It's easy to get carried away and lose sight of just how far we've come in the smartphone world. Apple's iPhone 14 is 7.8 millimeters thick but can communicate directly with satellites, boasts photographic talents that eclipse dedicated cameras and action cams, and does so starting at just $799.

Improved low-light camera performance, Clever safety features (you hope you won't need)

Improvements feel evolutionary, eSIM may prove a headache, iPhone 13 offers much the same for $100 less

The iPhone 14 comes to market with the same launch price as the previous generation. At the same time, iPhone connoisseurs were more than disillusioned after the presentation of the new smartphone. Apple leaves large parts of the hardware unchanged and does not dare to change the design.

Top performance level despite last year's chip, Very high quality workmanship, Improved image and video quality, Excellent battery life

Hardly any innovations, Charging takes too long for 2022

A slight camera upgrade, new emergency features, and... not a whole lot else

Better selfie camera, Good battery life, Crash detection and satellite SOS are neat

It’s more like an iPhone 13S, Display is still 60Hz, eSIM transition will be easy for most but painful for some

It’s a great handset, but the improvements are so iterative that most of you will hardly notice what’s new.

Action mode offers truly superb video stabilization. eSIM makes it easy to switch phones (with other iPhones). Satellite SOS and Crash Detection add peace of mind.

Many of the specs remain the same as on the iPhone 13. Small battery gains. Photonic Engine isn’t as revolutionary as suggested.

Slightly better cameras but otherwise, not much of an update - buy the iPhone 14 Pro or switch to Android instead

Better low-light photography, Slightly longer battery life, Action mode gives super stabilised video

The same performance as the iPhone 13, No Dynamic Island or Always-On display, 60Hz screen

The Nikon Z9 sees Nikon's mirrorless cameras take an impressive jump forward to match flagship rivals from Canon and Sony. The Z9 feels like an indestructible DSLR, but inside are innovative features like advanced AF tracking, 20fps raw burst shooting, 8K video and an electronic-only shutter. We also like its new two-way tilting screen. It's a shame some video features won't be available until a firmware update in 2022 and we need to give the Z9 some real-world testing, but it has the potential to be a modern-day Nikon classic.

Stacked 45.7MP sensor; Powerful AF tracking; Shoots lengthy 8K video clips; Rugged build quality; Dual-axis tilt-screen;

Some features need firmware update; A bit bulky for non-pros

45.7MP Stacked CMOS sensor; 30 fps JPEG shooting; 20 fps Raw shooting (for over 1000 compressed Raws); 120 fps JPEG shooting at 11MP resolution; 8K/30p capture and 4K-from-8K, with ProRes 422 HQ option; 8K/60p, 12-bit 8K N-Raw and 4K ProRes RAW to be added with f/w; Internal 10-bit N-Log and HLG capture; 3.69M dot OLED EVF with reduced lag and greater brightness; XM dot rear LCD with multi-directional tilt; Twin CFexpress Type B card slots; Full-time electronic shutter camera; Sensor shield to protect sensor;

45.7MP Stacked CMOS sensor; 30 fps JPEG shooting; 20 fps Raw shooting (for over 1000 compressed Raws); 120 fps JPEG shooting at 11MP resolution; 8K/30p capture and 4K-from-8K, with ProRes 422 HQ option; 8K/60p, 12-bit 8K N-Raw and 4K ProRes RAW to be added with f/w; Internal 10-bit N-Log and HLG capture; 3.69M dot OLED EVF with reduced lag and greater brightness; XM dot rear LCD with multi-directional tilt; Twin CFexpress Type B card slots; Full-time electronic shutter camera; Sensor shield to protect sensor;

Introduction; Sample photos; Design and handling; Battery; Media; Flash photography; Displays; Sensor; More sample photos!; Raw compression; Buffer; 3D Tracking; Flicker control; Battery life; Autofocus performance; Final impressions;

Introduction; Sample photos; Design and handling; Battery; Media; Flash photography; Displays; Sensor; More sample photos!; Raw compression; Buffer; 3D Tracking; Flicker control; Battery life; Autofocus performance; Final impressions;