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A real gaming-grade boost in performance

TheA17 ProandA18 Prochips both promise serious gaming power for a smartphone.

And they deliver… but only so far.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Is it time for me to trade in my iPhone 16 Pro Max (left) for an Android flagship like the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (right)?

Plus, it would mark a notable evolution in flagship iPhone design.

Something actually surprising

TheAction Buttonis okay.Camera Control is a whole button of meh.

These are two features Apple introduced with theiPhone 15and iPhone 16 respectively, and they’re hardly mind-blowing upgrades.

a photo of an iPhone 16 Pro Max on top of a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

In fact, Id argue that the Camera Control almost gets in the way of my personal iPhone experience.

What I really want is a feature that actually makes me sit up and pay attention.

Or it could be a modular system that allows for camera lens accessories to be added.

A Backbone One mobile controller in use

iPhone 16 Pro Desert Titanium in hand

Apple CEO Tim Cook holds up a new iPhone 15 Pro during an Apple event