The sensors of the iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPhone 17 Pro Max: Our no-holds-barred review

Apple is making a big splash this year with the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and for once, the changes aren't just cosmetic. Gone is the premium titanium of the last two generations: replaced by a hot-forged aluminum chassis, coupled with an internal vapor chamber. A step backward? Absolutely not. A thermal revolution that radically changes the user experience. The A19 Pro chip can finally express its full potential without throttling, without brightness dropouts, without annoying overheating. For professionals who edit their photos in Lightroom on the go or shoot videos for hours, this is simply a game changer.

On the photo side, Apple is betting on a Fusion Camera architecture with three 48-megapixel (quad pixel architecture) covering the 0.5x ultra-wide angle, 1x wide angle, and 4x telephoto. But the real star, the one that almost single-handedly justifies the upgrade, is this 18-megapixel square front sensor . No more limited selfies: vertical and horizontal photos without moving the phone, significantly better quality than on previous generations, automatic Center Stage functionality that detects whether to crop in portrait or landscape mode. The difference with the iPhone 16 Pro is truly impressive on the front camera. In video, Apple retains its crown and even widens the gap: it is quite simply the best video smartphone on the market today, with amazing stabilization that gives the impression of using a professional gimbal.

Battery life remains solid with a full day of guaranteed use thanks to a low-power chip, but it's the charging that makes a splash: going from 20W to 40W wired , a pure and simple doubling that is perhaps the most significant improvement of this generation. Wireless charging also benefits from this acceleration with doubled speeds. The 6.9-inch LTPO ProMotion OLED screen climbs up to 3000 nits outdoors , all driven by iOS 26 in an ecosystem that works perfectly. WiFi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 with a range of up to 14 meters, high-performance 5G, exemplary call quality with remarkable acoustic filtering: connectivity is impeccable on all fronts.

But let's not kid ourselves: at 1,479 euros for the Pro Max model (1,329 euros for the Pro), this iPhone is clearly not for everyone. The aluminum back is easily scratched and requires protection, the optical zoom is capped at 4x when the competition pushes it up to 10x, and the famous camera control button triggers involuntarily to the point where it's best to disable it. After several weeks of intensive use, the verdict is clear: the iPhone 17 Pro Max is a professional tool disguised as a smartphone. For content creators, photographers, and mobile videographers who work with their phone, it's a flawless product that fully justifies its price. For everyone else, more reasonable alternatives like the classic iPhone 16 or the standard iPhone 17 exist. Here's our full review to help you decide.

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A controversial design: the disturbing throwback

From the first moment you hold it, a strange sensation grips you. The iPhone 17 Pro Max has abandoned the premium titanium of previous generations to return to aluminum. A choice that surprises, even unsettling. In its silver version, however, it exudes an undeniable retro charm, recalling the very first iPhone with its timeless elegance. The casing, molded from a solid block of aluminum, offers remarkable comfort in the hand. No rough edges, no ridges under the fingers. The sensation is soft, almost sensual to the touch.

But behind this positive first impression lies a less glorious reality. Aluminum, this material of the past, quickly reveals its weaknesses. On social media, testimonies are pouring in: deep scratches appear after just a few hours of use. The orange and navy blue models are particularly affected, exhibiting unsightly marks that clash with the listed price. We've seen chilling photos circulating, with users discovering huge scratches after only 24 hours of use. This is unacceptable for a device selling for as little as €1,479.

The case is therefore a must, a frustrating necessity for those who, like us, love using their devices naked. Every outing becomes a source of anxiety. Will it get damaged? Will a new scratch appear? For an ultra-premium phone, this is a shame. A little tip, however: the white version is more resistant to scratches, even if it isn't shock-proof. This is the little cheat code we can share.

The overall ergonomics remain unchanged. The buttons are still just as numerous, perhaps even too numerous. The camera button, last year's new feature, continues to be divisive. We tried to give it another chance, really. But after 48 hours of testing, we had to face the facts: it triggers unexpectedly, ruining important shots. A real nightmare on a daily basis.

