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

Immersive 6.7in display; Lag-free performance; Incredible battery life; Handy AI features; Seven years of Android updates;

No S Pen support; No microSD card slot; On the expensive side;

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.

The Samsung Galaxy S24+ may sit below the S24 Ultra in Samsung’s flagship line-up but would still be considered one of the best camera phones for photography . Its likely appeal lies with those who want many of the advanced specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, but perhaps don’t have quite...

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus remains a solid all-rounder with a premium design, great screen, and powerful processor alongside new elements like Galaxy AI and an extended software promise, but it’s very similar to the S23 Plus, and the camera setup in particular needs some TLC.

Galaxy AI is genuinely useful, Larger, faster screen, All-day battery life and then some

Same camera setup as S22 Plus, Exynos & Snapdragon chipset split is back

“With lovely hardware, a gorgeous screen, and excellent battery, the Galaxy S24 Plus is the big Samsung phone to buy in 2024.”

The flat sides are wonderful, New QHD+ screen looks fantastic, Runs fast and cool, One UI 6.1 is really nice, Seven years of updates, Phenomenal battery life, It's a surprisingly good value

Camera struggles with moving objects, Galaxy AI features are hit-or-miss

Screen and battery upgrades elevate the middle child Galaxy for the first time

Upgrades finally set it apart from regular S24, AI additions are very clever, Not short on performance

No camera gains from last year, Don’t expect a big battery life boost, Some rivals offer better bang per buck

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

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

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"