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 is very similar to the iPhone 13, which itself was very similar to the iPhone 12. That doesn’t mean it’s a bad phone — it’s just less of an upgrade for anyone using a phone that’s only two years old.

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 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

Really awesome? The Galaxy A54 5G is the poster child for Samsung's mid-range devices. Our review highlights upgrades over last year's model, especially the SoC, display brightness, a new sensor for the main camera as well as eSIM support.

very bright and accurate display, hybrid-SIM plus eSIM, fast microSD slot, long-term updates, accurate positioning, dust and waterproof

no DC dimming, slow charging, no wireless charging, slow memory, poor gaming performance, few audio codecs for Bluetooth

The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G is a decent mid-range phone

Good looking, well-built, mid-range, Bright, 120Hz refresh rate, colour-accurate sAMOLED, Decent day or two battery life., Great Android and One UI upgrade policy 2+4+5 (Warranty/OS/Patches), Better than social media class camera

No charger inbox., Video stabilisation is only available in 1080p., Phone antenna signal strength only for good tower coverage areas, Can’t mount external SSD for live storage

The Galaxy A54 has a big, bright screen and a big battery, making it a great every-day device, although one which - on balance - seems more expensive than it should be.

Big, vivid and bright display with 120Hz refresh, Strong battery life - almost two days of use, IP67 rated water/dust resistance, Strong main camera

Can stutter and lag at times, Ultrawide and macro cameras aren't the greatest, Lots of software bloat

“The Samsung Galaxy A54's colorful design and screen are matched by the colorful photos it takes, and while it's a sensible, good-value buy, it's let down by disappointing battery life.”

Eye-catching colors, It looks like the Galaxy S23, Colorful screen, Speakers sound good, Long software commitment

Battery doesn't last two days, No wireless charging, Camera lacks realism

The Samsung Galaxy A54 stands proudly apart from its siblings in the A series range, and deserves to be among its S series counterparts.

A return to form for Samsung’s A-series

Great-looking screen, Capable camera system, IP67 water resistance

Clunky styling, No RAW photo capture, No wireless charging