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Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Pixel 9 Pro vs OnePlus 13 – The Ultimate 2025 Flagship Showdown

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs S25+ vs S25 Ultra (2025 Models): In-Depth Comparison and Key Differences

The Galaxy S25 series (2025) – including the standard S25, larger S25+, and top-tier S25 Ultra – brings subtle design tweaks, powerful 3nm processors, and new AI-driven features to Samsung’s flagship lineup. But how do these models differ, and which one is truly “ultra”? Below we break down the differences in design, displays, internals, cameras, software, battery life, connectivity, and more – complete with expert insights on where Samsung nailed it and where it played safe. Key Facts (2025 Samsung Galaxy S25 Series) Design, Build Quality & Durability Samsung didn’t radically reinvent the look of the S25 series – in
12 October 2025
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The Ultimate iPhone 17 Showdown: Base vs Air vs Pro vs Pro Max – Which Model Reigns Supreme?

iPhone Air vs iPhone 17: Apple’s Ultra‑Thin Gamble vs. Its Flagship Standard (Which Should You Pick?)

Detailed Comparison: iPhone Air vs. iPhone 17 Design & Display Image: Apple’s impossibly thin iPhone Air (shown here in Sky Blue) features a titanium frame and a strikingly slim profile, achieved by concentrating the cameras and components in a “plateau” bump at the top. Apple has drawn a bold line between the designs of the iPhone 17 and the new iPhone Air. The iPhone 17’s design follows the familiar template of recent standard iPhones – an aluminum alloy frame with flat edges, a Ceramic Shield glass front (now upgraded to “Ceramic Shield 2” for 3× better scratch resistance) and a glass back. It retains the
29 September 2025
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10 Best iPhone 17 Pro Cases of 2025: Ultimate Protection, MagSafe Magic & Stylish Designs

10 Best iPhone 17 Pro Cases of 2025: Ultimate Protection, MagSafe Magic & Stylish Designs

Introduction The iPhone 17 Pro is a cutting-edge, premium smartphone – and at roughly $1000+, it’s an investment you’ll want to protect. With Apple’s 2025 launch, case manufacturers have unleashed a flood of new iPhone 17 Pro cases to safeguard your device from scratches, drops, and daily wear 9to5mac.com. But today’s cases do more than just protect: they add style, improve grip, enable MagSafe accessory magic, and even incorporate new iPhone features like Camera Control (a built-in shutter button mechanism in iPhone 17’s design) nativeunion.com. In this report, we compare the best available cases for the iPhone 17 Pro – from Apple’s own
15 September 2025
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The Ultimate iPhone 17 Showdown: Base vs Air vs Pro vs Pro Max – Which Model Reigns Supreme?

The Ultimate iPhone 17 Showdown: Base vs Air vs Pro vs Pro Max – Which Model Reigns Supreme?

Now let’s dive deeper into each aspect of these iPhones and see how the four models compare. Design and Materials  The ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air seen from the side, emphasizing its razor-thin 5.6 mm profile and the polished titanium frame that gives it strength despite its light weight macrumors.com macrumors.com. iPhone 17 (Base): The standard model follows Apple’s classic design language with an aerospace-grade aluminum frame and glass front/back. However, it gets a few durability upgrades this year. The front panel now uses Ceramic Shield 2 – an improved glass-ceramic hybrid with a special coating that delivers 3× better scratch resistance and reduced glare apple.com. The back glass is also sturdier than before (Apple
10 September 2025
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Apple Watch Series 9 vs Galaxy Watch 6 vs Pixel Watch 2 vs Garmin Venu 3 vs Fitbit Sense 2: The Ultimate Smartwatch Showdown 2025

Ultimate 2025 Smartwatch Showdown: Apple Watch Series 9 vs Ultra 2 vs SE (and the Competition)

Key Facts Design and Build Quality Apple hasn’t radically changed its core design language in recent years, but each model has its own twist: In summary, Series 9 is refined and compact for everyday wear, SE 2 is a no-frills throwback design that still looks good (if slightly dated), and Ultra 2 is unapologetically big and rugged. Apple kept the familiar square-with-rounded-corners aesthetic across the lineup, ensuring all three are recognizable as Apple Watches, but Ultra 2 definitely stands out on the wrist. Performance and Hardware Under the hood, Apple’s latest watches pack impressively powerful chips and hardware – especially the Series 9 and Ultra 2
6 September 2025
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Battle of the Action Cams 2025: GoPro Hero 12 vs DJI Osmo Action 4 vs Insta360 X4 – Which Reigns Supreme?

Battle of the Action Cams 2025: GoPro Hero 12 vs DJI Osmo Action 4 vs Insta360 X4 – Which Reigns Supreme?

GoPro Hero 12 Black records 5.3K60 and 4K120 video with a 1/1.9″ sensor and 27 MP stills. DJI Osmo Action 4 uses a 1/1.3″ sensor, tops at 4K120 (1080p240 in slow motion), supports D-Log M 10‑bit, and features RockSteady 3.0+ stabilization with HorizonSteady. Insta360 X4 records 8K 360° video at 30 fps, 5.7K60, and offers 4K60/4K100 single-lens modes with dual fisheye lenses and a 2.5″ touchscreen. Stabilization is HyperSmooth 6.0 AutoBoost with horizon lock on GoPro, RockSteady 3.0+ with HorizonSteady on DJI, and FlowState stabilization on Insta360 X4 for 360° horizon lock. GoPro and DJI provide about 155–156° FOV, while
2 September 2025
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Comparison of Casio G-Shock Rangeman GW-9400, Rangeman GPR-B1000 (GPS), and Gulfmaster GWN-Q1000