Unboxing the 17 Pro Max
Unboxing the 17 Pro Max

A technical sheet that finally lives up to expectations

Let's now look at the pure technical specifications of this iPhone 17 Pro Max, because this is a point where Apple finally shows itself to be very complete. At the heart of the device is the A19 Pro chip , a chip that does a remarkable job and which, for the first time in a long time, can express its full potential thanks to the thermal redesign of the chassis. This is truly a major change: this chip is very efficient, it works well, and above all, it is not too energy-intensive. Power management is excellent, which directly contributes to the solid battery life of the device.

The hot-forged aluminum chassis internal vapor chamber , this design allows for exemplary heat dissipation. The iPhone remains as cool as possible, even under intense load, without any performance slowdown or drop in screen brightness. For professionals who push their device to its limits, this is an absolute game changer.

On the connectivity side, Apple delivers a very comprehensive technical sheet: WiFi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, 5G, eSIM . This is what Apple does best in terms of iPhones, with uncompromising connectivity that places the device on par with the best flagships on the market. Storage options climb up to 2TB , which is perfect for content creators who shoot in ProRes or accumulate thousands of photos in RAW.

The 6.9-inch LTPO ProMotion OLED on the Pro Max (6.3-inch on the Pro) with its 3000 nits peak outdoors completes a truly solid spec sheet. 2nd-generation Ceramic Shield on the front, 1st-generation Ceramic Shield on the back: Apple adds extra durability, even if the aluminum back needs protection.

the 17 Pro starts at and the 17 Pro Max at €1,479 . That's a steep price, no doubt, but the specs justify the premium positioning. Apple has finally delivered a smartphone that truly rivals the very high-end Android on paper, while retaining the software and hardware integration that makes it so strong. For those who need that power and capabilities, the specs deliver on all fronts.

iPhone 17 Pro Max Gray
iPhone 17 Pro Max Gray

Screen: 3000 nits… but beware of misuse of language

Now let's talk about that 6.9-inch screen that powers the iPhone 17 Pro Max, an OLED LTPO ProMotion panel that proudly displays a peak brightness of 3000 nits . But be careful, and it's really important to clarify this to avoid the misuse of language that we see everywhere in reviews: no, your screen does not go up to 3000 nits all the time. In every video in the world, you've heard "the iPhone screen can go up to 3000 nits of brightness." It's true, but it's also false. Explanations.

Your iPhone 17 Pro Max's screen can actually go up to 3000 nits of brightness, but only outdoors . Standard SDR content will remain displayed at 1000 nits maximum. HDR content can go up to 1600 nits. And it's only outdoors, when there's a sufficiently powerful ambient light source, that some content will be able to reach these famous 3000 nits. So it's not permanent, and you'll never have 3000 nits indoors . The ambient light sensor must detect strong outdoor brightness to trigger this peak. It's exactly the same principle as on the latest generation M4 MacBook Pros: a screen capable of reaching impressive peaks, but only under specific conditions.

Now that we've clarified this technical point, let's talk about the practical experience. This 6.9-inch panel (6.3 inches on the Pro model) is very well calibrated, very well mastered . Apple delivers a truly premium visual experience here. LTPO technology coupled with ProMotion guarantees perfectly managed fluidity at 120 Hz, with an adaptive refresh rate that preserves battery life without sacrificing the experience. The colors are accurate, the OLED contrast offers those deep blacks we expect, and overall, it's a screen that works really well on a daily basis.

There is still a question mark that remains, and it is a historical criticism that is often made of iPhones: in the middle of summer, under intense sun . For a few moments, we see the screen superbly well thanks to this high brightness peak. But after, the iPhone tends to automatically limit itself: the screen gradually becomes darker to preserve the battery life of the smartphone. It is frankly frustrating when we use our phone intensively outdoors. Here, we are not in the middle of summer so it is difficult to judge definitively, but we really hope that with this slightly higher brightness peak and, we hope, a management algorithm reworked by Apple, we will finally be able to see the screen well over prolonged sessions even in strong light. This is really a very big subject that we will follow closely during the summer tests.

