Apple introduced the new iPhone 14 family on the evening of September 7. In this context, Pro models appeared alongside the iPhone 14 and Plus models. These devices, which came with very important improvements, could not be distinguished from the previous generation at first. The reason for this is that, in general, we can say that the safes are similar to each other.
For people who are not completely in the world of technology, and therefore do not follow every iPhone model that comes out, iPhone 11 and later can be confused very easily. For this reason, every year when the new iPhone comes out, thoughts such as “Apple polished the same phone” arise. Let’s see if it really is.
Let’s go forward from the iPhone 7:
In the iPhone 7, Apple dropped the headphone jack on the sixth model. Apart from that, since the dimensions of the phone are almost the same as the iPhone 6, it was said “This is the same”. However, the chronic bending problem of the iPhone 6 was eliminated with the strong aluminum case of this model.
While the button on the iPhone 6 does not offer a very reliable experience, in the seventh model they integrated it into the device rather than being a button. In this way, the problem of breaking the button has been eliminated.
The main difference appeared on the hardware side. Because after the A8 processor of the iPhone 6, Apple switched to the A10 Fusion processor in the seventh model. In addition, the RAM upgrades made the device one of the fastest phones of the period.
What has changed for the everyday user?
With the 3D Touch feature, the screen can understand your pressing force, but this was also present in the iPhone 6S model. Apart from that, a screen of the same size as the iPhone 6 was welcoming us, but the highest brightness level of the screen was increased. Touch ID was also present in the previous generation, but with the iPhone 7 it has been made faster than ever.
Improvements were made on the camera, especially on the front, but unfortunately, it did not satisfy anyone as much as it should have been in general. Those looking for this difference had to pay extra and choose the Plus model. Although the battery was improved, it continued to be Apple’s bleeding wound.
So what happened with the iPhone 8?
In terms of design, the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus came in the same dimensions as the previous generation. But here a glass case was used instead of aluminum. From the volume and power buttons to Touch ID, we haven’t seen much change in terms of design. But the final volume of the speakers has been increased.
In the field of display, we saw the True Tone feature as an improvement. In the field of performance, Apple’s new A11 Bionic processor showed itself and took performance much further. At this point, 2GB of RAM was used for the iPhone 8 and 3GB for the Plus model.
Speaking of the camera, not much has changed on paper, but thanks to the new processor, details such as image processing and low-light performance have been improved.
What has changed for the everyday user?
Wireless charging was introduced with the iPhone 8. In addition, the battery drain time remained the same. In addition, fast charging support met with users, but in summary, we can say that batteries that can be charged faster run out in the same time.
With the new processor, both the overall performance of the phone has been taken to a higher level and better images have been captured with the camera. Finally, the lowest storage option has been increased to 64GB.
With the iPhone X, we saw the biggest design change:
The Home button, which existed until the iPhone 8, was eliminated with the iPhone X. In this way, the large area it covers has joined the screen part. The sensors and camera on the top are packed into a notch. In this way, the 4.7-inch screen of the iPhone 8 became 5.8-inch on the iPhone X.
An OLED panel was used instead of an LCD on the screen. Increasing the resolution too much made the screen unique on its own. In the case, as in the iPhone 8, aluminum material and glass on the back welcomed us.
Thanks to the sensors inside the notch and the new processor, Touch ID has left its place to Face ID. In this way, the 3D face recognition system came to the iPhone. Thanks to these sensors, portrait photos have leveled up.
What has changed for the everyday user?
The iPhone X was introduced at the same time as the iPhone 8 family, but came out at different times. Unlike that model, it offered users a better screen and camera experience. In addition, the sound coming from the speaker has been increased, and the usage time has been increased by an update that makes the battery say “even if it doesn’t flow”. Still, it was far from good.
Considering its price, it was not a device that iPhone 8/8 Plus users would want to upgrade just for the screen. But it is an undeniable fact that it raises the bar in user experience and sets a standard in the use of notches. (Although we’ve seen phones with a notch before the iPhone X, we’re talking about Apple moving it out of screen space and into functionality.)
What changed in the XR, XS and XS models?
The key difference between these three models from the base iPhone X is that they use the A12 processor, not Apple’s A11 processor. While aluminum and glass materials were used on the XR model, stainless steel and glass were used on the XS and XS Max. While the XS Max model used a 6.5-inch OLED display, the XS also featured a 5.8-inch OLED display. The XR, on the other hand, came with a 6.1-inch LCD panel.
Additionally, unlike the other two models, the iPhone XR used a single camera layout.
Before we move on to the iPhone 11, let’s realize one thing:
Since iPhone 7 so far; We got True Tone, Face ID, a larger and higher quality screen experience, improved camera, OLED panel, wireless charging, extended battery life and many more benefits. The fact that Apple does not offer them all at once shows that it is not constantly polishing the same phone and giving it to us, but that it is advancing with the logic that it becomes a lake drop by drop. As you come to the end, you will see how much this lake has grown.
What has changed with the iPhone 11?
Switched from A11 Bionic processor to A13 Bionic processor. On the screen, instead of the OLED panel, the LCD “Liquid Retina” panel was used. While not as good as an OLED, this panel was pushing the limits of LCD. When we moved to the edges, we saw aluminum material instead of stainless steel.
In terms of camera, iPhone X aimed to get closer to objects without loss of quality, while iPhone 11 focused on wider angles. Of course, this is something that will be good or bad according to the user. The other thing we can write as a plus on the camera of the iPhone 11 will be the night mode.
What has changed for the everyday user?
In everyday use, it’s hard to tell if anything makes a difference. Especially those who went from the XR model to 11; They won’t come across as many surprises unless they say they are indispensable to features such as A13 processor, dual camera and night mode instead of A12. Unless future-proof features like Wi-Fi 6 are important to the user.
