Hands on with Apple's yellow iPhone 14

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in iPhone edited March 2023
We go hands-on with the all-new yellow color of the iPhone 14 after its March debut.

The new 2023 iPhone 14 in yellow
The new 2023 iPhone 14 in yellow


As it has in years past, Apple has released a new colorway of the current generation iPhone in an attempt to boost sales midway through the release cycle. Last year we got two hues of green while the year prior had a red release.

This year feels somewhat muted as yellow would appear a much-in-demand color. A new green would seemingly turn more heads, but we'll happily take any new color offering.

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Like all the other iPhones, it is a two-tone color with a vibrant yellow aluminum frame and a pastel yellow back. It looks good, but not as bright as we'd think with a yellow.



The back of the iPhone 14 is a clear glass panel with the color applied on the inward-facing side. This creates a glossy, candy-like effect from the outside.

Yellow iPhone 14 cameras
Yellow iPhone 14 cameras


Apple doesn't tint the front of the phones, keeping the same black bezel on all colorways, so it isn't apparent from the front what color the phone is. However, thanks to the camera bump, you can always tell from the back, even with a case.

iPhone 14 aluminum buttons in yellow
iPhone 14 aluminum buttons in yellow


Speaking of cases, Apple also released four new silicone case colors for the spring. All four colors -- Canary Yellow, Olive, Sky, and Iris -- pair well with the new yellow iPhone.

While this device is identical to the other iPhone 14 models, it did ship with one minor difference. The iOS 16.3 build number is slightly higher in our yellow model than the shipping one -- 20D50 versus 20D47.

New yellow iPhone 14
New yellow iPhone 14 hands-on


This isn't the only new color we'll see this year as its been rumored Apple will be releasing the iPhone 15 Pro in a deep red hue.

Where to buy Apple's yellow iPhone 14

Wireless carriers are already discounting the new yellow iPhone 14, with deals offering up to $1,000 off in bill credits at press time.

You can jump straight to the promotions below -- or check out our roundup of the best iPhone deals to view the latest specials across the entire iPhone lineup. Read on AppleInsider

Comments

  • Reply 1 of 11
    It isn't April Fools Day yet.
    williamlondon
  • Reply 2 of 11
    That color is bananas!
    radarthekatwilliamlondon
  • Reply 3 of 11
    Yes, it is yellow. 

    Don’t Care

    grandact73williamlondondarkvader
  • Reply 4 of 11
    twokatmewtwokatmew Posts: 48unconfirmed, member
    A whole article when all that’s changed is the color. 🙄🤣
    uraharadewmewilliamlondon
  • Reply 5 of 11
    JFC_PAJFC_PA Posts: 932member
     This year feels somewhat muted as yellow would appear a much-in-demand color. ”

    I can’t follow that sentence. Is there an explanation? Thanks

    i do agree about the color: from day one I’ve used a SunGlow silicone case when I’ve used a case. 
    edited March 2023 baconstang
  • Reply 6 of 11
    radarthekatradarthekat Posts: 3,843moderator
    twokatmew said:
    A whole article when all that’s changed is the color. 🙄🤣
    Modern technology is great.  No offset printing press required to bring you this minor news; just a few megabytes of data streamed to your phone.  On the downside, you'll have to find something else to wrap fish.  
    twokatmewbloggerblog
  • Reply 7 of 11
    entropysentropys Posts: 4,168member
    Well I clicked on it. A bit of $ for the good folks at AI. 
    Was a very painless  act for me.
    radarthekat
  • Reply 8 of 11
    williamhwilliamh Posts: 1,034member
    A few things I would like to see on such an important release:

    1) Benchmarks comparing with other colors
    2) A take-apart guide specific to this color.
    3) Will it blend?
    williamlondon
  • Reply 9 of 11
    twokatmew said:
    A whole article when all that’s changed is the color. 🙄🤣
    They have to write about something.  Apple has been so boring the last 5 years, what else would Insider do with their time?
    twokatmewwilliamlondon
  • Reply 10 of 11
    charlesncharlesn Posts: 841member
    I have to say that the "Hands On with Apple's Yellow iPhone 14" headline is pretty hilarious if taken as snarky commentary on a slow Apple news cycle. Just think of the new opportunities for more content that this opens up for "Hands On" reviews of each color of iPhone, iMac and iPad! 
    JFC_PAwilliamlondon
  • Reply 11 of 11
    darkvaderdarkvader Posts: 1,146member
    Can we please drop "colorways" from the language?  Just say "colors".  It's completely sufficient to convey all necessary meaning, and you don't sound like a hipster.
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