In summary: a very high-quality OLED LTPO ProMotion panel, well-calibrated, fluid, with an impressive peak brightness outdoors. But beware of real-life usage conditions and the software limitations that Apple imposes to preserve battery life. An excellent screen that perfectly fulfills its role for viewing content, gaming, and everyday productivity.

iOS 26: The Silent Force That Makes All the Difference

We can't talk about the iPhone 17 Pro Max without mentioning what is truly one of Apple's major strengths: its operating system. iOS 26 is really, really good , to put it mildly. It's what fundamentally differentiates the iPhone experience from the competition. You can have the best hardware in the world, the most powerful photo sensors, the most powerful chip, but without a perfectly optimized and fluid OS, everything falls apart. And here, Apple once again demonstrates its absolute mastery of software and hardware integration.

iOS 26 brings its share of optimizations and new features that deserve our attention. The interface remains intuitive, responsive, and, above all, incredibly stable. Animations are fluid at 120 FPS on the ProMotion display, multitasking is intelligent, and integration with the Apple ecosystem continues to be near-perfect. Whether it's instant syncing with your AirPods, continuity between iPhone, iPad, and Mac, or sharing and collaboration features, everything works seamlessly. It's this overall consistency, this fluidity in daily use, that largely justifies the choice of an iPhone for many users.

There are also around ten essential settings to activate immediately on iOS 26 to fully exploit the potential of your iPhone 17 Pro Max, optimizations that truly transform the user experience. But beyond individual features, it's really the whole package that makes iOS strong: stability, security, regular updates guaranteed for several years, and this ecosystem that works simply, without friction. For many, iOS 26 is quite simply what makes an iPhone an iPhone.

The sensors of the iPhone 17 Pro Max
The sensors of the iPhone 17 Pro Max

The iPhone 17 Pro Max in pictures: very good, but not exceptional

Finally, let's talk about what this iPhone 17 Pro Max is famous for: photography. Three 48-megapixel sensors, three main focal lengths (13mm macro, 24mm ultra-wide-angle, main) complemented by five intermediate focal lengths obtained by cropping: 28mm, 35mm, 48mm, 100mm, and 200mm. On paper, it's impressive. In practice, it's very good.

The images come out rich in detail, with more neutral and natural colors than before. From the first shots, the difference is obvious. Apple has refined its software processing, abandoning its tendency to push warm colors to excess. The result? More realistic photos, more in line with what the eye actually perceives. Portraits particularly benefit from this evolution. The images remain bright, but the processing is more nuanced, more subtle.

The flexibility is impressive. Eight different focal lengths allow you to adapt to any situation, easily reaching distant subjects. The telephoto zoom benefits from a new 48-megapixel sensor with 4x optical magnification. It's less than last year, sure, but Apple also offers an 8x crop mode. The phone gains in versatility. The images remain usable, even if they lose a little quality. To be honest, we were hoping for better. Compared to a Galaxy S25 Ultra or even a Pixel 10 Pro, the iPhone 17 Pro Max shows its limits when it comes to zoom. It's good, very good even, but not the best.

The front camera innovates with its 1:1 square sensor. It can produce images in different formats: vertical, distant vertical, horizontal, distant horizontal. The system is brilliantly designed. You can film in landscape mode while holding your phone in portrait mode. It's revolutionary for everyday use.

ProRAW is still as formidable as ever, even if it doesn't work exactly like a classic RAW. Apple applies a light processing to the photo. But the format remains very flexible, the dynamic range is tight, and we recover more information in the shadows and highlights. In post-production, the possibilities are immense, provided you use the right software.

According to DxOMark, the iPhone 17 Pro Max ranks third on the global podium, behind the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Oppo Find X8 Ultra, two devices not sold in Europe. It is therefore, de facto, the best camera smartphone available on our market.

Video: Apple retains its crown and widens the gap

Let's now turn to an area where Apple reigns supreme: video. And here, it really must be said bluntly, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is currently the best smartphone for making videos on the market . Period. So yes, there are plenty of competitors who are doing really great things in the high-end segment, I'm thinking in particular of Samsung which offers frankly remarkable results, but Apple quite simply makes the best videos, and the results are totally amazing. Video stabilization reaches truly mind-blowing levels. When you watch the rushes shot handheld, even in motion, even while walking, you have the impression that the smartphone is mounted on a professional gimbal. You see the image moving in real time on the screen during recording, and then you start playing the recorded video, and there... it hardly moves at all. It's amazing, really amazing.

