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.

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

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 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

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

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"

“The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is the best phone you can buy if you want to play games, but it turns out it's also a great everyday phone.”

Great gaming software features, AirTriggers work really well, Hugely powerful, IP68 rating, Fast wired charging

Fewer hardcore gaming features, Gets hot when pushed to its limit

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Battery And Charging This device supports speedy 65W charging, and it comes with the necessary wall plug. That's nice to see when most OEMs are cutting back on accessories.

The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition is an intriguing departure for the series, with Asus toning down the design to make it more appealing to a broader audience. I do like the subtler styling and smaller design, but the downgrade to the speakers is disappointing, and the scratchable casing is a big...

Blazing fast gaming performance, Smaller design with improved waterproofing, Camera has been upgraded with 3x optical zoom, Still packed with excellent gaming features

Rear gets scratched very easily, Downgraded speakers, Camera still not as good as the competition