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

Dedicated telephoto camera; Wireless charging; Decent OS support;

Missed its optimal launch window; Big and bulky with a huge chin; Strong competition for similar money;

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.

Samsung wants to prove that a Samsung Galaxy experience doesn't have to be expensive.

Great premium feeling in the hand, Great display, Display brightness is really good, Amazing speakers, Smooth performance, Smooth gaming performance, Latest Samsung software, Fingerprint scanner is fast and accurate

Heats up considerably

The Galaxy S23 FE is an excellent phone that gets you access to Samsung's higher-end features without the higher price.

By itself, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE looks like a tempting option with flagship S23 DNA and the right compromises to fit its £599/$599 price tag – but with the regular Galaxy S23 already dipping beneath the FE’s RRP, it seems like it’s too little too late for Samsung’s premium mid-ranger.

Very similar design to the Galaxy S23, Great performance from the Exynos 2200, All-day battery life

The regular Galaxy S23 can be found cheaper, Slow charging, Fairly heavy for its size

This 'for the fans' sub-flagship borrows the best bits from the full-fat S23

Styling and screen match top-tier phones, Decent performance and all-day battery life, Very capable main camera

Telephoto camera not very impressive, Rivals offer similar hardware for less cash, The Galaxy S23 isn’t that much more expensive either

A good option for budget-conscious Samsung fans....

Bright OLED screen, Good build quality, Solid cameras, Excellent software update policy, A decent value

Older, hotter processor, Larger than S23 Plus with a smaller screen, Finicky fingerprint reader, Aging Gorilla Glass

There’s nothing wrong with the Galaxy S23 FE, but it feels like an uninspired collection of surplus components rather than one for the fans.

Nice, big display, Fun color options!, Four years of OS upgrades and five years of security support

Lackluster telephoto lens, Sluggish portrait mode, Costs extra if you buy unlocked from Samsung

“The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE delivers flagship specs and features at a great price.”

IP68 dust and water resistance, Bright AMOLED display, Four promised Android upgrades, Fast wireless charging, Competitively priced

Uncomfortable design, Compromised performance, Lacks superfast wired charging