The Fusion Camera architecture, with its three 48-megapixel sensors on the 0.5x, 1x, and 4x lenses, offers remarkable versatility for all types of shots. Whether you're shooting at ultra-wide angle for wide shots, at standard focal length for vlogging, or at telephoto to isolate your subject, the quality remains consistent and professional. Apple has also integrated a dual capture feature that allows you to film yourself while filming the main scene. This is quite fun for certain uses, particularly for sports content or tutorials. However, let's be honest: this feature has already existed on Android for a few years, so it's not really a revolution. Furthermore, it's a bit limited since you don't get two separate video files but a single composite file, which limits the editing possibilities.

But beyond the gimmicky features, what's really impressive is the overall consistency of the video experience. Colors are beautifully rendered, the dynamic range is wide, the sharpness is excellent, and above all, everything works smoothly and reliably. For content creators producing directly from their smartphone, for journalists on assignment, for anyone who needs an uncompromising mobile video tool, the iPhone 17 Pro Max stands out as the gold standard. It's simple: if you shoot video regularly, this device alone justifies its premium price.

Performance: the A19 Pro chip finally freed from its thermal shackles

Now let's talk about the raw performance of this iPhone 17 Pro Max, and especially how Apple has managed to fully exploit it. The A19 Pro chip is objectively very powerful, it works remarkably well. But what really changes the game this year is the complete overhaul of the thermal architecture. Apple made the bold choice to abandon titanium in favor of a hot-forged aluminum chassis, coupled with an internal vapor chamber. And frankly, it's a revolution. Why? Because for two years, with the titanium iPhone 15 and 16 Pro, we had to deal with smartphones that heated up in a frankly annoying way. Titanium is certainly very durable, but it dissipates heat much less well passively. The result: as soon as we pushed the machine a little with demanding applications, the upper area of ​​the phone quickly became hot, really hot, to the point of being uncomfortable. And that was just the beginning: the next step was the screen brightness dropping by 50%, the processor throttling to limit heating, and ultimately a significant drop in performance. The most telling use case is that of professionals editing their photos on the go in Lightroom: the screen would quickly turn off, making the experience frankly frustrating.

With the iPhone 17 Pro Max, everything changes. Yes, the A19 Pro chip heats up during intensive processing, that's normal, it's physics. But thanks to the aluminum and that famous vapor chamber, the smartphone remains barely warm at most, even under sustained load. Above all, and this is where it's amazing: no slowdown in performance, no drop in screen brightness . You can push the phone to its limits during extended sessions on really demanding applications, it takes it without flinching. For content creators, photographers on the go, anyone who really works with their smartphone as a professional tool, it's an absolute game changer . We don't really understand how Apple could have let two generations go by with this heating problem when the solution was ultimately quite simple. The A19 Pro chip is therefore very efficient, it manages energy admirably well, and above all, it can finally express its full potential without being held back by thermal limitations. It's comfortable, it's stable, it's powerful: exactly what you'd expect from a €1,479 smartphone.

iPhone 17 Pro Max: controlled battery life and doubled charging, finally

Let's now address a fundamental aspect of the user experience: battery life. On this iPhone 17 Pro Max, it's clear that energy performance is excellent. The new A19 Pro chip demonstrates remarkable efficiency in energy management, an element that proves decisive for everyday use. Our tests revealed no regression compared to the previous generation; quite the contrary. The device easily gets through a full day of intensive use without requiring a 100% recharge beforehand. Apple is gradually refining the energy optimization of its processors, and this iteration confirms this positive trend. The chip is particularly energy-efficient, allowing it to comfortably last until the evening with standard, or even intensive, use. Occasional fast-charging sessions during the day remain an available option, although rarely necessary in practice.

The real upheaval lies in the charging speed. While Apple can indeed be criticized for not offering the highest charging powers on the market, the Cupertino company nevertheless takes a significant step forward with this generation: wired charging power increases from 20W to 40W, a pure and simple doubling. This evolution is probably the most tangible and impactful improvement of the iPhone 17 Pro Max for the user. Wireless charging also benefits from substantial optimizations, with speeds doubled compared to the 16 Pro generation. This acceleration in charging time truly transforms the user experience, particularly for professionals who use their device intensively. In summary: reliable and consistent battery life, coupled with charging that finally lives up to expectations. Apple is here correcting one of its historical sticking points.

