Making phone calls, sending messages, surfing the internet - for most people, everyday life is hardly conceivable without a smartphone. It is therefore all the more important to be able to rely on the devices. The Stiftung Warentest smartphone test answers the question of which model is the test winner and which ones lack stability or basic functions.
Apple iPhone 14
256 GB, Purple, 6.10", SIM + eSIM, 5GColour2
Product details
iPhone 14. With the most impressive dual camera system on an iPhone. Take brilliant photos in low light and bright light. Accident detection1, a new safety feature, calls for help when you can't.
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR Display2
- Advanced camera system for better photos in all light conditions
- Cinema mode now in 4K Dolby Vision at up to 30 fps
- Action mode for smooth, free-flowing videos
- An important safety feature - Accident Detection1, calls for help when you can't
- All-day battery life and up to 20 hours of video playback3
- A15 Bionic chip with 5Core GPU for super-fast performance. Ultra-fast 5G cellular.4
- Industry-leading features for durability like Ceramic Shield and water protection5
- iOS 16 gives you even more ways to personalise, communicate and share6
Operating system | iOS |
Display size (inches) | 6.10" |
Image resolution | 2532 x 1170 pixels |
Number of cameras | Dual Camera |
Working memory | 6 GB |
Storage capacity | 256 GB |
Capacity | 3279 mAh |
Item number | 21997030 |
Manufacturer | Apple |
Category | Smartphones |
Manufacturer no. | MPWA3ZD/A |
Release date | 16/9/2022 |
Colour | Violet |
Exact colour description | Purple |
Case material | Aluminium, Glass |
Material | Aluminium, Glass |
Model range | iPhone 14 |
Mobile features | Face Unlock |
Payment service | Apple Pay |
SAR value | 0.98 W/kg |
Operating system | iOS |
Operating System Version | iOS 16 |
Display size (inches) | 6.10" |
Screen technology | Super Retina XDR |
Image resolution | 2532 x 1170 pixels |
Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 |
Notch | Rectangular Notch |
Pixel density | 460 ppi |
Colour depth | 24 bits |
Contrast ratio | 2000000:1 |
Brightness | 800 cd/m² |
Glass | Ceramic Shield |
Display size (inches) | 6.10" |
Pixel density | 460 dpi |
Mobile phone standard | 5G |
5G Mode | SA (Standalone) |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, NFC, USB |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Audio features | AAC, Dolby Atmos |
Number of cameras | Dual Camera |
Camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
F number main camera | 1.50 f |
Wide angle camera luminous intensity | 1.50 f |
Ultra wide angle camera Resolution | 12 Mpx |
Ultra wide angle camera luminous intensity | 2.40 f |
Ultra wide angle camera angle | 120° |
Telecamera luminous intensity | 2.40 f |
Camera feature | Geotagging, HDR, Monochrome, Night mode, Optical zoom, Portrait mode, Wide-angle |
Image stabilisation | Optical (OIS) |
Zoom | Digital Zoom, Optical zoom |
DXOMARK Camera Score | 133 |
Front camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
F number front camera | 1.90 f |
Max. video resolution | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | 4K |
Images per sec. at max. Resolution | 60p |
USB connector type | Lightning |
Mobile processor | Apple A15 Bionic |
Number of processor cores | 6 -Core |
Clock frequency | 3.24 GHz |
Working memory | 6 GB |
Storage capacity | 256 GB |
SIM card type | Nano SIM |
SIM type | SIM + eSIM |
SIM slot | Nano SIM |
SIM slot 2 | Nano SIM |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer |
Localisation technology | Compass, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS |
Navigation software | Apple Maps |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Capacity | 3279 mAh |
Charging technology | Fast Charge, Qi Wireless Charging |
Video playback time | 20 h |
Audio playback time | 80 h |
Protection type (IP code) | IP68 |
Smart home ecosystem | Apple Siri |
Communication standard | Apple HomeKit |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Scope of delivery | Smartphone |
The reparability index | 6.9 |
Height | 7.80 mm |
Width | 71.50 mm |
Length | 146.70 mm |
Weight | 172 g |
Product Safety |
Length | 16.90 cm |
Width | 9.20 cm |
Height | 2.90 cm |
Weight | 332 g |
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 1.CMF0,5 %
- 2.Apple0,6 %
- 3.Samsung0,8 %
- 4.OnePlus1 %
- 4.Xiaomi1 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 8.Samsung3 days
- 8.Ulefone3 days
- 12.Apple4 days
- 12.Emporia4 days
- 12.realme4 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 1.Samsung2,4 %
- 3.Nokia2,5 %
- 4.Apple2,6 %
- 4.Cat2,6 %
- 6.Xiaomi3,1 %
- High working speed
- Very good display
- Display only runs at 60 hertz
- Few controllers
The iPhone 14 is a top mobile phone that is also well suited for mobile gaming with its powerful processor and bright OLED. With Apple Arcade, there is even a games plan. With a controller like the test winner Backbone One, it's a gaming machine.

