Judging the success of people and companies can be done in different ways. One way is to read negative reviews from competitors. Recently, a wave of negativity was unleashed on the newly announced Apple iPhone 14. Not from happy owners, but from competing companies. And this is the first sign that Android device manufacturers see their profits slipping away.
Samsung is clearly envious of the Apple iPhone 14
The South Korean brand came with a trump card – pointing out the low camera resolution of the iPhone, comparing it to their Galaxy Z Flip 4. Only people knowledgeable in photo technology immediately pointed out to the Koreans that the final image quality matters, not the megapixel count. And as practice shows, even the old Apple iPhone 13 demonstrates more realistic photos than the advertised Galaxy Z Flip 4.
Additionally, Samsung noticed that there are no foldable smartphones in the Apple lineup. But it’s immediately clear why. The demand for such gadgets does not exceed even 1% worldwide. There is no point in creating such smartphones. Business as usual.
No obvious performance increase in Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
So-called “independent experts” tested the A16 Bionic chip on Geekbench 5. Compared to the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, the 14th version shows poor results:
- Single-core test in Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max – 1879 (versus 1730 for the 13th).
- Multi-core test in Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max – 4664 (versus 4750 for the 13th).
Although during the presentation, Apple demonstrated a much larger performance gap. It is said that the comparison was not made with the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, but with an older version. This already raises questions. Especially for gaming enthusiasts. For other users, these figures are not critical. There is no point in relying on them. A new smartphone is always better than an old one.
Reduced battery life in Apple iPhone 14
Here, the manufacturer is partly to blame. There was no need to equip the iPhone 11 with such a powerful battery. Now, with the release of new models, Apple will receive negative reviews from users. But one factor must be considered – the iPhone 14 series Pro has an always-on display mode. Yes, it uses LTPO technology (reducing refresh rate to 1 Hz), but it still consumes battery.
There are many tests online regarding battery life for iPhone 11, 12, 13, and 14 versions. The results vary. Some show record-breaking durations for the iPhone 14, others are much shorter. The difference ranges from 2 to 10 hours. This is confusing. The simplest way is to buy a new one and compare it during use with the old one. Based on personal tests, conclusions can be drawn.
