Is the iPhone 14 worth it over the iPhone 13?

Only if you want the satellite SOS feature or find it at a similar price. The two phones share the same design and chip family, so the 13 is the better value when it costs less.

Does Emergency SOS via satellite cost extra?

No. Apple includes it free for two years from activation on supported iPhone 14 and later models. It only works outdoors with a clear view of the sky and no cellular or Wi-Fi coverage.

How much storage do I need?

128 GB suits most people who stream music and photos to the cloud. Choose 256 GB if you shoot a lot of 4K video or keep large game libraries on the phone.

Is it unlocked and can I use an eSIM?

Unlocked models work with any carrier that supports eSIM. The phone uses eSIM only, with no physical SIM tray on US models.

When is the iPhone 14 cheapest?

Prices drop around new iPhone launches and during Black Friday and back-to-school sales. Check the price history before buying to see whether the current price is near its low.

Apple iPhone 14 and later with Emergency SOS via satellite

Q: Where can I buy the Apple iPhone 14 and later with Emergency SOS via satellite?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Walmart.

Last price we saw

$269.86at Walmart, last seen Nov 1

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Our take on the Apple iPhone 14 and later with Emergency SOS via satellite

The iPhone 14 is Apple's 6.1-inch 5G phone with a 2532 x 1170 display, dual 12 MP rear cameras, 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. Its standout feature is Emergency SOS via satellite, which lets you reach emergency services with no cell or Wi-Fi coverage. It charges over Lightning and supports wireless charging and Face ID. The latest best price sits near the low end of its recent range, well below its $799 launch price.

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