Epic 2025 Flagship Showdown: iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max in the new Cosmic Orange finish, showcasing its redesigned aluminum unibody and enlarged camera plateau. The chassis is machined from a lightweight 7000‑series aluminum alloy, which Apple chose for its high strength, lower weight, and excellent thermal conductivity. This is a notable shift from the steel frames of past Pro models – the 17 Pro Max is slightly thicker now but actually lighter at ~206 g, making it more comfortable to hold than its predecessor Phonearena. The back is mostly metal now, except for a smaller matte glass window for the wireless charging coil, and notably this is the first iPhone with Ceramic Shield glass on both front and back. On the front, Ceramic Shield 2 glass with a special anti-reflective coating gives a 3× improvement in scratch resistance and reduced glare for outdoor use. The new design also integrates the antennas along the frame and around the camera plateau for better signal, and is still water/dust resistant like prior models. Overall, the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s design is a blend of durability and utility – slightly utilitarian in looks due to the camera-bar bump, but purpose-built to maximize battery and cooling inside Phonearena.