Lightning Port Apple was forced to adopt USB Type-C on the iPhone 15 models, ditching its proprietary Lightning Port. If you want your phone to be future-proof, it is best that you get an iPhone 15 or the iPhone 16 when it comes out in September.
No Dynamic Island The non-Pro iPhone 14 models were the last to come with the notch. In 2023, Apple introduced the Dynamic Island to the base iPhone 15 models, which is going to be a norm as well.
Mute Switch Rumours suggest that the iPhone 16 base models will also ditch the mute switch for the Action Button, which was introduced in the iPhone 15 Pro series.
To buy or not to buy iPhone 14 Plus's great battery life is probably the only thing that makes it a compelling option at the price point.