Apple has not given the iPhone 14 many new functions. The best innovation, according to the experts at iFixit, is the revised internal structure. That makes repairs a lot easier. For this, the experts give a grade that the cult cell phones have not received since the iPhone 7.
The iPhone 14 has endured scorn and ridicule since it was first introduced. With reference to the meager innovations, it was sometimes even referred to as “iPhone 13s”. However, iFixit now proves that the iPhone 14 offers more than meets the eye.
iPhone 14 is as repairable as it has been in years
The repair experts completely disassembled the iPhone 14 and disassembled it into its individual parts. What was remarkable was how easy this teardown was. Apparently Apple has it iPhone 14 internals redesigned from the ground up to make repairs easier. “This is the most significant redesign since the iPhone X,” according to iFixit.
The iPhone 14 performs correspondingly well in the repair index, which indicates how well or badly a device can be repaired. here the iPhone 14 now achieves 7 out of 10 points (Source: iFixit). iFixit has such a good rating Haven’t missed an iPhone since the iPhone 7 from 2016. In the run-up, an easier-to-remove glass back has already given the first indications of an easier repair option.
“It cannot be overemphasized what a significant change this is. For comparison: Samsung has not changed the interior design of its smartphones since 2015,” the experts emphasize. Despite the praise, there was also criticism: Apple’s hostile attitude towards third-party components continues to increase. Alternative glass backs can only be used if they have been authorized by the iPhone manufacturer.
With the iPhone 14 (Pro), buyers are spoiled for choice:
Apple makes battery replacement more expensive
The simpler repairs make another decision by Apple all the more incomprehensible. Recently, the US group has raised the prices for battery replacement. If you want to change the battery on an iPhone 14 (Pro), now has to pay 119 euros. Apple only charged around 75 euros for all models in the iPhone 13 series.