iPhone 18 Pro Unboxing - This Needs Explaining
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Apple iPhone 18 ProStrong gains in battery, charging and gaming performance, but the AI speedup and variable aperture feel underwhelming in daily use.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro MaxHuge battery jump and the strongest performance of any phone tested, though it runs the hottest because the vapor chamber moves heat outwards.
Samsung Galaxy S26 UltraLasted 10 hours and charges faster than any iPhone, but is weaker in dark photos.
Apple iPhone 17 ProLasted under 9 hours and scored 5911 in the stress test, behind the 18 Pro.
Apple iPhone 17Base model dipped under 9 hours and sat mid-pack for charging speed.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro MaxLast year's big Pro lasted 10 hours 36 and has a narrow vapor chamber, used as the main benchmark for the 18 series.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro MaxHas no vapor chamber and traps heat inside, though it surprisingly finished the photo cleanup first.