Overview
- News18’s top-five list features the iPhone 17 Pro Max, Galaxy S25 Ultra, Google’s Pixel 10 series, OnePlus 13 and the Vivo X300 Pro.
- Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max won plaudits for a refreshed design, battery gains and camera tweaks, while some reviews questioned the aluminum body’s scratch resistance and the hybrid rear’s appeal.
- Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra remained a reliable pick with strong cameras and endurance, though reviewers flagged the S Pen’s loss of Bluetooth, slow charging and other trade-offs.
- OnePlus 13 drew notice for a capable camera setup, a 6,000mAh battery and more acceptable pricing, as Vivo’s X300 Pro impressed with upgraded cameras, better battery life and OriginOS debuting outside China despite a higher price.
- Foldable leadership stood out with Honor’s Magic V5 and Oppo’s Find N5 hailed for advanced designs, Samsung’s Z Fold 7 highlighted for refinements, and Xiaomi’s 15 Ultra praised for a premium build and a 12-bit LTPO OLED display.