13 Pro Max does and more, including extras such as the Dynamic Island and the always-on display – albeit for at least 200 USD more than our test model.
Alternatives to the Apple iPhone 14 Plus include the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max as well as, for example, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Pro.
