I put the iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner - Tom's Guide

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Harsh overhead lights and reflections still pose a challenge. Winner: iPhone 18 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro Max vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: Cameras (Image credit: Future)Apple has long set the gold standard for reliable point-and-shoot smartphone photography in virtually any condition. Personally, I’ve enjoyed playing my go-to games on my iPhone 17 Pro Max — but the iPhone 18 Pro Max simply makes them look and run way better with more fluid animations and tighter, more responsive gameplay. Winner: iPhone 18 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro Max vs.

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