Apple Intelligence on iPhone 14 why isn’t it there?

Your iPhone 14 lacks the processing power and RAM to run Apple Intelligence. If you want that feature, you'll need an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 (Pro or non-Pro).

CrapperoniPizza wrote:

1. All "Apple Intelligence" requests are processed by OpenAI online. 

Wrong, you have to specifically allow requests to be sent to ChatGPT.

You control when ChatGPT is used and will be asked before any of your information is shared. Anyone can access ChatGPT for free, without creating an account.

Apple Intelligence - Apple

As far as I understand Apple is paying OpenAI something for this service, but in exchange they refer OpenAI new customers to purchase a full subscription.

What information do you have that Apple is paying OpenAI for something? For users that choose to make heavy use of ChatGPT, you can subscribe to the higher tier service they offer to:

• Allow access to more advanced models
• Higher limits for photo or file uploads
• Real time conversation with ChatGPT

It could be a combination of two, who knows. It has nothing to do with RAM/CPU/etc.

Wrong again. It has everything to do with RAM, Processor Speeds, and the extra GPU cores needed for the on-device processing that is essential for the Apple Intelligence implementation on the iPhone. Any phone can use the ChatGPT app for server side processing of requests, but for privacy/security it is on-device processing that makes Apple Intelligence far superior, but does require more resources.

The iPhone 14 Pro is more than capable enough.

It is not! I have seen Apple Intelligence attempt to run on unsupported devices and it is dreadful. Slow operations across the board with crashes that require the device to be constantly rebooted. If Apple put it on those phones, instead of users whining about not having the feature, you would see these complaints here:

• Why did Apple slow my phone down.
• My phone is crashing all the time.
• Apple made my phone unusable so I have to purchase a new one

• Not enough RAM
• Not enough GPU Cores
• Processor is not fast enough

Software has always outpaced Hardware since the very first computer and this will be true well into the future. You can thank technology for that one.

Poman713 wrote:

I just want the apple intelligence plus it’s not on the 14

That's right, it's not on the 14. It won't EVER be on the 14. If you just want Apple Intelligence, then you'll just need to buy an iPhone which is capable of running Apple Intelligence. That means you need an iPhone 15 Pro/15 Pro Max or any of the new iPhone 16 models.

Let's get even more specific and use a real world example of the S24 vs the S22. In just two short years, I was able to find the following and the biggest difference is completely applicable to this discussion:

S24 vs S22 Features

The Samsung Galaxy S24 offers several advanced features that the Galaxy S22 does not have:

• Galaxy AI: The S24 includes a range of AI-driven features such as Circle to Search, which allows users to search for objects by circling them on the screen, and Conversational Search, which provides detailed answers to voice queries. The S22 does not have these AI capabilities.
• Adaptive Color Tone: The S24 introduces Adaptive Color Tone, a feature similar to Apple’s True Tone, which adjusts the screen’s color and white balance based on lighting conditions to provide a more natural viewing experience. The S22 lacks this feature.
• Improved Display Brightness: The S24’s display can reach up to 2,600 nits of peak brightness, while the S22’s display peaks at 1,300 nits. This makes the S24’s screen much brighter and more vivid.
• Enhanced Camera Software Features: The S24 has more sophisticated AI-based camera features, including Edit Suggestion, Generative Edit, and Instant Slow-mo, which allow for more advanced photo and video editing. The S22 does not have these features.
• 12MP Selfie Camera: The S24 has a 12MP front-facing camera, while the S22 has a 10MP camera. This provides better quality in selfies and video calls.
• Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or Exynos 2400 Chipset: The S24 uses the latest chipset, which offers significant performance improvements over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Exynos 2200 used in the S22.
• One UI 6.1: The S24 runs on One UI 6.1, which includes additional AI features and improvements over the One UI 4.1 that the S22 uses.
• Larger Battery: The S24 has a 4,000 mAh battery, compared to the 3,700 mAh battery in the S22, providing better battery life and performance.
• 1-120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate: The S24 supports an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120Hz, whereas the S22 is limited to 48-120Hz.

I don't think they really thought that argument through. If they had they would have realized that the same thing happens on all devices. Of course we could also post links from the Android support site from users wishing they would have bought an iPhone, but they will figure it out.

Brax_D22 wrote:

why not make it with better ram💀🙏😭

RAM is just one of the things you need for a demanding piece of software such as this:

• Speed of the CPU
• Number of GPU cores

Simply having enough RAM with a slower CPU and the without the valuable GPU cores needed for the on-device AI Processing, would result in poor performance that could lead to frequent crashes and would fill this Support Site with complaints from users and probably lead to a class action lawsuit

If iPhone 16 gets old like my phone next year will the RAm be less effective and hence tie intelligence?

MCMULLEN1235 wrote:

Does the iPhone 14 Pro have Apple Intelligence?

No, it isn't capable of Apple Intelligence. Apple Intelligence requires an iPhone with at least 8GB of Ram, which an iPhone 14 Pro doesn't have. You'd have to own an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max or any of the newest iPhone 16 models.

Return2Android wrote:

Looks like iPhone 14 doesn’t have a strong processing power to handle it. You need to buy their newer phone.

I saw what you actually wrote. We don't care if you go back to Android. Doesn't to matter to us users at all. But oh, how you'll be surely disappointed. After a couple generations, your Android, which was new when you bought it, will be in the same boat. That means that new features are rolled out with the newest phones and just like iPhone, not all phones will have the hardware required to support those new features. Technology moves faster than hardware and there really is no cell phone which is future proof. So, buy an Android. That's fine and your choice to make. But in a couple short years, you'll find the same scenario as your iPhone 14 not being able to support Apple Intelligence. But your iPhone 14, will be supported for several more years. And it doesn't do any less than it did the day you bought it. It got iOS 18. It will likely get iOS 19 and so on. In fact, Apple tends to support iPhones longer than Android does. Your expectation that your phone should get every new feature available on the newest models, is what is unrealistic.

Good luck with that Android.

taleh.ibrahimli wrote:

What happened to their “less is more”? 4GB was more powerful than 8GB from their perspective 😁

That makes no sense. Who suggested 4GB is more powerful than 8GB? Can you post where that grain of nonsense came from?

Brax_D22 wrote:

Then apple should have made it with better everything💀

But they did. They made it all better to work on iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max and all iPhone 16 models. You simply can't expect a phone released over 2 years ago to be able to run all the new features. If you want better everything, buy a new phone. There, problem solved.

Brax_D22 wrote:

Then apple should have made it with better everything💀

Surprise! This is a little thing called technology that advances every year. The phone you purchase today won't even have the same capabilities of one purchased 2 years from now. It has been that way since the introduction of the very first computer and will continue far into the future. Hang on, the technology train makes no stops.

jimmyjime wrote:

Guess I’ll buy a Samsung or Motorola or Google pixel next time I need a phone

None of us really care what phone you purchase next time and would always suggest to get the one that best meets your needs. Whether that is an Android or iPhone, make sure it is the latest model, since even the older Android phones don't support all the features found in the latest OS version.

It has always been the case that Software outpaces Hardware and it will continue to be that way well into the future.

Arsalanarshi wrote:

If this is the last option then I will got to samsung, because samsung AI is far better then so called Apple Intelligence

I would recommend to get whatever phone you want, nobody really cares what that is. You should also check out the Samsung support forums, where ironically you see the same posts where users are fed up and switching to iPhone. It seems to be the standard knee-jerk reaction whenever a user does not like something. Good Luck!