Apple's 2022 6.7-inch iPhone with the A15 Bionic chip, a 60Hz OLED screen and dual 12MP cameras, sold as a cheaper big-screen alternative to the Pro Max. Battery life is its long-term highlight, but the 60Hz screen, slow charging and reports of fast battery health loss hold it back.
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On the evidence gathered here, yes. 74% of owners say they would buy it again, and satisfaction is still 6.9 out of 10 two years in. Battery endurance remains its standout trait in extended use.
Owners still rate its battery life highly and find the big screen and A15 performance more than enough. The 60Hz display and slow charging remain the most cited trade-offs, and some notice battery health slipping faster than expected.
Some owners see battery health fall to about 81% within roughly a year. iPhone 14-series batteries were reported to lose capacity faster than earlier iPhones. Owners worry about battery health dropping a few percent in the first months.
Battery endurance remains its standout trait in extended use. Sentiment across the ownership period stays close to flat, which is rare: it reads 8.2 out of 10 in the first week and 6.9 two years later.
Worth it for: Big-screen fans on a budget; Heavy battery users; Streaming and reading. Think twice if: Iphone 13 owners; High-refresh-rate fans; People who need fast charging.
Our reading of how sentiment moves across an ownership period, drawn from the sources below. It is an editorial estimate, not tracked longitudinal data.
| At purchase | 8.0 / 10 |
|---|---|
| First week | 8.2 / 10 |
| One month | 8.0 / 10 |
| Six months | 7.6 / 10 |
| One year | 7.2 / 10 |
| Two years or more | 6.9 / 10 |
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Five months on, it calls the 14 Plus the cheapest worthwhile iPhone thanks to almost 12 hours of test battery life, but flags the 60Hz screen, modest brightness, slow charging and small gains over the iPhone 13.
After about two months, the reviewer praises standout battery life, strong A15 performance and a light build, while criticising the 60Hz display and 20W charging.
An owner reports maximum capacity at 81% after about a year plus lag and shutdowns; another owner reports a similar drop that then held steady for months.
A two-month-old 14 Plus owner worries about a 3% battery health drop; the reply says small early drops are normal wear and warranty only covers falling below 80% in year one.
Rounds up 2023 reports, including The Verge and WSJ, of iPhone 14-series owners seeing battery health fall to around 90% or below within a year.