iPhone 17 Pro Max
The iPhone 17 Pro Max has superb battery life and some handy camera upgrades, along with an attractive new design, and all-round great specs and performance. But it can't match the Ultra for lens numbers.
Pros
- Useful camera upgrades
- Superb battery life
- A bright screen
Cons
- Fewer cameras than the Ultra
- A lower resolution
- Big and heavy
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra beats Apple's phone for resolution and camera numbers, while more or less matching it in most other areas. It's also a slimmer, lighter handset, but its battery life may be worse.
Pros
- Higher resolution screen
- An extra camera
- Light for its size
Cons
- Worse battery life than the Pro Max
- No Center Stage
- Lower screen brightness
