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Apple iPhone 14 Pro: Known Problems

Problems documented for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro, each with its source.

Released: 2022Sources checked October 25, 2026

  • Battery wear

    moderate

    Apple designs the batteries in iPhone 14 models and earlier to keep 80% of their original capacity at 500 complete charge cycles under ideal conditions. If you're charging more and more often, Apple says it might be time to service the battery.

    Source

    How often it gets fixed: Volunteers at community repair events fixed 46% of the phones brought in with battery or charging problems, where the outcome was logged. 789 repair attempts, Open Repair Data.

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  • Calls and notifications delayed (fixed in iOS 16.0.3)

    minor

    Apple's iOS 16.0.3 notes list a fix for incoming call and app notifications that may be delayed or not delivered on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The same update fixed the camera being slow to launch or switch modes on those phones.

    Source

  • Camera shakes in third-party apps (fixed in iOS 16.0.2)

    minor

    Apple's iOS 16.0.2 notes list a fix for the camera vibrating and causing blurry photos when you shoot with some third-party apps on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Update before paying for a camera repair.

    Source

  • Charging stops from a dirty port

    minor

    Apple says a dirty or damaged charging port can trigger the "accessory not supported" alert, and its steps for an iPhone that won't charge include removing any debris from the port.

    Source

  • Water resistance wears off

    moderate

    Apple rates the iPhone 14 Pro IP68 to a depth of 6 metres for up to 30 minutes, but says the resistance isn't permanent and might decrease with normal wear. Liquid damage isn't covered under warranty.

    Source

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