Is Apple’s best iPhone ever really a better phone?

Beautiful design, Super fast processor, Fantastic camera

4-inch phones are starting to feel small, iOS is far from perfect

Apple no longer sells the iPhone 5S. Though you may still be able to scoop one up new or used from a third-party, you're better off buying the iPhone SE, the least expensive model in Apple's current lineup, which starts at $349, £265 or AU$465. That noted, if you can hold out until September, it's highly likely that you'll have a new batch of iPhones to choose from as well as lower prices for the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X and perhaps the iPhone SE -- if it's not discontinued or updated.

One of the features that’s been lacking when it comes to teen phones (which arguably should be one of the most important) is security. Teens tend to lose things and since smartphones now contain a large part of someone’s life, ensuring a mobile device can be properly locked down is very important.

Per usual with these “S” revisions, the iPhone 5s is an overall improvement over an already great smartphone. But with fierce competition from the HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S4, and the Nokia 1020, the iPhone is a tough sell to those looking for a bigger screen, flexible operating system, and a new...

Touch ID is very well executed, Impressive camera, Excellent performance, Still the easiest smartphone to use

No real design upgrade, Still waiting for a bigger screen, iOS7 is still playing catch-up, No real improvement to battery life

The iPhone 5s features a very good camera that’s easy to use and delivers strong results with little user intervention. It’s a logical extension of the Apple design philosophy, with evolutionary performance increases and feature extensions. iPhone photographers looking to trade up will find much to like in the 5s, but it’s not likely to lure users who prefer larger screens or are committed to other mobile operating systems.

Good exposure across a range of situations; Good image detail, restrained noise reduction; Pleasing color rendition; Good flash with notably accurate color; Very responsive operation, negligible shutter lag; Very fast shot-to-shot time, 10 fps continuous burst; Very easy-to-use camera app; Panorama mode better than most; Fun slow motion video capture; Effective HDR mode with very little ghosting; Digital video stabilization works relatively well; Well-designed gallery (Photos) app;

Less detail in good light than some higher-res sensors; Minimal manual control in camera app; Photographic ergonomics not the best; Finicky focus confirmation can lead to missed focus; Smallish screen; No optical image stabilization; No dedicated, two-stage shutter button; Underexposed video in very low-light conditions; Filter images only exportable at low resolution;

The iPhone 5S has landed and is available in three shades no less. While it looks otherwise unchanged when comp...

Touch ID - not just a gimmick

The Apple iPhone 14 isn’t a huge upgrade on the iPhone 13, yet it still is a great phone with a top camera, good battery life and all the iOS benefits.

Clever safety features, Very good battery life, Reliable camera, Fun colours, You’ve got an ageing iPhone: If you’re on an iPhone 11 or older, then the changes here will make a notable difference.

Stuck on a 60Hz display, Minimal differences to the iPhone 13, You’ve got an iPhone 13: The changes from Apple’s previous phone aren’t enough to warrant an upgrade this year.

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 a huge upgrade compared to its predecessor. But with a great design, screen, performance, and cameras, that's far from a bad thing at all.”

Comfortable, high-end build, OLED screen looks fantastic, A15 chip performs great, Good camera upgrades, Dependable battery life, Helpful safety features

60Hz display, No telephoto camera, eSIM might be a pain for some

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