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The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is expected to feature slightly faster charging, AI-driven camera improvements, and a heavier build due to a larger battery. While the front display design remains largely unchanged, the rear camera module has been redesigned into a horizontal bar. Leaks suggest the device will weigh 218g, up from 214g, and may use Exynos 2700 in select regions.
The iPhone 18 Pro, launched on September 18, 2026, is facing two distinct quality issues. First, owners of Burgundy and Black models report permanent discoloration around the rear cameras, leading to refund requests. Second, users and reviewers note significant lens flare and green ghosting in photos, particularly when using the new variable aperture at f/1.48. Apple has not yet acknowledged the color defect or issued a fix for the camera issues.
Rumors suggest the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will feature significant camera processing changes, including warmer color tones, better highlight control for bright objects, and reduced noise in low-light shots. The device is expected to launch in early 2027 with a redesigned horizontal camera bar and a new 200MP main sensor.
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL is a large, premium smartphone featuring a 6.8-inch 120Hz OLED, Tensor G6 with 12/16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage, around two days of battery life, fast ~90-minute charging, and a high-end triple-camera system (50MP/48MP/48MP) with improved Night Sight, Magic Capture and Camera Looks. It runs Android 17 with seven years of software updates, includes six months of Google AI Pro, and supports Qi2 wireless charging; US models rely on eSIM with no physical SIM slot. Priced at £1,279 (about €1,399, $1,299, A$2,099), it’s very expensive and heavy, offering superb camera and AI features but not a dramatic leap over previous Pixels or rivaled top-by-power in all areas by Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra.
iFixit’s teardown reveals Apple’s six-blade, magnetically actuated variable-aperture lens inside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, a remarkable feat of precision engineering that fits in the same camera footprint as the iPhone 17 Pro-series. However, the mechanism is effectively unrepairable without replacing the entire camera assembly, and reviews note only marginal real-world gains in photography.
Camp Snap 110 D is a compact, screen-free 8MP camera inspired by the classic 110 film camera, with five built-in filters, a pre-installed 4GB microSD, USB-C charging, and a 26mm-equivalent lens, now available for pre-order at $74.95 in Back in Black or Dreamsicle.
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold offers dual bright OLED displays, a lighter/thinner frame, IP68 durability, and a new gearless hinge, but it remains a bulky, heavy device with a mixed battery life on a 4,806mAh cell and a camera system that, while capable, isn’t on par with Google’s non-folding Pro models. Priced from $1,899 for 256GB/16GB RAM and rising with storage, it sits against strong rivals like Samsung’s Fold 8 and the upcoming iPhone Duo, delivering a premium experience that’s good but not class-leading in the foldables space.
Tom’s Guide compared the iPhone 18 Pro Max and Galaxy S26 Ultra across design, display, cameras, performance, battery life and software. The iPhone wins overall, delivering sharper low-light photography with a variable-aperture main camera, stronger compute/graphics performance, and longer real-world battery life, though Samsung earns points for its Privacy Display, Pro-style camera tools, Gemini AI features and DeX productivity. Both flagships start at $1,299 for 256GB, and while Samsung has notable strengths, Apple’s balance across daily-use categories secures the top spot.
On The Vergecast, The Verge dives into the iPhone 18 Pro’s camera: the headline feature is a variable-aperture main lens that can widen for better low-light shots or narrow for deeper group photos, but the team argues the real day-to-day gains come from software—new camera-app manual controls, an updated imaging pipeline, and ProRAW improvements. The episode also covers Hayden Field’s take on the AI safety debate and potential policy steps, plus a Lightning Round on topics like Waymo cops and retro cameras. Related stories on the iPhone 18 Pro’s camera and AI safety are linked in the show notes.
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro arrives as a largely evolutionary upgrade: faster A20 Pro chip, improved thermal system, a variable-aperture main camera, and Photographic Styles 3 with Film texture and grain options. The iPhone Duo takes the spotlight as the year’s flagship, while the 18 Pro remains very similar to the 17 Pro—an S-year improvement that emphasizes incremental gains over dramatic leaps.
Renowned photographer Austin Mann provides an in-depth look at the iPhone 18 Pro camera upgrades, highlighting the variable aperture, exclusive Pro controls including manual focus, and film-like Photographic Styles. He advises keeping aperture on Auto for most scenes, explains how manual focus with targeted exposure can yield creative control, and offers tips to achieve a film-like look by shooting with HEIF and adjusting HDR. The article includes sample photos and links to Mann’s full review and video.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max expands to a 6.9-inch display, packs a 2nm A20 Pro chip with enhanced AI and cooling, and refines the triple-camera system with a variable-aperture Fusion Main and up to 8x optical-quality zoom, plus pro video features and longer battery life (up to 45 hours local playback). Priced from $1,299 with up to 2TB storage, it represents a meaningful upgrade for photography and power users, though the iPhone 15 Pro Max remains capable for many daily needs.
Mashable’s hands-on review says the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max preserve the exterior look of last year’s models but push internal upgrades: a new A20 Pro chip with a larger Neural Engine, a next-gen vapor-chamber cooling system, and a main camera with a physical variable aperture plus enhanced Pro controls and iOS 27 AI features. Battery life is notably improved, and the cameras are excellent though not a dramatic leap over the 17 Pro for many users; the foldable iPhone Duo remains a tempting, pricier alternative arriving later. Prices start at $1,199 for the Pro and $1,299 for the Pro Max, with release details noted in the article.
MacRumors’ early reviews of the iPhone 18 Pro praise the new A20 Pro chip with 2nm tech, improved cooling for sustained performance, longer battery life, and a 48‑MP main camera with variable aperture plus Pro controls, but deem the upgrade largely iterative rather than revolutionary compared with the iPhone 17 Pro, albeit with standout camera and efficiency tweaks.
Engadget’s Cherlynn Low frames the iPhone 18 Pro as an iterative “S-year” upgrade that mainly sharpens photography: a smaller Dynamic Island, a new variable-aperture camera with Pro controls, and iOS 27 features like Siri AI, plus Cinematic video enhancements and the Apple Reference Image. The phone uses the A20 Pro chip for better efficiency and heat management, delivers solid battery life around 1.5–2 days, and retains a familiar design, with price starting at $1,199. It’s the best camera phone in Apple’s lineup, but for non-photographers the upgrades are modest and a case for upgrading depends on how important top-tier photography is to you.