Pro models have stainless steel instead of aluminum. Instead of dual cameras, a triple camera system is used. Two of them, namely the wide-angle lenses we just mentioned, are the same in all three models (11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max). The additional lens on the Pro models is telephoto. This brings back the ‘zoom without loss of quality’ capability that was lost when moving from iPhone X to 11. OLED panel on the screen, there are pro models.
Although improvements have been made in every model in terms of battery, the Pro Max model gives the tangible battery performance as the best for the daily user. This is how we saw it in the upcoming iPhone models.
Let’s come to the iPhone 12:
When you look at it, the first detail that makes the iPhone 12 different from the 11 is its sharper, angular design rather than the rounded edges. In addition, when we move to the screen part, we see that the LCD panel of the iPhone 11 has been left aside, and the OLED panel is used instead. At the back, the case supporting the new MagSafe products welcomes us. Users can now carry products such as MagSafe powerbank or card holder comfortably behind their phones.
The improvement made on the camera side made it possible to use night mode in the wide-angle and selfie cameras of the iPhone 12, unlike the iPhone 11. In addition, HDR mode has also taken place in the application. On the Pro models, we also saw the telephoto lens.
As always, the battery has been improved over the previous generation and added a few hours of life. As for the processor, it was switched from A13 to A14.
What has changed for the everyday user?
Although progress has been made on the camera, we can say that this is a difference that only those who are professionally interested in the camera can notice. Because the iPhone 11’s camera was not bad. In addition, although MagSafe products are nice, they remain in the air for most users due to both their prices and how much they are needed.
In terms of speed, the iPhone 11 isn’t bad either, and a casual user might not notice the speed difference between the two phones. But the A14 Bionic processor in the iPhone 12 will keep the phone alive longer. By looking at the price difference and the features above, users can decide which features are indispensable. If you can say that most of them are indispensable, the iPhone 11 will not make you feel the absence of 12.
While there is not much difference other than the screen (and possibly the battery) in the Mini models, we see that the material has been moved from aluminum to stainless steel in the Pro models. In Pro Max, on the other hand, all the camera features we have counted are leveling up. Although these sound quite magical, if you are not very interested in the camera, if you only use it for social media, the iPhone 11 will suffice. But let’s not forget, these are all just a drop in the lake.
So what happened with the iPhone 13?
Does Apple say, “We put the camera diagonally, not upside down, here’s a new phone for you”? No, the iPhone 13 may not have put much on the 12th model in terms of design. Because when viewed from the outside, there is not much difference other than a smaller notch and cross-camera setup. Even Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple, said that he did not understand the difference between the iPhone 13 and 12.
But when we look at the camera, screen and hardware features, we can see the real improvements. To start with the screen, now a much brighter and clearer screen welcomes us. When you switch to Pro models, the screen refresh rate of these models can go up to 120Hz.
The new A15 Bionic on the processor has been brought. When we look at the camera, an enhancement has been made to capture the light much better and to take brighter and clearer photos. There are two important updates in the video section. The first of these is the increase of FPS to 60 in Dolby Vision HDR shots, and the other is the Cinematic mode, which we met with the iPhone 13 family.
Finally, let’s say that the battery, especially the iPhone 13 Pro Max, is groundbreaking.
What has changed for the everyday user?
If iPhone 12 users don’t use the camera often, especially the video side, the video enhancements we’re talking about don’t mean much. Because those devices are also capable of processing images very well with the A14 processor. In addition, there is not much difference between the A14 and A15 in daily use.
The screen refresh rate, which varies between 120Hz and 10Hz, will contribute significantly to the life of the battery, but as we said, it is difficult for a daily user to understand the difference. As a result, the iPhone 13 is an all-around better device than the 12 and will therefore last longer. But for someone who will use the phone for social media, messaging and internet browsing purposes, it will not make any difference.
Let’s come to the new owner of the throne, iPhone 14:
With the iPhone 14 family, we have come across many remarkable innovations. The first of these is the A15 processor, which has been improved compared to the previous one, but will appear with the same name. In addition, we see that 6GB RAM is used this time instead of 4GB RAM in the previous generation. In terms of size and design, the iPhone 14 is the same as the iPhone 13, except for minor differences. Even Steve Jobs’ daughter made fun of this similarity.
In Pro models, we see the A16 Bionic processor. In addition, these models have a feature called Dynamic Island that increases the functionality of the notch. Roughly, let’s say it changes the notch from shape to shape according to the notifications. After that, the Always-on-Display feature that makes you say thank goodness is only available on Pro models. While the Pro camera system includes a 48MP main camera, it also has ultra-wide and telephoto lenses.
What has changed for the everyday user?
We would like to say that updates have been made in the security area. However, the life-saving feature that allows you to call for help from the satellite is both paid and only used in the USA and Canada. The improvements in the camera area are notable, but not revolutionary for the everyday user of the iPhone 13. If you say that Action Mode, which prevents shakes on the video side, is useful for me, it is different.
The A15 will not make the A16 feel absent in everyday use. Since it will continue to receive updates for many years, it will not lag behind the A16. There is also a feature of the iPhone 14 that allows it to detect accidents. But if you say you need it just in case, the 8th series Apple Watch also offers the same feature.
Especially for those who want to buy an iPhone 14 from scratch, we do not think that a price of 30.999 TL will be worth the device in question. If you are making movies with the iPhone’s advanced camera and you see it as an investment in your business, it would make sense to buy it, of course, but let’s mention that we have prepared this article for everyday users. You can also share your thoughts in the comment section.
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