You’ve updated to Windows 11, changed all the settings to optimize the system, cleaned out the junk, and turned off Microsoft advertising.
You’ve gotten used to the new Start menu and other quirks.
In short, you’re warmed up to Windows 11.
So now what? Time to roll up your sleeves and become a power user with these tricks!
PowerToys
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Microsoft has developed a bunch of smart features that the company has deemed a little too advanced or unique to fit directly into Windows.
Instead, they are included in something called PowerToys.
It’s a program you install from Github, the Microsoft store, or via Winget in Terminal (see below), which then acts as a setup and installation program for the many features included.
You can choose which features you want to enable, and can use PowerToys even if you’re only looking for one or two features.
Here are three of my favorites:
PowerToys: Workspaces and Fancyzones – pin layouts on steroids
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Do you like Windows pinned layouts, but wish they were a bit more flexible and above all more permanent? Then you should look at Workspaces and Fancyzones.
Workspaces are a way of creating sets of applications whose windows are pinned to different parts of the screen, which you can reopen at any time, even after restarting.
Fancyzones are a more advanced version of the system’s built-in pinned layouts that allows you to create your own layouts.
You can then position application windows quickly and easily in any of the preset areas of the screen.
This is most useful on large, high-resolution screens — especially ultrawide screens where using applications in full-screen mode is a waste of space.
PowerToys: Run
An example of the Run commands as found on Microsoft’s web page for the utility.Microsoft
A launcher for more efficient keyboard control — press a keyboard shortcut, start typing the name of what you want to open and press return to open.
Can also be used as a calculator and for a range of other functions.
For example, you can start with a question mark to search for files, an equal sign for calculators, two exclamation marks to see previous commands, and so on.
Powertoys: Peek
Have a look with Powertoys.Foundry
Preview images and other files from Explorer with a keyboard shortcut.
Similar to the Overview feature on Mac.
You can choose the keyboard shortcut yourself and the preview can fill most of the screen, unlike the usual small previews that Explorer can show on the right.
Further reading: Hate Windows 11? These 9 free apps make it feel like Windows 10 again
Windows Terminal
Windows 11 and later updates of Windows 10 have a new and more modern program for control via text commands.
It’s basically a shell for the old Command Prompt and Powershell, and you can open tabs with both to access unique commands that only exist in one or the other.
In everyday computer use, there may not be much to do in Terminal, but it can be very handy to know how it works.
For example, there are system settings that can only be made from here, and it is often easier to add or change in the Windows registry.
However, there is one feature that even a regular user can benefit from in everyday life: the ability to install, update, and uninstall programs.
The system has a built-in tool called Winget that is used for everything in the Microsoft store.
For other programs and terminal commands, there are several third-party options, such as Chocolatey.
For example, here’s how to install Microsoft Powertoys for your user account.
Type the command and exit with return:
winget install Microsoft.PowerToys -s winget
If you type just winget and hit return, you will see a list of available features.
If you add –help (should be double hyphen-minus), the help file for a particular feature will be displayed — for example, winget install –help for info on how to use the install feature.
If you want to install a program for all users on your computer, you can add –scope machine after install.
Terminal and Winget.Foundry
You can also update installed applications via Winget instead of having to launch the application and check for updates.
Type the following command followed by return to update all installed applications for which Winget finds updates:
winget upgrade –all –silent
For applications that require admin privileges to install/update, you will need to approve each update, but you can bypass this by running Terminal as administrator.
Chocolatey is a package manager similar to ones you may have seen on Linux.
It’s a bit more complicated to install, so if you’re curious, I recommend reading the developers’ instructions.
Let the keyboard work for you
The keyboard is often a faster way to work with your computer than clicking around with a mouse or trackpad.
Both Windows itself and most programs are full of keyboard shortcuts that instantly perform a function, open a tool, or change a setting.
Sometimes it saves just one click on a toolbar, but often it shortens the work by several steps — and you don’t have to take your hands off the keyboard.
You’re probably already familiar with common keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+C/V for copy and paste, Ctrl+P for print and Ctrl+T for new tab, but there are many, many more.
Microsoft has a huge list of shortcuts in the system, but for third-party programs you either have to look in the menus yourself or search online.
Below I have collected some really useful examples.
10 handy keyboard shortcuts
Ctrl+W – close an open document or tab, normally without closing the program.
In Word, for example, closing the last open document takes you to the File menu.Ctrl+Shift+T – opens the last closed tab in a browser.
Handy as the undo function rarely works to undo when you have closed a tab by mistake.Ctrl+Alt+V – this one you have to activate first in Powertoys, but is incredibly handy.