Calls and connectivity: exemplary mastery on all fronts

Let's now move on to an aspect often overlooked in tests, yet essential for everyday use: call quality and connectivity. And here, frankly, the iPhone 17 Pro Max impresses across the board. The quality of voice communications is simply exemplary. Network reception is particularly effective, with performance that sometimes surpasses some ultra-high-end Android smartphones renowned in this area. Our interlocutors hear us with remarkable clarity, even in noisy environments. The microphones perform a particularly successful job of acoustic filtering: ambient noise is intelligently attenuated without distorting the voice, which guarantees perfect intelligibility in all circumstances.

The Bluetooth 6.0 results are equally convincing. When paired with AirPods, we measured a stable range of up to 14 meters without the slightest audio interruption or dropout. This is truly impressive. Even when using competing earphones, the range remains excellent, fluctuating between 12 and 13 meters depending on the models tested. The car pairing is also worth highlighting: the connection is established instantly as soon as the vehicle is started, without delay or additional manipulation. This fluidity makes all the difference in everyday use.

WiFi 7 fully exploits the capabilities of our fiber connections: speeds reach theoretical maximums, both for downloading and uploading. But what's really surprising is the signal stability. Even when moving significantly away from the router, even when leaving the usual coverage area of ​​the house, the connection remains remarkably stable over astonishing distances. As for 5G, no disappointment: speeds are consistently there, latency remains low, and the transition between 4G and 5G is seamless. Apple delivers seamless connectivity here, which is present for all uses.

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. 16 Pro Max: The Duel of the Titans

From the first hands-on, the difference is obvious: the iPhone 17 Pro Max marks a real turning point in the history of the iPhone Pro, with a completely redesigned design that abandons flat edges and premium titanium for an aluminum body with softer curves. The camera module now extends across the entire width of the back and the rear surface mixes aluminum and glass in a bold balance, all offered in orange, blue or white colors that radically contrast with the sobriety of the 16 Pro Max.

This aesthetic revolution hides much deeper changes: Apple chose to return to aluminum out of necessity, because the iPhone 15 Pro and 16 Pro suffered from chronic overheating due to titanium trapping heat from the processor. By repositioning the A19 Pro chip in the center of the smartphone alongside an all-new vapor chamber absent from the 16 Pro Max, the Apple brand has created a device that heats up noticeably less quickly while delivering incredible performance thanks to its 6 CPU and GPU cores optimized to last 5 to 7 years without flinching.

It's especially in photography that the gap widens dramatically: the 17 Pro Max finally introduces a 100% 48-megapixel configuration on its three sensors, where the 16 Pro Max still had a 12-megapixel telephoto lens. The new sensor offers an optical zoom of x4 (100mm equivalent) and x8 (200mm equivalent) compared to x5 (120mm) on the previous model, a strategic choice that Apple made after interviewing professional photographers who confirmed that x4 is better suited to everyday uses.

In real-life conditions, with swans at the water's edge or urban landscapes, the differences are striking: at x4 zoom, the swans' plumage reveals infinitely more details on the 17 Pro Max, with richer colors and surgical definition of the feathers. This superiority is confirmed at x8 where the veins of the leaves, the textures of the tree trunks and even the reflections on the windows of a distant carousel come out with stunning clarity on the new model while the old one struggles to maintain the level of detail.

Exposure also improves: the 17 Pro Max handles highlights and shadows better, revealing details in dark areas that the 16 Pro Max sometimes overwhelms. Portrait mode benefits from the new telephoto sensor with more natural bokeh and better subject separation, although fine hair detection remains improvable on both devices.

The revolution also comes from the front camera, which has been upgraded to 18 megapixels with a square sensor featuring Center Stage technology: this sensor can produce images in portrait or landscape format without having to physically rotate the phone, which radically changes the game for selfies. The results surpass anything we've seen before, making the 17 Pro Max the best smartphone for selfies available on the market today.

In video, the two models remain close with exemplary stabilization, but the 17 Pro Max introduces ProRes RAW which allows filming in completely raw format without the need for an external SSD connected, which finally frees content creators from a major technical constraint. The new model also includes WiFi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 and iOS 26 which brings a real breath of fresh air with the arrival of Game Mode.

After weeks of intensive testing, the conclusion is clear: for the first time in a long time, Apple is creating a real gap between two successive generations. The 17 Pro Max stands out as the obvious choice for 2025-2026, not because the 16 Pro Max is bad, but because its successor finally makes the qualitative leap that users have been waiting for several years, with improvements that affect the design, the thermal architecture, the autonomy and especially the photo where the 48 megapixel telephoto lens makes all the difference.

