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

“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

The iPhone 14 isn’t much of an upgrade over the iPhone 13, but it’s still a great device and an upgrade for anyone coming from the iPhone 11 or older.

Great camera, Good battery, Emergency features are cool, Still excellent performance

Display could use some upgrades

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.

45.7MP Stacked CMOS sensor; Up to 20fps with Raw, 30fps full-sized JPEG; Pre-burst capture in JPEG modes (up to 120fps for 11MP crops); Subject recognition AF and 3D Tracking; Synchro VR combining in-body and in-lens stabilization, rated at up to 6EV; 8K/60p video in N-Raw, 4.1K in ProRes Raw; 8K/30p or up to 4K/60p from 8K; Choice of ProRes 422 HQ, H265, H.264; N-Log or HLG capture; 3.68M dot EVF with dedicated low-lag sensor feed; 2.1M dot screen on two-way hinge; One CFexpress Type B, One UHS II SD slot; Dual USB-C ports;

45.7MP Stacked CMOS sensor; Up to 20fps with Raw, 30fps full-sized JPEG; Pre-burst capture in JPEG modes (up to 120fps for 11MP crops); Subject recognition AF and 3D Tracking; Synchro VR combining in-body and in-lens stabilization, rated at up to 6EV; 8K/60p video in N-Raw, 4.1K in ProRes Raw; 8K/30p or up to 4K/60p from 8K; Choice of ProRes 422 HQ, H265, H.264; N-Log or HLG capture; 3.68M dot EVF with dedicated low-lag sensor feed; 2.1M dot screen on two-way hinge; One CFexpress Type B, One UHS II SD slot; Dual USB-C ports;

Here are four other great options that photographers will enjoy. These lenses are all larger and have a faster aperture than our choice. But for some photographers, these might be the best lens for the Nikon z8 because of image quality, balance, or affordability.

Nikon’s latest high-end full-frame mirrorless camera, the Nikon Z8 , offers essentially the same specifications as the flagship Nikon Z9 , but in a significantly smaller and less expensive body.

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"

The iPhone 14 isn't much of an upgrade over the iPhone 13, but it's still a great device and an upgrade for anyone coming from the iPhone 11 or older.

Great camera, Good battery, Emergency features are cool, Still excellent performance

Display could use some upgrades