Comparison of Casio G-Shock Rangeman GW-9400, Rangeman GPR-B1000 (GPS), and Gulfmaster GWN-Q1000

GW-9400 Rangeman (2013) introduced Casio Triple Sensor Ver.3 with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass and Thermometer in a 55 × 53.5 × 18.2 mm digital G-Shock, weighing about 93 g, with 200 m water resistance and Multi-Band 6 radio timekeeping. GPR-B1000 Rangeman (GPS) (2018) added standalone GPS navigation with up to 20 tracks and 60 points, Bluetooth to the Casio Watches app, and wireless charging, in a 60.3 × 57.7 × 20.2 mm case weighing about 142 g with sapphire crystal and 200 m water resistance. GWN-Q1000 Gulfmaster (2016) is an analog-digital hybrid with Quad Sensor including a depth gauge, in a
23 August 2025
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Pixel 7a vs Pixel 6a vs Pixel 5a – The Ultimate 2025 Google Pixel Showdown

iPhone SE 4 vs iPhone 14 vs iPhone 13 Mini: Shocking Differences You Need to Know Before Buying

The iPhone SE (4th Gen), also called iPhone 16e, uses a 6.1-inch OLED all-screen design with no Home button, Face ID, a 167 g body roughly 5.78″ tall by 2.82″ wide, USB-C, 8 GB RAM, the A18 Bionic, a 48‑MP main camera with 2× lossless zoom, and an estimated 26 hours of video playback. The SE 4 camera centers on a single 48 MP main sensor with a 12 MP front camera, lacks an ultrawide lens, but should deliver strong detail, Night Mode, 4K/60 fps video, and likely ProRAW and on‑device AI features. The iPhone 14 employs a dual-camera system
18 August 2025
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500 vs Sony A6600: 2025 Ultimate APS-C Camera Showdown

Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500 vs Sony A6600: 2025 Ultimate APS-C Camera Showdown

The Canon EOS 90D uses a 32.5MP APS-C sensor—the highest resolution Canon crop DSLR; the Nikon D7500 uses 20.9MP and the Sony A6600 uses 24.2MP. Autofocus: Canon 90D uses a 45-point all-cross-type AF with Dual Pixel CMOS AF in Live View; Nikon D7500 uses a 51-point Multi-CAM 3500 II; Sony A6600 uses 425 phase-detect points plus 425 contrast-detect points with Real-Time Eye AF. Burst shooting: Canon 90D reaches 10 fps with the OVF and 11 fps in Live View; Nikon D7500 delivers about 8.2 fps; Sony A6600 reaches 11 fps with AF/AE tracking. Video: Canon 90D records uncropped 4K up
15 August 2025
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Budget Phone Battle: Samsung Galaxy A05 vs Xiaomi Redmi 13C vs Realme Narzo 70x – Which Affordable Smartphone Reigns Supreme?

Budget Phone Battle: Samsung Galaxy A05 vs Xiaomi Redmi 13C vs Realme Narzo 70x – Which Affordable Smartphone Reigns Supreme?

The Narzo 70x leads display quality with a 6.72-inch IPS LCD, 1080×2400 resolution, 120Hz refresh, and up to 950 nits peak brightness. All three budget phones use a 5000mAh battery, but charging speeds differ: Galaxy A05 supports 25W fast charging, Redmi 13C supports 18W (with a 10W charger in the box), and Narzo 70x supports 45W fast charging with the charger included. Performance-wise, the Narzo 70x with Dimensity 6100+ is substantially faster than the Helio G85-powered Galaxy A05 and Redmi 13C, scoring about 393K vs 263K in AnTuTu v10 and delivering stronger Geekbench 6 results. All three have a 50MP
12 August 2025
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Pixel 8a vs Galaxy A55 vs OnePlus Nord 4: Mid-Range Smartphone Showdown

Pixel 8a vs Galaxy A55 vs OnePlus Nord 4: Mid-Range Smartphone Showdown

Pixel 8a launched in May 2024 with a $499 starting price for the 128GB model. The Pixel 8a uses a plastic back with Gorilla Glass 3 front, measures 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm, weighs 187 g, and is IP67 rated. The Pixel 8a features a 6.1-inch 2400×1080 OLED display with 120 Hz refresh, 60 Hz by default, and up to ~2000 nits peak brightness. Pixel 8a camera setup includes a 64 MP main (OIS) and a 13 MP ultrawide, plus AI tools like Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, and Magic Editor. The Pixel 8a packs a 4,575 mAh
12 August 2025
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Samsung The Premiere 9 vs Epson LS800 vs Hisense PX3-Pro: Ultra Short Throw Projector Comparison

Samsung The Premiere 9 vs Epson LS800 vs Hisense PX3-Pro: Ultra Short Throw Projector Comparison

Samsung The Premiere 9 (model LPU9D), Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 (LS800B/LS800W), and Hisense PX3-Pro TriChroma Laser Cinema are the three flagship 4K laser UST projectors compared in the article. Samsung The Premiere 9 is rated at 3,450 ISO lumens, but in Dynamic “Peak Brightness” mode it measured about 3,140 ANSI lumens. In Movie or Filmmaker modes, the Premiere 9 outputs roughly 1,600–2,000 lumens for color-accurate viewing. Epson EpiqVision LS800 is rated at 4,000 lumens, with test results around 2,600–2,700 lumens in Cinema/Natural modes. Hisense PX3-Pro is rated at 3,000 ANSI lumens, with peak around 3,400 lumens in vivid mode and
4 August 2025
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