"We're in that part of the year where smartphone makers duke it out for the proverbial heavyweight belt. In the United States, Apple's iPhone tends to be the undisputed champ year after year. The challengersalmost exclusively Google and Samsungare young and hungry's preferred by some tech editors, but ultimately fall short on cultural impact or widespread appeal. The fact that there is an entire subsection of internet jokes focusing on "green text bubbles" proves that more than any real stat could."
"After three weeks with the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, I can tell you this fight doesn't end with a knockout. It's by decision, and I think it's a close decision depending on who's sitting ringside, erm, I mean whoever is holding the phone. Some will cheer for the iPhone's polish, others will be drawn to the Pixel's brains. More than ever, I think phone choice is personal lifestyle decision, not a specs showdown."
"When I first picked up the iPhone 17 Pro Max, I thought Dang this is heavy. I own the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which is a relatively light 8.01 ounces thanks to its titanium frame. However, for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple switched back to aluminum. If you go straight from one to the other, you can feel the difference."
Smartphone makers compete yearly for dominance. In the United States, the iPhone remains the dominant choice. Google and Samsung challenge but often lack cultural impact or widespread appeal. Internet jokes about green text bubbles show cultural influence. The iPhone 17 Pro Max and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL represent the top contenders. The matchup is close and subjective, with some preferring iPhone polish and others preferring Pixel AI features. The Pixel offers excellent AI integration, crisp photos, and decent battery life. The iPhone delivers record battery life, a stunning OLED display, and top graphics. Apple switched from titanium back to aluminum to improve heat handling.
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