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The most

Aluminum Chassis/Vapor Chamber: Exceptional heat dissipation, the iPhone stays cool without any performance drop.

A19 Pro chip: Very high performance and exemplary thermal management (no throttling).

Better grip: Aluminum slips significantly less than titanium.

Ceramic Shield 2nd gen on the front: 2x more scratch resistant.

18 MP Square Front Sensor: The biggest improvement, allows vertical and horizontal photos without moving (Center Stage).

Best smartphone video on the market: Stunning results with exceptional stabilization.

Doubled Charging (40W): The biggest difference, and 2x faster wireless charging too.

Solid battery life: Easily lasts a full day.

6.9″ OLED display: Peak brightness at 3000 nits outdoors and very well calibrated.

Advanced connectivity: WiFi 7 (max speeds, impressive stability), Bluetooth 6.0 (14m range), high-performance 5G.

Microphones with remarkable acoustic filtering and exemplary call quality.

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Fragile aluminum back: Tends to scratch easily, case highly recommended.

Optical zoom limited to 4x: Problematic in 2025, the competition goes up to 10x.

High price: €1329 for the 17 Pro, €1479 for the 17 Pro Max (not for everyone).

Problematic Photo Software: Automatic lens management sometimes erratic, requires third-party apps to force 4x.

Camera control button: Unintentional triggering too frequently.

1st gen Ceramic Shield at the rear: Less resistant than at the front.

Despite the doubling, not the fastest charging on the market (competition at 120W+).

Screen that becomes restricted by heat after a few moments (to be confirmed, but historical).

The verdict: a professional tool, not just a smartphone

⭐ 4,8 / 5 (67)

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is undeniably a great surprise . It's so for multiple reasons, and they're not just about its new aluminum design. While the aesthetic change is certainly good, it's the overall technical offering that really stands out and makes all the difference.

When you buy an iPhone 17 Pro Max for 1479 euros , you're not just buying a phone. You're getting a pocket-sized tablet to consume content on a 6.9-inch OLED screen capable of reaching 3000 nits outdoors. You're buying a portable console powered by the A19 Pro , capable of running the most demanding games without flinching thanks to its redesigned heat dissipation with vapor chamber and aluminum chassis. You're buying a versatile camera with three 48-megapixel sensors and, above all, a revolutionary square front sensor that radically changes the game for selfies and video conferencing. And above all, you're buying the best video camera available on a smartphone , capable of competing with dedicated professional equipment.

Yes, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is downright awesome. But it's clearly not for everyone, and not just because of its premium price . It's not just a technological object of desire, it's a true production tool . The finally mastered heat dissipation allows you to process RAW photos in Lightroom without the screen dimming or the processor throttling. The doubled charging (20W to 40W wired) is a real change for professionals on the go. The impeccable connectivity – WiFi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, high-performance 5G – guarantees a smooth workflow in all circumstances.

The problem is, you may not have the same uses, needs, or expectations. If photography or video aren't an integral part of your professional or creative life, then the iPhone 17 Pro Max probably isn't the best option for you. It excels in a multitude of areas—really a lot of things—but other alternatives exist that are less expensive and potentially better suited to your needs.

The classic iPhone 16 remains an excellent choice for the majority of users. The standard iPhone 17 , which we haven't discussed in detail yet, also hides its game well and represents a relevant alternative for those looking for modernity without the professional arsenal.

There are points of vigilance: the aluminum back which marks easily (protection recommended), the optical zoom which is capped at 4x when the competition pushes up to 10x, and a recharge which, even doubled, remains below the 120W offered by certain Chinese manufacturers. But the qualities are overwhelming for those who know how to exploit them: very high level performances without overheating thanks to the redesigned thermal architecture, sublime screen mastered to perfection , reliable autonomy coupled with a finally correct recharge, and above all, photo-video capacities which literally redefine what we can expect from a smartphone in 2025 .

For content creators , image professionals , mobile videographers , and tech enthusiasts who want to push the boundaries of what a handheld device can accomplish, this is a no-brainer . For other users looking for a great smartphone without those specific needs, there are more reasonable options that will do the job perfectly. It's up to you to honestly determine which category you fall into before taking the plunge.

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