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Which iPhone 14 /14 Plus Color is Best and Which Should You Buy?

by Deb Hazarika on Oct 08, 2022
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The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus comes in five colors: Midnight, Starlight, Purple, Red, and Blue. Luckily, the colors are not shouting, but rather subtle. This makes the models ideal for most users and complements most iPhone 14 cases. But which color should you buy? Let’s find out

Product Red

Initially, Apple released Red as a secondary color for its iPhone series. However, since the iPhone 13, it has become part of its main colors. Product Red stands out from the rest, making it ideal for people who like to show off.

Regardless of the lighting condition, this model will stand out. As such, it is hard to lose, making it easy to identify it in tight spaces. If you buy the Product Red iPhone 14/14 Plus, you donate to global HIV/AIDS treatment programs.

Red is associated with energy and passion. Therefore, if you are big on Apple products, this is the perfect choice for you. It also represents a loud personality. If you like drawing attention, consider buying this color.

Blue

Blue is a calming color just like the blue skies and ocean waters. It also signals responsibility and intelligence. Furthermore, it is relaxing and anxiety relieving.

Besides, it is among the most popular colors in the world. As you’d guess, it is associated with businesses and professional branding. Unlike colors such as Pink, it is ideal for both genders.

And you can get this color in the iPhone 14. It features the perfect blue, which is unlike other phone brands. While the phone stands out in most lighting conditions, it is more profound in bright light conditions. If you are going to use a case, a clear one might complement its aesthetics.

Starlight

Starlight is an alternative to default White. While a subtle color, it maintains the White vibe, representing a calm yet confident personality. It also looks great with most cases: colored, clear, and pattern cases. The best part is that it is hard to identify scratches unlike in red and blue.

The starlight version also makes the Apple logo stand out and complements the bright aluminum bumper. Starlight is among the signature Apple colors. So if want to stick to Apple’s classic colors, get yourself the starlight version.

Purple

A color of spirituality, mystery, and luxury, purple represents a cool personality. It also combines royalty with passion. Historically associated with fortune and wealth, it represents prestige in all life circles. It also stands out among the above colors. However, it is not as shouting as the Product Red version.

The iPhone 14/14 Plus affords you this option, which looks great with clear and translucent cases. With it, fingerprints and oil will not be profound. Unfortunately, purple demands purple or black accessories.

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As such, you should opt for purple or black MagSafe battery packs, MagSafe chargers, and cases. Overall, it completes most outfits.

Midnight

If you want a dark iPhone 14/14 Plus, this might be the perfect choice for you. It is a classic color and popular among the iPhone series. It looks great on most accessories. It also affords you flexibility when choosing cases. You can use shouting or subtle cases and still maintain the classic look of the iPhone.

Unfortunately, scratches and fingerprints are easily visible on this version. As such, you should consider using a case, preferably a clear case.

What else comes with the iPhone 14/14 Plus?

Well, the iPhone 14 series is no doubt a pacesetter. Featuring the most powerful chip on the market, it has exceptional performance ideal for small and complex tasks. For the design, the iPhone 14 comes with a 6.1-inch screen while the 14 Plus has a 6.1 inches screen. If you are into basic phone use, the iPhone 14 is a perfect choice. For heavy tasks such as graphics-intense gaming, get yourself the iPhone 14 Plus.

The performance in both is top-notch, thanks to the revolutionary A15 Bionic chip. With a 5-core GPU, it affords 18% more performance compared to the iPhone 13. This offers faster processing, lag-free performance, and better connectivity. You also get a 16-core neuro engine for machine learning tasks.

Both models have a RAM of 4GB, ideal for most common tasks. You can choose between 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. Like the iPhone 13, there’s no card slot for extended storage.

You also get a superb camera featuring the Signal Processor for quick photo processing. This means you get high-quality and detailed images. Like the iPhone 13, you get the 12mp camera but with larger sensors.

You’ll also love the TrueDepth 12mp front camera, for detailed close-up photos. The iPhone 14 also went huge on battery life. The iPhone 14 has a 20 hours video playback capacity while the 14 Plus takes it to 26 hours. With either, you can watch as many movies as you please.

Both are MagSafe compatible allowing you to enjoy fast and stable charging. Moreover, you can use MagSafe accessories such as cases to improve their practicality.

Conclusion

The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus are high-end smartphones with a starting price of $799 and $899 respectively. They offer better performance than the iPhone 13 series. The processor and chip ensure you get stable and faster performance.

And as you’ve seen, there are five colors to choose from. Before settling for either, consider your personality and the accessories you’ll use such as a case. So, which color appeals to you? Let us know in the comment section below.

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