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iPhone 14 Plus
Based on 62 credible posts from Bluesky, YouTube & Hacker News. 29 filtered out as bot-like or off-topic.
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Scored September 27, 2026
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Owner reviews
Overall owner mood
Owners mostly like it, with reservations: 58% of 62 reviews are positive, 29% mixed, and only 13% negative. Praise centers on battery & charging and display. The most common complaint is price & value (8 owners). Owners with 6+ months of use feel about the same (55% positive).
What owners like
Battery & charging praised by 15 owners
“I just got the 14 pro and i have no complaints about the battery life, im really impressed.”
Display praised by 8 owners
“The larger screen and the super long battery life have been awesome.”
Software & AI praised by 4 owners
“I’m dying for an update!”
Camera praised by 3 owners
“My 12 mini could never!!) and a great camera!”
What owners complain about
Price & value raised by 8 owners
“The 14 Plus is a nice phone, however, I feel it’s overpriced for what your getting.”
Display raised by 5 owners
“I had a 120 Hz display and went back to a 60 Hz display and honestly in my opinion it's not worth the money because I didn't see a massive difference.”
Software & AI raised by 4 owners
“60hz on a large screen is noticeable I don’t know weather it’s my phone but I get occasional stutters and freezing also the difference in cameras compared with the iPhone 11 is marginal imo ..”
Performance raised by 3 owners
“60hz on a large screen is noticeable I don’t know weather it’s my phone but I get occasional stutters and freezing also the difference in cameras compared with the iPhone 11 is marginal imo ..”
What owners talk about
- Battery & charging15 praise · 2 complain
- Price & value5 praise · 8 complain
- Display8 praise · 5 complain
- Software & AI4 praise · 4 complain
- Camera3 praise · 2 complain
- Performance1 praise · 3 complain
- Controls & input0 praise · 2 complain
- Build & durability0 praise · 2 complain
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And you can get iPhone 14s for $99 on occasion as long as you commit to prepaid service from Total Wireless/Trac Fone for 3 months (so about $180 - so your total price for the phone and 3 months of service is about $300) or you can use carrier trade-in deals to get hundreds of dollars off an iPhone 17, as long as you stay on a postpaid plan and take the credit over 3 years. Yes, there are way more options to get sub $500 Android phones, but pretending like an iPhone is too expensive for most Americans when carrier deals are often as good or better for iPhone options (to say nothing of the older phones being sold by Total Wireless and the like) and when more people in the United States use iPhone vs Android is a little bit silly. We just got $1130 from Verizon for my husband's old iPhone 14 Plus towards his new iPhone 17 Pro (I get a new phone every year so I’m just on the Apple Upgrade plan or I buy it outright each year, whereas he gets a new phone every 3 years or so), making it essentially free (we had to change the plan he was on but it cost the same as the old plan) and if he’d wanted a regular iPhone 17, he could’ve dropped down to a cheaper phone plan too. [...]
[...] Other than the battery life being at 83% and my charging port being broken (my fault) forcing me to use magsafe and wireless to charge it, it’s been a breeze to use. IOS 26 runs fine on it, but it does lack the Apple Intelligence features from later models; not a big enough argument for now to switch since every budget offerings from apple would give me a smaller screen and i don’t want that. [...]
Watching on my 14+ Had it since August 2023 Great phone Decent range nothing less , nothing too crazy. Upgrading to 18 pro or pro max next year.
this is a great phone, bought it a year ago and still happy. this is a great phone for those who want a big screen but don't want to pay more for the Pro Max version, and since this is the 14th iPhone it will still be relevant for a few more years to come, and even though it only has 60Hz, in my opinion it's still a pretty good phone.
@att so tell me how my phone was $1000.00 I’ve had my contract for 2 1/2 years. [...] Why do I still owe over $300 on an iPhone 14 Plus. [...]
Best iphone i have ever purchased, I think the pro features ain’t nothing big for me wonderful 6months experience!
