Apple has given select media outlets and YouTubers access to the new iPhone 14 ahead of when it begins arriving in customers' hands on Friday, September 16. There are two models of the ‌iPhone‌ 14, the standard 6.1-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 and the larger 6.7-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 Plus.

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

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

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

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"

While it lacks a few of the Pixel 8 Pro's high-end features, the standard Pixel 8 shares a refreshed design, the company's latest Tensor G3 chipset, and a number of new AI features that the processor facilitates.

New Tensor chip, Refreshed design, AI camera tricks

Design changes are minor, Minimal camera upgrades over Pixel 7, No temperature sensor

The Google Pixel 8 offers a number of improvements over the last-generation Pixel 7. There’s better AI processing, cooler camera features, and the promise of an impressive seven years of software updates. It’s a meaningful update to the Pixel line, to be sure. The only downside?

Better display, Cool AI camera features, Great software experience, Good battery life

$100 more expensive

Google has delivered a truly intelligent phone with some jaw-dropping features.

Magic Editor really delivers some amazing results, Actua Display gets very bright and refresh rate gets bumped to 120Hz, Excellent images from the camera, Lots of really helpful AI features, At a glance widget lets you see important information quickly, Surprisingly decent performance for games

Battery life is mediocre, No matte finishes, which is a shame

The Google Pixel 8 may be smaller than the Pixel 7 but it packs a bigger punch. Is it worth the higher price?

Better display, Cool AI camera features, Great software experience, Good battery life

$100 more expensive

Google's Pixel 8 features a tweaked design, brighter and faster display, increased performance and a new camera system that's also smarter. You'll find plenty of AI features throughout the entire experience, even if it's scary at times, making the Pixel 8 a worthy option for anyone looking for an...

Excellent new design, Brighter, faster display, Face Unlock works everywhere now, Great cameras

Slow charging speed, Face Unlock can struggle at night, Is there such a thing as too much AI?