Apple's latest non-Pro iPhone is superb - it's just that it's strikingly similar to last year's effort.

Still an incredible smartphone, Brilliant battery life gets a bit better, Excellent camera system gets a bit better

Last year’s Pro hardware, Wireless charging slow by modern standards, No USB-C; it’s now well overdue

The Apple iPhone 14 isn’t a huge upgrade on the iPhone 13, yet it still is a great phone with a top camera, good battery life and all the iOS benefits.

Clever safety features, Very good battery life, Reliable camera, Fun colours, You’ve got an ageing iPhone: If you’re on an iPhone 11 or older, then the changes here will make a notable difference.

Stuck on a 60Hz display, Minimal differences to the iPhone 13, You’ve got an iPhone 13: The changes from Apple’s previous phone aren’t enough to warrant an upgrade this year.

Creators using the Sony mirrorless camera system have a wealth of 50mm prime lenses from which to pick. The FE 50mm F1.4 GM ($1,299.99) joins the family as the most affordable in the lux G Master series. Its optics are sublime and you get snappy linear focus, all-weather construction, and robust on-barrel controls. But while the FE 50mm F1.4 GM offers exceptional performance and picture quality, it competes with a value option that’s nearly as good and significantly less costly. Discerning photographers may find reason to spend more on the Sony model, but most will be perfectly satisfied with the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art for just $849.A Host of Standard Primes The FE 50mm F1.4 GM joins a lens library that's already rife with bright standard primes, but does some things to stand out from the pack. Form factor is one: The 50mm F1.4 GM is sized very much in line with Sony's 24mm and 35mm F1.4, something videographers who employ gimbal stabilization will appreciate. Our Exp...

The Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM lens brings the standard prime into the modern era with fast focus and sharp results across the frame.

Excellent resolution at maximum aperture; Fast, linear autofocus; Sturdy build with dust, splash, and fluorine protection; Robust on-barrel controls; Supports 30fps drive with select cameras

Focus breathing correction only available with newer cameras; Limited macro capability

“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

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"

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

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

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 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