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
512 GB, Starlight, 6.10", SIM + eSIM, 5GColour5
Memory Size3
Product details
With Always-On Display, the 48 MP camera in the iPhone, crash detection, emergency SOS via satellite, and Dynamic Island - an innovative way to receive notifications and activities.
Operating system | iOS |
Image resolution | 2532 x 1170 pixels |
Number of cameras | Dual Camera |
Display size (inches) | 6.10" |
Capacity | 3279 mAh |
Storage capacity | 512 GB |
Memory | 6 GB |
Item number | 21997050 |
Manufacturer | Apple |
Category | Smartphones |
Manufacturer no. | MPX33ZD/A |
Release date | 16/9/2022 |
Colour | Silver |
Exact colour description | Starlight |
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 |
Panel technology | OLED |
Image resolution | 2532 x 1170 pixels |
Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 |
Notch | Rectangular Notch |
Pixel density | 460 ppi |
Colour depth | 24 bits |
Brightness | 800 cd/m² |
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 |
Ultra wide angle camera Resolution | 12 Mpx |
Ultra wide angle camera luminous intensity | 2.40 f |
Ultra wide angle camera angle | 120° |
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 | 1920 x 1080 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 |
Memory | 6 GB |
Storage capacity | 512 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 |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Apple fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Smartphone |
The reparability index | 7.2 |
Height | 7.80 mm |
Width | 71.50 mm |
Length | 146.70 mm |
Height unfolded | 146.70 mm |
Width unfolded | 71.50 mm |
Length unfolded | 7.80 mm |
Weight | 172 g |
Product Safety |
Length | 16.50 cm |
Width | 9 cm |
Height | 3 cm |
Weight | 330 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.CMF0,4 %
- 2.Apple0,6 %
- 3.Samsung0,8 %
- 4.Xiaomi1,1 %
- 5.OnePlus1,2 %
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- 7.Oukitel3 days
- 7.Samsung3 days
- 12.Apple4 days
- 12.Huawei4 days
- 12.Nokia4 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 2.Fairphone2,3 %
- 3.Samsung2,4 %
- 4.Apple2,5 %
- 5.ZTE2,8 %
- 6.Doro3 %
- 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.




