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iPhone 14 Plus
Based on 56 credible posts from Bluesky, YouTube & Hacker News. 36 filtered out as bot-like or off-topic.
Medium confidenceA solid sample; expect small shifts as more owners post. How we score
Scored November 11, 2026
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Owner reviews
Overall owner mood
Owners mostly like it, with reservations: 59% of 56 reviews are positive, 27% mixed, and only 14% negative. Praise centers on battery & charging. The most common complaint is price & value (9 owners). Owners are divided on display and software & ai. Owners with 6+ months of use feel about the same (50% positive).
What owners like
Battery & charging praised by 14 owners (2 disagree)
“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.”
What owners complain about
Price & value raised by 9 owners (4 disagree)
“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.”
Performance raised by 3 owners (1 disagree)
“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 ..”
Controls & input raised by 2 owners
“But you can really see how far Apple has let it drift behind on anything modern.”
Build & durability raised by 2 owners
“I was so heartbroken when my iPhone 13 mini broke.”
Owners are split on
- Display 8 like it · 5 don't
- Software & AI 3 like it · 3 don't
- Camera 3 like it · 2 don't
Worth reading the reviews on these if they matter to you.
What owners talk about
- Battery & charging14 praise · 2 complain
- Display8 praise · 5 complain
- Price & value4 praise · 9 complain
- Software & AI3 praise · 3 complain
- Camera3 praise · 2 complain
- Performance1 praise · 3 complain
- Controls & input0 praise · 2 complain
- Build & durability0 praise · 2 complain
Built from the reviews themselves — every quote links to the owner who wrote it.
Every credible owner review, most detailed first. Bots, off-topic comments, and ones that say nothing about using it are left out.
[...] 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. [...]
[...] 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 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. [...]
[...] 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. [...]
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?
[...] 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. [...]
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 🙏. [...]
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’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!
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.
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 !! [...]
[...] If you are charging $899, more like $1000 with taxes then you can't cut corners and pay a pro type of price. [...]
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!
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. [...]
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.
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
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
[...] If I got the pro then it would feel heavier and bulky. The big screen is not to big. [...]
[...] 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
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. [...]
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
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
[...] 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. [...]
I love my 13 pro max I got it right before the I phone 14 came out i came from the I phone 📱11
Love my Red + ! Just got it for the vibrant colors / bigger screen & battery life amazing !! 🔴🏎️
Upgraded from 7 to 14 Plus on 30th March.. I'm rocking it...
lol 60 hz looks so laggy to me now, I've used a 14 pro max for about 2 months to this point, looking to get the base 15 pro model in September
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.
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!
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
Love my 14 Plus, but not having 120 Hz sucks and can't be explained by anything except Apple locking it behind a pay-wall. Even cheap Chinese phones have high refresh rate, it's ridiculous.
Nick I can’t decide whenever I should go for a plus or regular sized iPhone model. I currently have the 12 pro, it’s a great phone and I love it, I just hate that it drop calls and that my battery health dying, I plan to trade it In
The 14 Plus is a nice phone, however, I feel it’s overpriced for what your getting. I wouldn’t buy it.
📚💙 I Love Not Having To Go On Missions To Find The Book(s) I Wanna Read; But Reading On My Phone Just Isn’t The Same.. I Thought Getting A Bigger Phone (iPhone 14 Plus From A 12) Would Help.. Maybe It’s Just The Bibliophile In Me 😂 BookSky BookWorm BookWormProblems Anybody Else Have This Issue?
I bought the 15pro max and returned it, too many issues. I tried to find the 14 pro max but couldn’t find it….ima give this phone a try let’s see how it goes
iPhone 14 Plus long-term: how it holds up
Owners like it more the longer they have it (+21 points after 1 year or more).
- First months67% recommend · 3 owners
- 1 year or more88% recommend · 8 owners
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
“[...] 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“[...] 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!!!!! [...]”
after 18 monthsView on YouTube“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. [...]”
after 7 monthsView on YouTube“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?”
Common iPhone 14 Plus problems
Problems most owners who mention them agree on, plus ones owners are split on.
- Price & value9 owners report this (4 disagree)View on YouTube
“If you are charging $899, more like $1000 with taxes then you can't cut corners and pay a pro type of price.”
- Performance3 owners report this (1 disagree)View on YouTube
“lol 60 hz looks so laggy to me now, I've used a 14 pro max for about 2 months to this point, looking to get the base 15 pro model in September”
- Controls & input2 owners report thisView on Bluesky
“But you can really see how far Apple has let it drift behind on anything modern.”
- Build & durability2 owners report thisView on YouTube
“I broke my 11 recently and had to get a new phone.”
- DisplayOwners split: 5 complain, 8 happyView 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.”
- Software & AIOwners split: 3 complain, 3 happyView on Bluesky
“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.”