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iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 9 Pro: Which Superphone Will Dominate 2025?

The Ultimate 2025 Flagship Showdown: iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Pixel 9 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro Max features a Desert Titanium color, a titanium frame, weighs around 240g, and uses slimmer bezels with IP68 protection and MagSafe compatibility. Galaxy S25 Ultra uses a titanium alloy frame with the thinnest bezels yet, is 218g, adds Gorilla Glass Armor 2, and includes a built-in S Pen. Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL sport rounded aluminum frames with Gorilla Glass Victus 2, are IP68-rated, and measure 6.7 inches (9 Pro) and 6.8 inches (9 Pro XL) with weights near 220g. Display specs vary: iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch LTPO 120Hz ProMotion, 2868×1320 resolution,
19 August 2025
2025 Foldable Phone Showdown: Motorola Razr Ultra vs. Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Pixel 9 Pro Fold

2025 Foldable Phone Showdown: Motorola Razr Ultra vs. Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Pixel 9 Pro Fold

The Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) features a 7.0-inch main OLED display with 2992×1224 resolution, 120Hz refresh (165Hz in Game Mode), Dolby Vision HDR, and up to 3000 nits peak brightness. It also has a 4.0-inch external cover display (1272×1080) that runs full Android apps at up to 165Hz. The Razr Ultra uses a titanium-reinforced hinge, IPX8 water resistance, weighs 199g, and measures 7.2mm thick unfolded. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite with 16GB of RAM on a 4nm process for flagship performance and on‑device AI. The camera system includes a dual rear 50MP main and 50MP ultrawide, plus
18 August 2025
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HMD Fusion X1 vs Fusion 5G – The Ultimate Modular Phone Showdown (Specs, Reviews & Future Reveals)

HMD Fusion X1 vs Fusion 5G – The Ultimate Modular Phone Showdown (Specs, Reviews & Future Reveals)

The Fusion X1 and Fusion 5G are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 octa-core processor (2x Cortex-A78 at 2.2 GHz + 6x A55) with an Adreno 613 GPU. The Fusion X1 ships with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage, while the Fusion 5G offers 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage, with microSD expansion up to 1 TB and virtual RAM boosts of up to 6 GB on the 6 GB variant or up to 8 GB on the 8 GB model. Both phones feature a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ 720 × 1612 resolution and
17 August 2025
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Samsung’s Midrange Showdown: Galaxy A55 vs A35 vs M55 – Which Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?

Samsung’s Midrange Showdown: Galaxy A55 vs A35 vs M55 – Which Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?

In March 2024 Samsung launched the Galaxy A55 5G (global ex-US), Galaxy A35 5G (US and global), and Galaxy M55 5G (select markets). The Galaxy A55 5G uses the Exynos 1480 (5 nm) with four cores up to 2.75 GHz and an AMD Xclipse 530 GPU, faster in CPU and GPU than the A35’s Exynos 1380. All three models carry a 5,000 mAh battery, while the M55 charges at 45 W and the A35 and A55 charge at 25 W. The A55 and A35 have a 6.6-inch Full HD+ 120 Hz Super AMOLED display, while the M55 has a 6.7-inch
17 August 2025
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Ultimate Flagship Showdown 2025: iPhone 16 Pro vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Ultimate Flagship Showdown 2025: iPhone 16 Pro vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The trio of flagship phones in 2025 are the Apple iPhone 16 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, available as of August 15, 2025. The iPhone 16 Pro uses a titanium frame with a matte glass back, the Galaxy S25 Ultra uses a titanium alloy frame with Gorilla Glass Armor 2, and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra uses an aluminum frame with glass or ceramic backs and Shield Glass 2.0, all with IP68. The iPhone 16 Pro weighs 199 g and measures 149.6 × 71.5 × 8.25 mm, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra is 163.0 × 77.6 ×
17 August 2025
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi 14T Pro: The Ultimate Flagship Showdown

Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs 15 Pro vs 15: Ultimate Flagship Showdown – Specs, Leaks & Surprises

All Xiaomi 15 models use Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) octa-core with up to ~4.3 GHz, 12/16 GB LPDDR5X RAM, and UFS 4.x storage up to 1 TB. Xiaomi 15 Ultra’s camera system comprises a 50 MP 1-inch main (LYT-900, f/1.63), a 50 MP ultrawide, a 50 MP 3× tele, and a 200 MP periscope with ~4.3× optical zoom, delivering up to 8.6× and 17.2× lossless zoom via cropping. Xiaomi 15 Pro camera is Leica-tuned with a 50 MP main (Light Fusion 900), a 50 MP ultrawide, and a 50 MP 5× periscope telephoto, plus Leica Summilux lenses and
17 August 2025
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The Ultimate Flagship Showdown: iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra

Battle of 2025’s Ultra Flagships: iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Huawei P70 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The iPhone 16 Pro Max uses a Grade 5 titanium frame, is 6.9 inches tall—the largest iPhone ever—with Ceramic Shield, IP68, four finishes including Desert Titanium, and a reintroduced Dynamic Island plus a new Action Button. Its display is a 6.9-inch 2868×1320 OLED with ProMotion 120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak brightness, Always-On, and wide color P3 calibration for rich, accurate visuals. Powering the iPhone is the A18 Pro on a 3nm process with a 6-core CPU, a 5-core GPU, roughly 2x AI performance in the Neural Engine, and Apple Intelligence delivering on-device AI features plus 5+ years of software
16 August 2025
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Redmi Note 14 Pro+ vs Pro vs Note 14: Ultimate 2025 Showdown – Specs, Prices & Surprises

