Comparisons
Head-to-head, the way the channel does it: same rubric for both devices, winners called round by round — only where one is earned.
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Smartphones
S26 UltraMagic 8 ProGalaxy S26 Ultra vs Honor Magic 8 Pro: The Brutal Truth
The safe bet against the boundary pusher. If you want the ultimate productivity all-rounder with the best automation and a more immersive screen, the S26 Ultra is the reliable pick. If you prioritise battery, eye comfort, or that 200MP telephoto, the Magic 8 Pro is the better fit, and honestly the most exciting option of the two.
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Smartphones
S26 Ultra17 Pro MaxGalaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: The Brutal Truth
One is the safe bet: cozy continuity, great at everything. The other takes risks and hands you features you might use once, if ever. For the way I use a phone, the S26 Ultra is the more capable, more versatile device. But the iPhone's battery discipline and sticky day-to-day features are real, and if Android isn't on your radar, the 17 Pro Max is the best iPhone in years.
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Smartphones
S26 UltraS25 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra vs S25 Ultra: The New One Tries Too Hard
The S26 Ultra wins this head-to-head, no question: more confident cameras, the best video workflow Samsung has ever shipped, and that f/1.4 lens doing honest work. But if you already own an S25 Ultra, don't let anyone tell you to upgrade. And on a proper discount, the old one might be the smarter buy. Samsung's fiercest competition is Samsung.
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Tablets
iPad AiriPad ProM4 iPad Air vs M4 iPad Pro: Don't Waste Your Money
The M4 iPad Air is the sweet spot, again: more power than iPadOS currently knows what to do with, support for the best accessories, and a far more reasonable price. The Pro earns its premium only if you live on ProMotion, Face ID and Thunderbolt. For everyone else, those two minutes of export time aren't worth the gap.
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Tablets
iPad ProTab S11 UltraM5 iPad Pro vs Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: The Real Productivity Test
The iPad Pro is the elegant machine: windowed apps in iPadOS 26 finally make it a productivity tool I can recommend. The Tab S11 Ultra is the flexible one: DeX, extended mode, workspaces, S Pen included, and more value. The best one depends on what annoys you less, because the real test is which tablet gets out of the way when you're actually trying to work.
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Smartphones
X9 UltraX9 ProOPPO Find X9 Ultra vs X9 Pro: Battle of the Camera Kings
OPPO doesn't play the upsell game: the Pro isn't nerfed, it has a bigger battery and the same 200MP 3x telephoto. The Ultra earns its place with a true 10x optical lens and pro video features, but for many people the X9 Pro will be the best phone they ever own. The village and the racetrack, and most of us live in the village.
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Smartphones
17 Pro MaxFind X9 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max vs OPPO Find X9 Pro: The Camera Mission
Over 2,000 photos across four countries settle it: if I'm travelling tomorrow with one phone, I'm taking the X9 Pro without even thinking. Outdoors, its colour and character are gorgeous straight out of camera, and the telephoto embarrasses the iPhone. But the iPhone's RAW speed, indoor consistency and video mean neither is a bad choice. It depends on your style.
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Wearables
Watch UltraEpixApple Watch Ultra vs Garmin Epix: Why I Ditched the Apple Watch
The Apple Watch Ultra is 100% the better smartwatch, no question. The Garmin, whether Fenix or Epix, is the better sports watch. That's the whole answer. If you want calls from your wrist, contactless that works with your bank and your smart home in your pocket, stay with Apple. If you want the data, the honesty and a battery that lasts six days instead of two, the Garmin is worth the switch, and I made it.