[...] Ive had the 12 mini for a little over a year and a half and the battery health was at 81%. My phone wouldnt even last me a school day which is 8:35-3:35. It was laggy, the battery sucked, and the screen was too small imo. Im a girl and i have bigger hands so i love bigger screens. [...] My 14 plus has everything i want and need in a phone: bigger screen for cheaper price, BEST battery life (used my phone from 6:30 am all the way to 9pm and my phone wasnt even below 20%. Havent had to charge it once. My 12 mini could never!!) and a great camera! The 14 plus is a great phone with great features AND colors (i got purple and it’s beautiful) and i think if you dont want/need all the extra weight (cuz this 14 plus is SUPER LIGHT!!) and the extra features and gimmicks of the pro phones and you want a GREAT FREAKING BATTERY, get the 14 plus!!!!! [...]
I’ve been waiting for this. I upgraded from a iPhone 11 about 4 months ago. I absolutely love this phone. Batter life is amazing. And I’m not missing the pro features so this is perfect for me.
I’ve been using an iPhone 14 Plus as my dev and testing device lately, and the thing is kind of funny. [...] But you can really see how far Apple has let it drift behind on anything modern. [...]
I’ve been using an iPhone 14 Plus as my dev and testing device lately, and the thing is kind of funny. [...] But you can really see how far Apple has let it drift behind on anything modern. Siri is still dumb. [...]
I've had this phone since launch (7 months), I plan on having it for at least 3 years (which is how long I had my XR). [...] Comparing to my old XR, this has a bigger screen, smaller notch, better battery life and better (and additional) cameras. This phone was made for someone like me, all I really care about is screen size and battery life. The only downside of this phone, is that the camera has a hard time focusing on images up close when I open up the camera app. [...] (maybe has to do with XR being a single camera). I use my ipad charger to charge this phone, still at 100% battery capacity. When I get the iphone 17 or 18, I will be able to get the cheaper model and it will probably be still a big upgrade compared to the iphone 14 plus. [...]
No cheating Post your lockscreen I have an LG Wing that I got in 2022, which is what I'm posting this from. My daily driver is an iPhone 14 Plus that I got in 2023 after switching to AT&T from T-Mobile but we couldn't get the former to work with voice calls; not using that for this post.
Just got a 14 plus brand new for £330 I’m not a pro user at all so this is more than enough amazing value
I have a iPhone 14 Plus and it is really good this is my first time getting one I have been using a buggy iPhone SE but now I got the iPhone 14 Plus and it work really good
I got this on Amazon refurbished for 300$. Why should I waste a 1000$? 😂
[...] However, when I came across the iPhone 14 Plus at the market yesterday, I was immediately drawn to it (it was love at first sight lol) I got the midnight one. [...] So far, I have been very VERY impressed with the battery life it actually seems better than what I experienced with the 16 Pro Max. [...]
Bought a brand new 14plus 2 days ago and I am using it now.😅😅😅
When I tried the iPhone 14 Plus camera it would scramble any texts in the picture into gibberish from about only 1m away and even about an arms length away. But text in pictures would only be clear and crisp if I literally take it very close only. So I'm shocked how clean and legible the texts still are from your far-ish range pictures, and even when you pinch zoomed in after taking them. Nick, can you update your iPhone 14 Plus to the current ios26 to see if this happens to your pictures please? Also - Is anyone else having the same scrambled gibberish texts in pictures like me?
iPhone 14 Plus. Big screen and reviews all said anything after wasn’t worth the extra money. It’s lovely and has 5g which is on my old plan anyway (but I didn’t have it on my phone). [...]
Hell, I bought the yellow iPhone 14 Plus the day it was released, and have zero regret, and you bet your ass I would buy a yellow laptop! (I'm swearing a lot about color tonight.)
I got my iPhone 14 plus for about 10% of that price this year, and i can do all the same things that actually matter
[...] I had a 120 Hz display and went back to a 60 Hz display and honestly in my opinion it's not worth the money because I didn't see a massive difference. [...]
[...] If I got the pro then it would feel heavier and bulky. The big screen is not to big. [...]
Yeah I got ripped off with this phone. I so regret buying it smh
[...] I’m loving it and the battery is amazing.
I have had my 14 plus ever since it came out I will never change as it is a beast of a machine
I was so heartbroken when my iPhone 13 mini broke. [...] But it’s so easy to break a phone, and when you love taking photos and recording blues jam nights and doing little short movies for fun the pro models just weight too much for me. The battery life is incredible! [...] I’d rather spend the money on the iPad Pro experience or Mac than on the phone personally. These cameras are more than enough on the standard models 🙏. [...]
