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IT House news on April 18th, according to previous revelations, Apple will not launch the “iPhone 14 mini” this year, which means that the non-Pro and Pro series are two 6.1-inch and two 6.7-inch models. , is expected to be named iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max.
The difference between the Pro and the non-Pro seems to be mainly in the chip (similar to A16 and A16 Pro) and the screen. It is not clear how much difference there will be in the image. It is expected that the non-Pro version of the iPhone 14 model will continue to use the notch design. And Apple will use a more recognizable punch-hole screen design on the more expensive iPhone Pro series.
Digital blogger @Quick Review Lab released a picture today showing four different iPhone 14 models, each with different features. Possibly due to consumers’ fondness for larger-screen smartphones, Apple has also launched a base 6.7-inch model for users with weaker performance needs, hoping to sell as many products as possible.
As shown in the figure below, there are four models from small to large, and the rear lens module occupies a considerable proportion, and the selling points of these four new Apple models are completely different, but they all use a straight-edge design, which is consistent with this generation of iPhones .
In addition to the expected small-screen dual-camera iPhone 14 models, there are also the large-screen dual-camera iPhone 14 Max and the small-screen triple-camera iPhone 14 Pro. Of course, the iPhone 14 Pro Max is still the absolute king.
In addition, it is not difficult to see from the picture that the rear camera module used in the “Pro” version of this generation is significantly larger than that of the non-Pro version (about 5% more than the current version, from 35.01mm in width to 36.73mm in height, and 36.24mm in height). mm increased to 38.21mm), so only the iPhone 14 Max of the four models seems to have a smaller proportion.
Judging from previous revelations, this generation of iPhone 14 Pro series will be upgraded to a 48-megapixel 7P wide-angle lens, and the bottom will also be larger, but it will also lead to an increase in the thickness of the bump (according to Max Weinbach’s schematic diagram, 2022 high-end iPhone camera The bump is 4.17mm, which is 0.57mm thicker than the iPhone 13 Pro Max), which looks very recognizable, whether it is the front face or the back face.
According to previous reports, the 48MP main camera used in the new iPhone will be a 1/1.3-inch sensor, which has a unit pixel area of only 1.25µm compared to the 1.7µm of the iPhone 12 Pro Max. In low-light situations, the iPhone 14 Pro will use multi-pixel technology to achieve larger pixel sizes for better shooting results.
Of course, although the iPhone 14 Max chip may be the same as the iPhone 14, the battery and screen resolution are expected to be improved, but I don’t know if the same battery and screen as the iPhone 14 Pro Max can be used.
It is worth mentioning that it was previously reported that the iPhone 14 Pro screen will be exclusively supplied by Samsung Display. The iPhone 14 has three suppliers: BOE, Samsung and LG Display, while the iPhone 14 Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max may both be supplied by Samsung and LG Display. , so the possibility of using the same screen for both is not ruled out, although the probability is limited.
In terms of chips, Tianfeng International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously stated that in the iPhone 14 series, only two Pro models will be upgraded to the A16 processor (or A16 Pro), and the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max will still be equipped with the A15 (full-blooded version of A15, or A16).
In this regard, Ming-Chi Kuo explained that although TSMC’s high-end process supply is tight, he believes that this is more of a marketing plan. The cheaper iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max use the A15 chip to reduce cost pressure, and it is compatible with the two Pro machines. models (iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max) for more differentiation.
In addition, Ming-Chi Kuo also revealed that all four new models may be equipped with 6GB RAM, the difference being that the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max use LPDDR 5, and the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max use LPDDR 4X.
“Analyst: Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro screen is exclusively supplied by Samsung, and the other 3 models have 2~3 suppliers”
“It is revealed that Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro will still use the 10-year-old Lightning interface, but the transfer rate is faster”
“Ming-Chi Kuo: Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro / Max has upgraded a larger 48MP sensor, so the lens will be more convex”
“Apple is preparing for the iPhone 14 series, and it is reported that it has stocked TSMC with 50 million A16 and A15 each”