The End of the iPhone 14

With the iPhone 16e hitting the same price that the iPhone 14 sold for only a few hours ago, it’s not surprising that Apple has discontinued both of its iPhone 14 models.

It’s unfortunate, as the iPhone 14 still offers some advantages over the iPhone 16e, which is more of a cross-grade than an upgrade. You’re getting a faster chip with Apple Intelligence support, a better single camera, and an Action button, but you’re also missing out on MagSafe, UWB support, and the advanced features that the iPhone 14 dual-lens system offered, such as a 0.5x ultra-wide zoom and sensor-shift optical image stabilization. The good news (sort of) is that folks who want these things can still pay $100 more for the iPhone 15.

Of course, the iPhone 14 will remain available through third-party retailers for several months before stock is depleted, but Apple has clarified that the iPhone 16e is the new way forward. The elimination of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus also signals the final death of the Lightning port globally. Apple was already forced to take these models off the market in Europe at the end of 2024 due to the new USB-C regulations, so these latest changes give it a consistent lineup worldwide.