Pastes text from the clipboard without formatting.Win+Point – displays the emoji and character selector.Win+Shift+S – displays the screenshot tool for screenshots and screen recordings.Ctrl+Shift+Esc – opens the Task Manager.Win+[number key] – opens the nth program from the left in the Taskbar, for example Ctrl+1 for Explorer if it is on the far left of the shortcuts.Win+D – display the desktop.Win+Ctrl+Shift+B – restarts the graphics driver, can sometimes save you from a reboot if the screen has gone black or is behaving strangely.Ctrl+arrow keys – navigate one word (left/right) or paragraph (up/down) at a time.
Combine with Shift to highlight.
While you’re at it, you can also learn that Ctrl+Backspace deletes backwards one word at a time and Ctrl+Delete forwards one word at a time.
Change the way your keyboard works with Autohotkey
Autohotkey is a versatile program that can extend the functionality of your keyboard in a variety of ways.
In short, it involves writing macros — text files with a kind of code — that add or change the way your keyboard works.
You can also download and use macros created by others, or copy the parts of a macro that you find useful.
As an example, I use a macro myself that makes the Windows keyboard work like the macOS, where it’s easy to type with diacritics that aren’t built into the keyboard layout.
For example, it’s easy to type ü by pressing Alt+U followed by U, or ñ with Alt+N followed by N.
Check out the Autohotkey Reddit group for help and inspiration.
Use a local account
Using a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows has some advantages.
For example, it’s easier to activate the system and you’ll be automatically logged into some Microsoft applications.
But there are also advantages to using a local account, and some people prefer it for ideological reasons.
In fact, the easiest way to use your computer with a local account is to start with a Microsoft account and then create a separate local account that you use normally.
If you need to do something with the Microsoft account, such as activate Windows, you can temporarily log in to it.
Open Settings > Accounts > Other users and click Add account.
In the dialogue box that appears, click on I don’t have this person’s login information and then on Add a user without a Microsoft account.
Now another dialog box will open where you fill in the username and password.
You can set a pin code or use your face to sign in with Windows Hello even with a local account.
Further reading: Speed up your Windows 11 PC: 12 must-do tweaks
Control the volume of individual programs
Volume mixer for individual programs.
Foundry
Windows has a built-in sound mixer that makes it easy to change the volume of individual programs.
The only trick is that the application must be open to be visible in the settings, but the setting is not reset when you shut down the application.
You can access the volume controls in several ways, either in Settings > System > Sound > Volume mixer or by clicking the volume button on the far right of the Taskbar and then the button to the right of the volume slider (scroll down a bit to see each program’s slider).
Foundry
Right-click on the Start menu to display the X menu, also called the power user menu.
It brings together shortcuts to a wide range of advanced settings that you’d normally have to root around in the old Control Panel or find via the search function, like Device Manager and Disk Management.
Also the fastest way to launch Terminal as an administrator.
Phone Link connects your mobile to your computer
Microsoft
Windows 11 can have a really close connection to your mobile, thanks to the Phone Link feature.
Microsoft has also continued to develop it so that today it is more competent than a few years ago.
For iPhone users, you can now make and receive calls, manage notifications, read and send text messages, view contacts and share files.
For Android users, everything that’s on the iPhone is included, but you also get access to the photo library.
Type Phone Link into Windows search bar to get started.
Back up smart
Hopefully you’re aware of the importance of backing up important files, so that you don’t lose priceless photos or other important items just because a hard drive fails, a computer is stolen, or if disaster strikes and a fire destroys all your electronics.
Windows 11 has a built-in backup feature that can keep certain folders and your computer settings backed up to OneDrive.
Microsoft is keen for users to activate it and will nag you if you haven’t done so, but of course it’s not a requirement.
There are many other backup solutions that are more competent, and where neither Microsoft nor anyone else can access your files.
A common recommendation among security experts that I follow myself is called the 3-2-1 principle.
It means that you should always have at least three copies of your files, on at least two different media, with at least one backup physically located in a different place.
Having 10 different backups on different hard drives in your home won’t help if your house burns down.
Windows’ backup feature can be an easy way to accomplish the latter without, for example, subscribing to a cloud backup service.
But since having enough space on OneDrive requires a Microsoft 365 subscription, there’s a better, more privacy-protective way that also allows you to back up everything on your computer if you want to: Get a third-party online backup software that supports OneDrive as a target.
Skärmdump
I recommend Arq Backup or Duplicati.
Both of these encrypt the backups so that no one but you can ever access the files.
They use deduplication which means they can save many full backups without taking up huge amounts of space.
This way, you can open a months-old backup and restore individual files, or restore the entire disc from the last backup.
Further reading: Your PC’s Windows install needs spring cleaning too.
Here’s how to do it