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ vs Pro vs Note 14: Ultimate 2025 Showdown – Specs, Prices & Surprises

All Redmi Note 14 models use a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, with the Pro and Pro+ offering a 2712×1220 1.5K resolution and up to 3000 nits brightness, while the base Note 14 sticks to 2400×1080 with around 2100 nits and HDR10+ support on the Pro variants (Dolby Vision on the Pro models). Pro and Pro+ bodies feature IP68 dust/water resistance (in some versions tested up to IP69K) with aluminum frames and premium finishes, whereas the base Note 14 has IP64 (IP54 on some 4G variants) and a plastic back. The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G runs the
15 August 2025
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Ultimate Gaming Phone Showdown: Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Asus ROG Phone 9 vs RedMagic 9 Pro+

Ultimate Gaming Phone Showdown: Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Asus ROG Phone 9 vs RedMagic 9 Pro+

The Sony Xperia 1 VI uses a 6.5-inch OLED with 1080×2340 resolution and a 19.5:1 aspect ratio, offering 1 Hz to 120 Hz refresh and about 50% higher brightness than the Xperia 1 V. The Asus ROG Phone 9 features a 6.78-inch Samsung E6 AMOLED at 2480×1116 with a default 165 Hz refresh rate, up to 185 Hz via Game Genie, and 720 Hz touch sampling. The Nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ uses a 6.8-inch AMOLED with 1111×2480 resolution, max 120 Hz, and an under-display front camera with 1440 Hz PWM dimming. All three run the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, with
15 August 2025
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The Ultimate 2025 iPhone Showdown: Every Current Model Compared (and What’s Next)

Comparison Report: iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max

The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus use an aluminum frame with color-infused glass backs in Black, White, Pink, Teal, and Ultramarine. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max use a Grade 5 titanium chassis with a micro-blasted texture, finished in Natural, Black, White, and Desert Titanium. The iPhone 16 Pro measures 149.6×71.5×8.25 mm and weighs 199 g, while the Pro Max is 163.0×77.6×8.25 mm and 227 g, with the base iPhone 16 at 6.1 inches and 170 g and the 16 Plus at 6.7 inches and 199 g. The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus use 6.1″ and 6.7″ displays at
15 August 2025
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Flagship Face-Off 2025: OnePlus 13 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Pro vs Realme GT7 Pro

Flagship Face-Off 2025: OnePlus 13 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Pro vs Realme GT7 Pro

OnePlus 13 Pro offers dual IP ratings (IP68 and IP69) for dust and water resistance, with a weight of about 210 g and a thickness around 8.5 mm. The phone uses a 6.82-inch LTPO 4.1 AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution (3168×1440), 1–120 Hz adaptive refresh, and up to 4500 nits peak brightness. A 6000 mAh battery powers the OnePlus 13 Pro, supporting 100W wired charging (about 36–40 minutes to full) and 50W wireless charging. Its Hasselblad tuned triple 50 MP camera system comprises a 50 MP Sony LYT-808 main sensor (1/1.4″, f/1.6, OIS), a 50 MP Samsung JN5 ultrawide (115°,
15 August 2025
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Night Photography Showdown: 2025’s Best and Brightest Smartphone Cameras Revealed

Night Photography Showdown: 2025’s Best and Brightest Smartphone Cameras Revealed

Google Pixel 7 Pro (2022) and Pixel 8 Pro (2023) use a 50 MP main sensor, and Night Sight now runs twice as fast, cutting exposure time in half for dim scenes. Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro Max introduced the Photonic Engine, delivering up to 2× better main-camera night performance and 3× better ultrawide results versus the iPhone 13 across mid- to low-light conditions. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) features a 200 MP main camera using the ISOCELL HP2 sensor with 16-to-1 pixel binning, creating 12 MP images with 2.4 µm effective pixels and brighter, less-noisy night shots. Huawei P60 Pro
14 August 2025
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Stock Market Today

Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Kenvue shares closed Friday at $18.13, up 0.33%, with about 63.5 million shares traded. The Kimberly-Clark offer values Kenvue at roughly $18.76 per share, leaving a deal spread of about 3%. Both companies’ shareholders approved the merger, which is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. Kenvue’s dividend record date is Feb. 11, with earnings due Feb. 17.
IREN stock heads into Monday after 5% rebound as Microsoft AI financing stays in focus

IREN stock heads into Monday after 5% rebound as Microsoft AI financing stays in focus

7 February 2026
IREN shares closed up 5.1% at $41.83 Friday after reporting a $155.4 million quarterly loss and $184.7 million in revenue. The company announced $3.6 billion in GPU financing for its Microsoft contract, with $2.8 billion in cash as of Jan. 31. Bitcoin mining revenue fell, while AI cloud services rose. Traders await bitcoin’s weekend move and Monday’s market reaction.
Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

7 February 2026
Cadence Bank shares have been delisted following Huntington Bancshares’ takeover, with each Cadence share converted into 2.475 Huntington shares. Huntington closed Friday at $19.27 and named Senthil Kumar as chief risk officer ahead of new regulatory requirements. The merger leaves Cadence as a brand under Huntington, with customer account conversions planned for mid-2026. Huntington executives will address investors at a UBS conference on Tuesday.
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