iPhone 14: Release date, Price, Specifications, and More details

The iPhone 13 is a big hit, but it doesn't rule out the possibility that Apple is working on the iPhone 14 behind closed doors - and thanks to a slew of leaks, we already have a good idea of what the firm is planning for its 2022 flagship line. In fact, if the rumors are true, it might be a far more interesting improvement than the iPhone 13, with current rumors pointing to a possible redesign, the removal of the Face ID notch, and a better camera configuration. With that in mind, here's everything we know about the iPhone 14 right now, including expected release dates and pricing, as well as the latest leaks and rumors about Apple's 2022 flagship iPhone lineup.

When will the iPhone 14 be released?

The iPhone 13 was formally launched by Apple in September 2021, therefore the next-generation iPhone 14 is still a ways ahead. While there aren't any credible rumors right now, iPhone releases usually appear in September – with the exception of 2020 due to the pandemic – therefore we're expecting the iPhone 14 series to arrive in September 2022. We'll update this area as more information becomes available, so check back often for updates, and if you can't wait that long, check out our iPhone buying guide.

Price of iPhone 14

It's far too early to make any firm pricing projections, but the good news is that despite processor shortages in 2022 forcing up the price Apple must pay for components, the iPhone 13 range is priced the same as its predecessor. While this doesn't mean we can anticipate the same from this year's models, it is a good sign that Apple is doing everything it can to keep the iPhone at its current price. For comparison, the current iPhone price range is:

• £1,099/$1,099 for iPhone 13 Pro Max
• £999/$999 for the iPhone 13 Pro
• £799/$799 for iPhone 13
• £699/$699 for the iPhone 13 Mini
• £599/$599 for iPhone 11
• £499/$499 for iPhone XR
• £399/$399 for iPhone SE

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted not only the iPhone 13 but also the iPhone 14 in March 2021, albeit it was referred to as the 2022 iPhone rather than the 14. In a note to investors, the analyst speculated that some iPhone 14 models would not include the notch that contains the Face ID sensors. It's remained on every iPhone since the iPhone X, and despite Apple shrinking the unit by 20% on the iPhone 13, it appears to be far from finished.

According to Kuo, the Pro models will include a "punch-hole" cutout for the front-facing camera while maintaining full Face ID capability, allowing for an almost full-screen viewing experience. In late September 2021, the expert backed up his claim, claiming that the Pro models will lose the notch in favor of a hole-punch camera. That was then confirmed by well-known leaker Jon Prosser, who showed off a number of renders of what he claimed to be the "iPhone 14 Pro Max" just days before the iPhone 13 was supposed to be unveiled, with a centrally located hole-punch cutout.

In 2022, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman believes Apple will abandon the notch in favor of a hole punch camera, claiming that a 'complete redesign' is on the coming, while The Elec's unidentified industry sources also hint at a hole punch.

When it comes to the annual iPhone update, camera enhancements are almost a given, but the iPhone 14 Pro range is reported to have something special: a new 1/1.3in 48Mp CMOS image sensor for the main wide-angle lens. What's more, the new sensor may include hybrid working modes, which could boost pixel size and light-gathering capabilities. "The next 2H22 iPhone may enable 48MP and 12MP (four cells merge output mode) output concurrently," according to Kuo. Pixel binning, or merging pixels to increase quality, isn't a new concept for Android users, but it will be for iPhone users.

That's not all, though. "With 12MP output, the CIS pixel size of the next 2H22 iPhone climbs to roughly 2.5um," according to Kuo, "which is much larger than the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13, as well as existing Android phones, and close to the DSC level." For comparison, the iPhone 13 pixels are 1.7um thick, while the Proline is 1.9um thick. Along with better image quality, Kuo believes it will also enable 8K video capture — a significant upgrade over the current 4K, though he doesn't specify framerates.