The iPhone 14 is better than its predecessor, but it's also more expensive and doesn't have many significant upgrades.

Even faster, with a better camera and more features.

Charger is optional. Lacks telephoto lens. Price has been increased.

More like an iPhone 13S. The generational upgrades for the iPhone 14 are limited to a few subtle changes. At the same time, however, the base price climbs to 800 USD, while the only true innovation happens inside the iPhone 14 Pro series.

excellent OLED display, dust- and waterproof, fast Wi-Fi, wide range of supported frequencies, great camera, very fast performance, good battery life

display limited to 60 Hz, charging rate limited to 20 watts, no macro lens, wide notch

For the Series 9 smartwatch, Apple goes to great lengths to reduce its carbon footprint and deliver a wearable that's as capable as ever while being gentler on the planet. Featuring more recycled materials and manufactured entirely with clean electricity, the Apple Watch Series 9 (starting at $399) is the company's first-ever carbon-neutral product (in some configurations, at least). Powered by a super-smooth S9 processor, the Series 9 also features an impressively bright 2,000-nit display for improved outdoor visibility without an impact on battery life. In addition, it offers support for a handy double-tap gesture, on-device Siri processing, and an on-trend pink color option. Though seemingly minor, these updates keep the Apple Watch Series 9 far ahead of the pack, making it our Editors' Choice smartwatch for iPhone users.  The Best Watch for Barbie At $399, the Series 9 sits between the rugged Ultra 2 ($799) and the entry-level Watch SE ($249). Generally speaking, the Series 9 ...

The Apple Watch Series 9 has a faster processor, a brighter display, and a more eco-friendly build than its predecessor, making it the best smartwatch for iPhone owners.

Powerful processor; Bright display; Double-tap gesture for hands-free operation; On-device Siri; Precision Finding for iPhone 15 family; Carbon neutral build option

Familiar design

The Apple Watch Series 9 is a fantastic smartwatch for iPhone users. It’s full of sensors, excellent software and high-end hardware. A redesign, or a least a freshening up of this near decade-old design wouldn’t go amiss in the future though.

Certain models made from recycled aluminium, Faster Siri, Accurate tracking, Very bright screen

Design remains the same, Health data needs to be shown better

“The Apple Watch Series 9's 24/7 comfort, extensive features, fast performance, and seamless integration with the iPhone make it a must-buy.”

Supreme 24/7 comfort, Choice of size, color, and bands, Extensive health, fitness, and safety features, Fast, smooth, and usable performance, Total, easy integration with the iPhone

Less than two days battery life with moderate use, Almost no reason to upgrade from previous version

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present

It’s hard to know the right time to upgrade. It’s a question I get a lot, having done this job for as long as I have. It’s the double-edged sword of FOMO: wanting to get your hands on the latest thing as soon as possible, while worrying that next year’s model will just be that much better.

Apple Watch Series 9 is the biggest year-over-year leap in recent years. It has not one, not two, but a whopping four new features, most powered by its updated chip. Apps load faster, voice dictation is near instant and the display gets both brighter in the sun and dimmer in darkness.

Upgraded internals pair well with a powerful new watchOS....

Powerful new S9 chipset, Brighter AMOLED display, Expanded Find My Phone feature, Onboard Siri query processing, Excellent WatchOS 10 updates

Key new features not available at launch, Battery life still unimproved

Hannah Stryker / Review Geek The iPhone 14 is the latest iteration of Apple’s flagship device. Since its launch, the iPhone has set the standard of what a smartphone is, what it does, and how it looks. Fifteen years later, it’s still doing that.

Top-notch cameras, Amazing display, Snappy performance, Great battery life

It's just "this year's iPhone"