It's easy to get carried away and lose sight of just how far we've come in the smartphone world. Apple's iPhone 14 is 7.8 millimeters thick but can communicate directly with satellites, boasts photographic talents that eclipse dedicated cameras and action cams, and does so starting at just $799.

Improved low-light camera performance, Clever safety features (you hope you won't need)

Improvements feel evolutionary, eSIM may prove a headache, iPhone 13 offers much the same for $100 less

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

The OM-1 brings speed, improved AF and more detailed video to a system that already offered great image stabilization and small and light camera/lens combinations. This makes it a powerful all-rounder with particular strengths for wildlife. That compactness comes as a trade-off for absolute image quality but a series of computational multi-shot modes can help close the gap in certain circumstances. It's a lot of capability for the money.

Wildlife, hand-held video, some sports shooting;

Family photos where simplicity is essential;

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

Apple's latest non-Pro iPhone is superb - it's just that it's strikingly similar to last year's effort.

Still an incredible smartphone, Brilliant battery life gets a bit better, Excellent camera system gets a bit better

Last year’s Pro hardware, Wireless charging slow by modern standards, No USB-C; it’s now well overdue

20MP quad-pixel AF Stacked CMOS sensor; Environmental sealing rated to IP53; 1053 X-type AF points; Blackout-free shooting at up to 50 fps with AF and AE, 120 fps with AF and AE locked; Image stabilization rated to 7EV of correction (8EV with compatible lenses); 4K (UHD or DCI) at up to 60p, in a choice of 8 or 10 bit; 1080 capture at up to 240 fps; Twin UHS-II card slots; Recognition-based subject tracking;

20MP quad-pixel AF Stacked CMOS sensor; Environmental sealing rated to IP53; 1053 X-type AF points; Blackout-free shooting at up to 50 fps with AF and AE, 120 fps with AF and AE locked; Image stabilization rated to 7EV of correction (8EV with compatible lenses); 4K (UHD or DCI) at up to 60p, in a choice of 8 or 10 bit; 1080 capture at up to 240 fps; Twin UHS-II card slots; Recognition-based subject tracking;