Samsung decided to "Keep It Simple Stupid" with the Galaxy S22 middle-child.

Super bright display, Updated design, 4 years of promised Android updates!, Nice camera upgrades, 45W charging added, but not in the box, Pretty good battery life

Runs hot when using the camera a lot, or gaming, Still a large phone, FHD+ only at a grand, No charger in the box

“The S22+ is a great phone that offers moderate upgrades to screen size, battery capacity, and connectivity over the less expensive S22.”

Large, durable, and beautiful screen, Excellent camera system, Powerful hardware, IP68 weather resistance

Price is a bit steep, Doesn’t do much to set itself apart

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 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.

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

Bigger benefits. The plus (+) in the product name suggests additional features, and the Samsung Galaxy S22+ delivers as ordered. It offers all the features that distinguish the renowned Galaxy S22 but goes one step further, especially in terms of display and battery.

high quality workmanship, accurate GPS, long timeframe for system updates, good camera, very bright AMOLED display, high system performance, good battery life

throttling under load, no power supply included

The iPhone 14 is better than its predecessor, but it's also more expensive and doesn't have many significant upgrades.

Even faster, with a better camera and more features.

Charger is optional. Lacks telephoto lens. Price has been increased.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is in an early shoe-in as the best everyman flagship phone for 2022 with plenty of power for even the most discerning users. Samsung’s latest flagship combines a large and fantastic 120Hz AMOLED display, excellent performance and a high performing camera array.

Superb display, Excellent performance, Outstanding camera quality for videos and snaps, Features WiFi 6E and UWB from S22 Ultra

Battery life could be better

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is a good device, even if it doesn’t stand as one of the newest Samsung phones.

Brilliant screen, Great camera, Attractive design, Strong performance, If you’re looking for an exceptional all-round flagship that’s not enormous or excessive. This phone covers all the bases of what you need from a flagship, without any obvious weak spots.

Battery life could be better, Expensive, If you’re on a budget, or battery is a top priority. This is not a cheap phone by any means, and you can find many tempting alternatives at lower prices, which may also offer better battery life.