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 very similar to the iPhone 13, which itself was very similar to the iPhone 12. That doesn’t mean it’s a bad phone — it’s just less of an upgrade for anyone using a phone that’s only two years old.

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

Slightly better cameras but otherwise, not much of an update - buy the iPhone 14 Pro or switch to Android instead

Better low-light photography, Slightly longer battery life, Action mode gives super stabilised video

The same performance as the iPhone 13, No Dynamic Island or Always-On display, 60Hz screen

Speedy charging. The Nord N30 is a mid-range smartphone which is marketed as the Nord CE 3 Lite in certain countries. Some aspects of what originally made OnePlus so unique as a brand have sadly been lost. Find out whether the smartphone is still worth purchasing in this review.

attractive, stable case, great charging technique, quick fingerprint sensor, bright display, no PWM, no throttling under load, good loudspeaker sound, practical runtimes

inaccurate locating at times, screen has rough corners, no wide-angle camera, muffled phoning sound

The iPhone 14 comes to market with the same launch price as the previous generation. At the same time, iPhone connoisseurs were more than disillusioned after the presentation of the new smartphone. Apple leaves large parts of the hardware unchanged and does not dare to change the design.

Top performance level despite last year's chip, Very high quality workmanship, Improved image and video quality, Excellent battery life

Hardly any innovations, Charging takes too long for 2022

For RM1099 , the Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is entering a highly competitive price range. However, thanks to the OnePlus software experience and stylish design, it's definitely a stand-out choice in this market segment.

While it doesn’t have that sense of killer value of value classic OnePlus phones had, this is a good mid-range option if you’ll appreciate its loud speakers and like the eye-catching green colour.

Camera holds up OK during the day, Eye-catching green colour, Large display, Loud stereo speakers, You want a phone for basic entertainment: This phone’s good at handling the less demanding forms of mobile entertainment.

No ultra-wide camera, Limited performance, Default colour tuning doesn’t look great, Not great for video or low-light photos, You want a decent all-rounder: Care about mobile gaming? Or night-time photography?

“The iPhone 14 isn't a huge upgrade compared to its predecessor. But with a great design, screen, performance, and cameras, that's far from a bad thing at all.”

Comfortable, high-end build, OLED screen looks fantastic, A15 chip performs great, Good camera upgrades, Dependable battery life, Helpful safety features

60Hz display, No telephoto camera, eSIM might be a pain for some

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"