📱 2022-03-27 16:33:57 – Paris/France.
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is the pride of mobile technology in Europe. The Finnish brand gained its iconic status thanks to the "dumb phones" it made (and still makes). Then the company went from making feature phones to
was not a word.
I owned a Nokia phone in high school, and even a Nokia with Symbian OS, which allowed me to browse the internet (not the best experience), until Microsoft bought Nokia in 2014. Windows Mobile caught on company telephones to do their
but also to divide people and opinions.
And of course, then it was and still is… Android, which came along with an acquisition by HMD – “the home of Nokia phones”…
Hello, iPhone users, who don't know what Symbian is. Nice to see you. Are you having a good day?
Then we have Apple. Apple is… OK, I'm not explaining what Apple is. But here's what… As we've established, these two companies are quite different from each other – probably because their paths to the top had nothing to do with each other. Apple entered the phone business in 2007 with the iPhone, which was a smartphone (one word), and immediately set the standard for what future devices of this type will do and look like.
By then, as Steve Jobs unveiled the first-ever iPhone on Tuesday, January 9, 2007, Nokia had been making cell phones for exactly 20 years. However, although the world is clearly ready for the next big revolution, the Finnish giant ended 2007 with a bang, selling around 300 million phones worldwide. That's about 294 million more than Apple managed to tip in the same year.
Mobira Cityman 900 was Nokia's first mobile phone, launched in 1987.
Of course, it took another four years for Apple, but the Cupertino-based company managed to rise to the top of the phone chain in 2011, thanks to its growing reputation and, of course, the brilliant iPhone 4S, followed by the 5 and 6/ 6S, the latter setting (and still holding) the record for smartphone best-selling of all time.
The best-selling phone of all time is the Nokia 1100 (250 million for the 2003 version and 250 million for the 2005 version), while the iPhone 6 and 6S series take the top spot when it comes to smartphones – 222 and 173 million .
iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro Max: Today's Nokia?
So Apple had and has its Nokia moment when it comes to sales and revenue, but that's not where the story ends. In fact, this is where the story I want to tell begins. Sorry for the long intro.
Nokia's dumbphones were known to be the most durable, both in terms of physical integrity and battery endurance. To date, the original Nokia 3310 has a reputation as the most unbreakable phone ever, while the legendary battery life of feature phones is still lacking by many today.
Of course, Nokia phones such as the N95, N8, 808 PureView and Lumia 1020 running Windows were known for something else: taking the best photos among smartphones at the time, thanks to their very large camera sensors. megapixel cameras and their powerful xenon flash, which was the "night mode" of its time.
iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max: 48MP camera, like Nokia in 2012
As you may have heard, Apple is finally bringing a true high-resolution camera to the iPhone. The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are expected to feature a new Sony-made 48MP sensor that will allow Apple's flagships to shoot 8K video. And of course, the easiest parallel here is that the Nokia 808 PureView had a similar camera sensor with high resolution a decade ago, and took incredibly detailed 38MP photos.
But it takes a few more pixels to notice what Apple users are really missing in terms of photography. These are pure and natural high resolution images. iPhones take fantastic photos and videos, but I can't help but notice the overly sharp, overly processed, and sometimes even cartoonish photos they produce. Ironically, the videos are often softer than they should be.
It's completely normal for professional iPhones to be able to take professional-looking photos, and this could be the first step towards establishing the iPhone Pro as an actual Pro device that brings more value to the table. compared to the standard model.
Nokia's flagship phones from 2012 and 2013 were way ahead of the competition when it came to photography. The most impressive part of photos coming from Nokia phones? They looked natural as if taken with a real camera. Hopefully Apple will give us pro controls and options to get the most out of the new iPhone 14 Pro camera sensors.
iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro Max: Today's Nokia battery life?
Battery life is another key area where Apple wants to reign supreme – just like Nokia's most popular devices did back in the day.
Of course, modern phones aren't going to have week-long battery life anytime soon, but Apple has managed to make iPhones a cut above the competition in this regard anyway.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max comes with a relatively average sized 4352 mAh cell. Still, it tops the battery life charts among flagships, both in terms of numbers and real-world usage. The endurance of Apple's 2021 flagship was so impressive that we had to highlight it in our review title: "iPhone 13 Pro Max: Undisputed Battery Champion"
For example, despite having a larger 4500mAh battery, Samsung's Galaxy S22+ falls far short of matching the endurance of Apple's best gun. Phones like the Galaxy S22 Ultra and Pixel 6 Pro with giant 5000mAh cells can't match the iPhone Max either, with Google's big phone being particularly disappointing in this regard (speaking from personal experience ).
iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max: bigger batteries?