Sir, i bought the same phone from online shopping website. It’s a brand new phone and under warranty. When i saw my friend’s same model, I started thinking why my phone’s display is more brighter which looks like a normal phone display where his phone’s display actually looks like an iPhone’s patented display. I have been using iphone since it was iphone 3g hence I am pretty sure about this. [...]
Battery life is ridiculous. [...] Display is superior to any android I've used (even with QhD). [...] Siri is super fast and responsive, doesn't repeat commands and just does it. [...] Doesn't have the island or the advanced bionic chip but neither is worth the additional $300!! [...]
I went from a X to a 12 to a 14 plus. And battery life has been top notch compared to what I had prior. Very happy with it
I’ve had the 14 plus since release , it’s an overpriced average phone , came from an iPhone 11. 60hz on a large screen is noticeable I don’t know weather it’s my phone but I get occasional stutters and freezing also the difference in cameras compared with the iPhone 11 is marginal imo .. can’t wait to sell it!
Have this phone for a month now and it’s absolutely fantastic- I wanted a big screen and great battery life and this thing delivers in spades. [...] Didn’t want to get pushed into pro max with its heft, weight and price tag. [...]
just got this phone, since honestly, I need the storage and screen size, compared to camera quality, pro features, and the "dynamic island". I personally think the 14 plus is fit just for me since I don't need all fancy features, I'm just glad I got a phone upgrade form my iPhone XR
Going from an iPhone 8 to the iPhone 14 Plus made me feel like stepping into a new chapter. My iPhone 14 plus is my graduation gift from my aunt which I’m more than truly thankful of and I’ve been using my iPhone 14 plus for 2 weeks now and based on my experience, the battery life is just mind-blowing. From 100-65% of battery usage from day time until night time is more than just enough that I needed for my usage which is why I don’t have to worry charging my iPhone 14 plus at night and I will never regret that I chose the right phone for myself.
[...] It’s lighter and the battery life is amazing. [...]
Everyone’s talking about why 14 plus if the pro is only 100$ more well I technically got my 14 plus for 320 usd and all the pros were going for 700+
Got the 14 Plus in January. Very satisfied with the purchase. Although I may upgrade to a Pro 15 model for the upgrade in a new chipset and the promotion display.
I got rid of my 14 pro max for this and I tell you the weight of this was my decision to buy it
I agree that this phone is overpriced but I bought it over the pro max for its lightness and it's been a game changer for me. [...]
Love my Red + ! Just got it for the vibrant colors / bigger screen & battery life amazing !! 🔴🏎️
I owned 120hz phones but I never use the feature! [...] Obviously I would of liked to see 120hz regarding the price tag but I do value the battery life that but more, plus iOS is fast and snappy and responsive I don’t seem to bothered! Excellent camera’s obviously very similar to pro models other than less zoom and when you digital zoom there would be less detail but it’s enough for me! And the performance is overpowered and I love it!! I adore top class performance and the A15/16 is the fastest chips on Yt market though the 8gen2 chips do have better GPUs but apps on IOS are more optimised! Battery life again is fantastic and I never have to worry about the battery ever! I always charge my phone at night and before I go to bed I take it off charge to eliminate any risks or battery’s overheating !! [...]
Upgraded from 7 to 14 Plus on 30th March.. I'm rocking it...
The 14 Plus is a nice phone, however, I feel it’s overpriced for what your getting. I wouldn’t buy it.
Love mine, 12 hours Sot with mixed use including gaming and still 20% left. Very light in the hand, better then my normal 13 pro.
I upgraded from a iPhone 12 to a 14 plus and I couldn’t be happier. The larger screen and the super long battery life have been awesome.
I just got the 14 pro and i have no complaints about the battery life, im really impressed. I haven’t had any bugging but im still checking it out.
So glad battery drain is the biggest topic here. [...] Our phones are hot all the time and the battery is drained quicker than ever!! I’m dying for an update!
Battery drain is real with iOS 16, my iphone 12 had its battery life reduced by around 20% compared to iOS 15.
