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

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

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

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"

Samsung has done enough to update the looks and components to produce a palm-friendly Android winner but the standard S23 isn't a must-have upgrade device.

A better, cleaner style, Custom Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Better selfie camera, May be the perfect size

Not different enough, Should have a 108MP sensor

Full steam ahead. The Galaxy S23 is the smallest smartphone in Samsung's premium range, but takes the biggest step forward this year, closing many of the hardware gaps found in the larger models and even increasing battery capacity. Read on to find out more.

bright 120 Hz AMOLED, lots of power, IP68 certification, long update supply, good triple- and front camera

no UWB, no Wi-Fi 7, slow charging

The S23+ is also great if you want a bigger phone, though it's less powerful than the Ultra.

Improved nighttime photography algorithms, the best Android display, comes in a spectrum of colours

Not a lot has changed from the S22 to the S23, but with the most recent model, Samsung has - yet again - delivered what is the best all-round compact flagship phone.

Slim and portable design, Bright and vivid display, Super skinny, uniform bezels, Decent battery performance for its size

One UI software is full of bloat, Camera results are a bit hyperreal, Not much change from S22