Now, we don't know much about the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max batteries yet, but it's safe to assume they'll get bigger since recently leaked schematic images suggest iPhone 14 Pros. and thicker iPhone 14 Pro Max. models compared to the iPhone 13 Pro series:
- iPhone 14 Pro: 147,46 x 71,45 x 7,85mm
- iPhone 13 Pro: 146,7 x 71,5 x 7,7mm
- iPhone 14 Pro Max: 160,7 x 77,58 x 7,85mm
- iPhone 13 Pro Max: 160,8 x 78,1 x 7,7mm
If that doesn't sound like a lot, keep in mind that the iPhone 13 Pro Max was only 0,3mm thicker than the iPhone 12 Pro Max, and the increased battery size has eventually was 15%.
My poor numbers skills tell me that we could see a 7% increase in battery size on the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max compared to the 13 Pro series, but we'll have to wait and see. Still, it's safe to assume that the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will top all battery charts among flagship phones in 2022 and probably most of 2023. I wish a Android flagship does something to change that.
Why the iPhone 15 Pro Max with a 5000 mAh cell could last three days
And while the two-day battery life on the iPhone 13 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max won't be exactly Nokia's, remember that Apple's iPhone still hasn't reached its final form as far as battery endurance is concerned.
For example, Apple's A-series processors are becoming more efficient, with the A16 Bionic expected to be built on a 4nm process. Obviously what's coming are 3nm and 2nm chips, which could possibly double the efficiency of what we have now.
On top of that, while the iPhone 14 Pro Max battery is the biggest we've ever had in an iPhone, it's still not going to be a 5000mAh cell or more… Not to spoil anything, but imagine what that an iPhone 15 Pro Max with a proper 5000mAh battery could bring to the table, combined with Apple's incredible software optimization!
Then we really could have old Nokia-level standby times ourselves, along with a flagship three-day battery life, which would be unprecedented. Is Apple really going to equip the iPhone 15 Pro Max with a 5000 mAh cell? That would certainly fit the name of the 2023 flagship, but it won't be surprising if Cupertino lasted a bit longer before breaking the 5000 mAh threshold.
Will the iPhone 14 Pro try to be as durable as a Nokia?
And of course, the other legendary feature of old Nokias was their durability. Unfortunately, Apple abandoned the concept of plastic or even metal phones entirely after the transition to glass in 2017, but that doesn't mean iPhones haven't become more durable.
For example, the iPhone 13 Pro series of phones are the only devices on the market that use stainless steel frames, which are significantly stronger than the softer aluminum ones used on other devices, including the iPhone 13's own and 13 mini from Apple (vanilla version).
Does the iPhone 14 Pro get a titanium frame?
Rumor has it that the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max phones will feature the long-awaited titanium frame that has been rumored to be coming to the iPhone for quite some time now. Unfortunately, this rumor was part of a report that the iPhone 14 Pro would see a complete overhaul to make it look like a modern iPhone 4, which was totally untrue.
At least judging by the latest leaks, which show a similar design to the iPhone 13 Pro except for that dual-punch display. But still, no one has denied the existence of a titanium-framed iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max, so we can't write it off.
However, what seems certain is that Apple will absolutely have to use titanium (or a similar material) for future iPhones, as they become heavier and need to be more durable than ever.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max already weighs 240g and, as we've established before, future iPhones will need even bigger batteries and better camera hardware. It will therefore be essential to reduce the weight by 20 to 30 g.
Titanium is highly valued in the metals industry for its strength, light weight, corrosion resistance and ability to withstand extreme temperatures. It's as strong as steel but 45% lighter and twice as strong as aluminum but only 60% heavier, making it the perfect candidate for future Apple iPhones and even iPads.
“The strongest glass on a smartphone."
The other component of the iPhone 13 that makes iPhones relatively more durable is "the toughest glass on a smartphone“, as Apple likes to call it, or Ceramic Shield as… Apple likes to call it.
According to a drop test by PhoneBuff, the iPhone 12, which featured the same glass material made by Corning, performed incredibly well when dropped on concrete and even steel. However, the iPhone 13 Pro Max didn't fare so well in the same test a year later, likely because it's noticeably heavier than its predecessor.
If weight is indeed the issue here, the titanium frame we talked about above will be needed more than ever. Anyway, even though the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 end up being the most durable phones, they won't be as durable as a Nokia 3310, which is why you should always use a case and a screen protector.
Bottom Line: Is Apple's ultimate goal to create a modern-day Nokia?
While some Android phone makers want to make an iPhone, Apple is doing its own thing. It's very safe to assume that Cupertino isn't trying to literally imitate Nokia…
SOURCE: Reviews News
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