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

You feel the absence of features that are exclusive to the Pixel 7 Pro, but what the standard Pixel 7 does offer – from its distinct design to its creative and capable camera and intelligent user experience – make it a great value-for-money flagship buy.

Unique color options and design, Same Tensor G2 performance as Pixel 7 Pro, Great camera with creative features

90Hz display feels dated at this level, Lacks the zoom camera of the Pro, Faster charging would be nice

The Pixel gets a lot right, but it’s not the last word in picture and sound performance Quality build Smooth user experience 90Hz display Picture could be sharper Thin speaker sound Sound through Bluetooth lacks dynamics

In a year of refinement, the Pixel 7 doesn’t move things on much from the Pixel 6 but in the wider phone market remains a well-rounded and good value purchase.

Good value for money, Excellent cameras, Nice screen, Easy to use software

Slow charging speeds, Face Unlock is basic

The Google Pixel 7 boasts an excellent camera and Google-focused software experience, plus a range of excellent smart features.

Great camera, Inexpensive, Good performance, Solid battery life

Still some software bugs

The Pixel 7 is the more all-rounder phone of Google's 2022 drop, available for under $1,000 and still boasting some kick-ass software.

The Google Pixel 7 boasts an excellent camera and Google-focused software experience, plus a range of excellent smart features.

Great camera, Inexpensive, Good performance, Solid battery life

Still some software bugs

The overriding feeling of using the Pixel 7 is that not much has really changed since the previous model. Yes, there are enhancements to some of the features and a slimming down of the body, and that does make a difference, but the essence of Pixel remains the same.

Solid and attractive design, Great camera system, Vibrant and bright display, Clean and fluid software experience

Ultrawide camera not as strong as primary, Not hugely different to PIxel 6

When Google freshened up the Pixel line last year with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, we gave both phones mostly positive marks in our reviews. They were two Google phones that actually tried to be great, even if they ended up having flaws, mostly in heating and network departments. I never truly...