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.

The Xperia 1 V is Sony's first do-it-all flagship in a while with no red flags – except for that price tag. Costing more than either the S Pen-toting Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or Apple iPhone 14 Pro, the Xperia 1 V needs to be superb to beat them.

Premium styling, Great performance, Advanced camera features, 3.5mm headphone jack

Very expensive, Complicated camera system, Battery is good – not great, No Android update commitment

The Sony Xperia 1 V is designed for something of a niche audience. It's too expensive and has a camera system that's pretty complicated. However, if you find true-to-life camera results preferable to the mainstream saturated approach, or want professional camera and music tools at your disposal,...

Textured back and grooved sides make it easy to grip, Fantastic OLED display, Smooth performance and good battery life, Really versatile camera system

It's expensive, Ultrawide camera could be better, Complicated camera software

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

Camera specialist with Sony Alpha genes. Sony remains faithful to its own line, again designing its high-end smartphone a bit differently than its smartphone competitors. In addition to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, a new camera sensor, and a real optical zoom, the Xperia 1 Mark V offers many equipment...

bright 4K OLED panel, powerful equipment, fast SoC, a lot of optional accessories

no WiFi 7, short period of guaranteed updates, bad selfie quality, only a single storage configuration, no accessories included, slow charging, back cover fells like plastic

Sony’s cinematic flagship smartphone impresses us once again, with upgrades in all the key areas Cinematic picture for a smartphone New design looks and feels great Wired and wireless audio compatibility Tall screen can be awkward at times Expensive

The Sony Xperia 1 V is a superb phone that barely puts a foot wrong. It’s lightning-fast with a great screen, enviable battery life and a superb camera array. You might quibble with the design, which remains an acquired taste, but it does everything exceptionally.

Speedy performance with top-notch internals, Brilliant sound with a dedicated headphone jack, Superb stamina with multi-day battery life, You want a phone without compromises: From camera to sound, Sony hasn’t cut any corners at all.

It’s as expensive as non-folding phones get, Bloatware is insulting in a phone this expensive, Textured glass back feels a lot like plastic, Getting value for money is important to you : All this comes at a price, and it’s simply too high for most people.

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

Sony's latest 'greatest hits' flagship debuts an all-new camera sensor

All the manual modes a pro snapper or videographer could want, Stunning screen and great sound, Last of the old guard for fan favourite features

Cameras not as point-and-shoot friendly as rivals, Charging speeds are merely average, Serious money