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 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.

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

Amazing Camera!

The Insta360 One X2 is a seriously impressive 360-degree camera that will exceed the expectations of anyone trying to do something new and expansive-looking without the need for drones and a camera crew.

+ Extensive editing suite, Special effects modes, Waterproof design, 18.4 megapixel photos, InstaPano photos

Time-consuming editing, Learning curve, Requires recent phones

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

Insta360 upgrades its flagship 360-degree action camera with higher effective bit rates, a bigger battery and a colour touchscreen

The One X2 is a promising 360-degree camera that addresses most of our criticisms of its predecessor. It's now waterproof to 10 meters, has a new display and houses a larger battery. The huge range of shooting modes and effects also make it fun, versatile and ideal for social media video. If Insta360 manages to iron out the pre-release bugs, the One X2 could be one of the best options in its relatively niche field.

Now fully waterproof; Excellent stabilization; More video tricks than ever;

Some pre-release bugs to iron out; Non-360 action cams offer superior quality;