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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

SamsungDeals LikelyNewer model likely available — look for deals on this one

Galaxy S25 Ultra

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

AppleGood TimingGood Time to Buy — Early in the product cycle

iPhone 17 Pro Max

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Google Pixel 10 Pro

GoogleGood TimingGood Time to Buy — Early in the product cycle

Pixel 10 Pro

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Rating
9.3/10
Best Rated
8.1/10
7.7/10
Price
$1199.99
$1199.00
$849.00
Best Price
ValueBest Value
Buy TimingNewer model likely available — look for deals on this oneGood Time to Buy — Early in the product cycleGood Time to Buy — Early in the product cycle
BuyBuy on AmazonBuy on AmazonBuy on Amazon

Specifications

OsAndroid 13iOS 16Android 14
Ram12 GB
Camera200 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP + 10 MPTriple 48MPTriple 50MP
Battery5000 mAh4500 mAh5000 mAh
Display6.8 inches6.7 inches6.7 inches
Storage512 GB
ProcessorExynos 2200A17 BionicGoogle Tensor G3

Expert Opinions

Strengths
  • +The Galaxy S25 Ultra has the best screen on any phone, providing an immersive viewing experience.
  • +It features versatile cameras that excel in various shooting conditions.
  • +The performance is outstanding, making it the most powerful phone tested by the reviewer.
  • +The battery life is good, allowing for extended use without frequent charging.
  • +The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the most powerful and feature-rich iPhone available, making it ideal for creators on the go.
  • +The battery life is exceptional, lasting longer than the Pixel 10 and Galaxy S25 combined.
  • +The display is bright and clear, with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, making it visible in all lighting conditions.
  • +The new vapor chamber helps manage thermals effectively, allowing the A19 Pro processor to perform at high rates for longer periods.
  • +The design of the Pixel 10 Pro is excellent, further refined with better durability and colors.
  • +Magnetic charging is endlessly useful and compensates for battery issues.
  • +The new AI tools can be helpful when they work, or quiet at worst.
  • +The Pixel 10 Pro features Qi2 wireless charging, which offers improved alignment for magnetic chargers and faster charging speeds compared to the previous Qi1 standard.
Weaknesses
  • The price of $1,300 is considered high.
  • The design is described as almost too minimal, lacking excitement.
  • AI features are hit-or-miss, with some not functioning as expected.
  • The Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus have similar features but cost less.
  • The iPhone 17 Pro Max is quite large and heavy, weighing 8.22 ounces, which may not be comfortable for all users.
  • The design may be polarizing, particularly the Cosmic Orange color option, which may not appeal to everyone.
  • The Pro Max's benchmarks show slightly lower scores compared to the smaller iPhone 17 Pro, which could be confusing for some users.
  • Wished Dual Capture had a 50/50 split for better usability.
  • Performance still lags behind every other big Android phone.
  • Battery life suffers from poor Tensor chip performance.
  • Not all of the AI features work as described.
  • The camera hardware remains the same as the Pixel 9 Pro, resulting in photos that are nearly identical and lacking significant improvements.
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