I upgraded my iPhone 6s to an iPhone 14 Plus, and sure, the battery is better, but every so often my phone goes black with a loading icon and goes back to the locked screen. I love having access to news and people’s thoughts this way but I’m so close to being over smart phones in general
As is the case with most beta updates, I’ve noticed that my phone (iPhone 14 Plus) runs a bit slower than before the update. Again, I fully expected this since it’s just something Apple does with EVERY major update. It doesn’t ruin the phone use experience but it IS noticeable
iPhone 14 Plus long-term: how it holds up
When problems show up
- Controls & inputtypically around 3 years · 2 reports
The claims, and the evidence
What the brand claims
No published claims on file for this product yet.
What owners report
“And you can get iPhone 14s for $99 on occasion as long as you commit to prepaid service from Total Wireless/Trac Fone for 3 months (so about $180 - so your total price for the phone and 3 months of service is about $300) or you can use carrier trade-in deals to get hundreds of dollars off an iPhone 17, as long as you stay on a postpaid plan and take the credit over 3 years. Yes, there are way more options to get sub $500 Android phones, but pretending like an iPhone is too expensive for most Americans when carrier deals are often as good or better for iPhone options (to say nothing of the older phones being sold by Total Wireless and the like) and when more people in the United States use iPhone vs Android is a little bit silly. We just got $1130 from Verizon for my husband's old iPhone 14 Plus towards his new iPhone 17 Pro (I get a new phone every year so I’m just on the Apple Upgrade plan or I buy it outright each year, whereas he gets a new phone every 3 years or so), making it essentially free (we had to change the plan he was on but it cost the same as the old plan) and if he’d wanted a regular iPhone 17, he could’ve dropped down to a cheaper phone plan too. [...]”
after 3 yearsView on Hacker News“[...] Other than the battery life being at 83% and my charging port being broken (my fault) forcing me to use magsafe and wireless to charge it, it’s been a breeze to use. IOS 26 runs fine on it, but it does lack the Apple Intelligence features from later models; not a big enough argument for now to switch since every budget offerings from apple would give me a smaller screen and i don’t want that. [...]”
after 4 yearsView on YouTube“@att so tell me how my phone was $1000.00 I’ve had my contract for 2 1/2 years. [...] Why do I still owe over $300 on an iPhone 14 Plus. [...]”
after 30 monthsView on Bluesky“I’ve been using an iPhone 14 Plus as my dev and testing device lately, and the thing is kind of funny. [...] But you can really see how far Apple has let it drift behind on anything modern. [...]”
after 3 yearsView on Bluesky
Common iPhone 14 Plus problems
Issues at least two owners independently report.
- Price & value8 mentionsView on YouTube
“I’ve had the 14 plus since release , it’s an overpriced average phone , came from an iPhone 11. 60hz on a large screen is noticeable I don’t know weather it’s my phone but I get occasional stutters and freezing also the difference in cameras compared with the iPhone 11 is marginal imo .. can’t wait to sell it!”
- Performance3 mentionsView on YouTube
“I’ve had the 14 plus since release , it’s an overpriced average phone , came from an iPhone 11. 60hz on a large screen is noticeable I don’t know weather it’s my phone but I get occasional stutters and freezing also the difference in cameras compared with the iPhone 11 is marginal imo .. can’t wait to sell it!”
- Controls & input2 mentionsView on Bluesky
“I’ve been using an iPhone 14 Plus as my dev and testing device lately, and the thing is kind of funny. [...] But you can really see how far Apple has let it drift behind on anything modern. [...]”
- Software & AI4 mentionsView on YouTube
“I’ve had the 14 plus since release , it’s an overpriced average phone , came from an iPhone 11. 60hz on a large screen is noticeable I don’t know weather it’s my phone but I get occasional stutters and freezing also the difference in cameras compared with the iPhone 11 is marginal imo .. can’t wait to sell it!”
- Build & durability2 mentionsView on YouTube
“I broke my 11 recently and had to get a new phone. Went with this but to be honest if I didn’t break my 11 I probably wouldn’t even think of a new phone. The 11 was great,”
- Display5 mentionsView on Bluesky
“I upgraded my iPhone 6s to an iPhone 14 Plus, and sure, the battery is better, but every so often my phone goes black with a loading icon and goes back to the locked screen. I love having access to news and people’s thoughts this way but I’m so close to being over smart phones in general”