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China's ZTE's got a new flagship phone, the ZTE Nubia Z70S Ultra, and it's coming to the U.S.
So what does that have to do with the iPhone 18? Hear me out.
ZTE's phones don't always reach U.S.
shores, which is a pity as the company has been producing excellent smartphones for more than a decade.
The new ZTE Nubia Z70S Ultra is a good example of that: It's an absolute powerhouse of a phone, with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip inside, 12 or 16GB of memory, a triple, 50/64/50-megapixel camera sensor on the back, and a monster, 6,600mAh battery.

The phone has a 50-megapixel wide camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera that doubles as a macro camera, and a 64-megapixel telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom.

Credit: ZTE
And, according to Android Police, the Nubia Z70S Ultra will be available in the U.S., as well as Europe and other global markets.

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From the back, the phone looks like a compact camera, and ZTE sells a Retro kit that actually makes it look just like a camera, with additional physical controls for photographers.

Less is more.

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But the Nubia Z70S Ultra's biggest highlight is its display.
It's a 6.85-inch AMOLED display with a 2,688 x 1,216 pixel resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and no camera cutout of any kind.
That's right, the display is just an uninterrupted rectangle, with no notches, islands, punch-holes, or anything else that gets in the way of viewing.
Add to that the super-slim bezels surrounding the display, and you get a phone that finally offers a zero-distraction display.

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The optional retro kit really turns the phone into a compact camera.

Credit: ZTE
The 16-megapixel selfie camera is there, of course, but it's hidden beneath the display — a technology that's been around for a while but somehow never reached the mainstream.
Now, we've heard word that Apple is working on an under-display Face ID system for its iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max phones, paving the way for an iPhone with a fully uninterrupted display.
So, if you want to see what that's like, checking out ZTE's new Nubia phone is probably your best bet.

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The ZTE Nubia Z70S Ultra is actually a lot cheaper than the iPhone, too: It starts at $780 (€770 in Europe), and there's a $40/€40 discount if you pre-order it by May 28, which you can do here.
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SAVE $70: As of May 14, the Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 46mm) is on sale for $359 at Amazon.
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There have been some great deals lately on a wide variety of Apple products.
If you've had your eye on the brand's smartwatches, you're in luck as a few are still discounted to low prices.
In particular, the Apple Watch Series 10 is on sale at Amazon right now, allowing you to pick it up for under $400.The Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 46mm) has received a 16% discount that has dropped its price from $429 to $359, allowing you to save $70.
There are a few color options marked down to this price as well, so you can choose between the jet black aluminum case with a black sport band, the rose gold aluminum case with a light blush sport band, or the silver aluminum case with a denim sport band.Whether you want it for working out or to just stay on top of your general health and wellbeing, the Apple Watch Series 10 boasts plenty of features to help you out.
Not only does it include heart rate and sleep tracking, it also comes with a Training Load feature that helps you keep track of the intensity of your workouts, Activity Rings (which are useful for keeping track of calories and movement), and safety features like Fall Detection, Crash Detection, and Emergency SOS.
All of this comes on top of a bigger display than its predecessors and a comfortable design that you can easily wear on the go.
If you've been hoping to pick up the Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 46mm), now is a great time to do it.
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Google is bringing its Gemini AI assistant to devices with Google TV, cars with Android Auto and Google built-in, Wear OS smartwatches, and Android XR.
But Google isn’t saying exactly when the AI assistant will come to those devices — right now, the company is giving more general timelines about when it might arrive.On Google TV products, “you can ask for action movies that are age-appropriate for your kids, and get the best recommendations,” according to a blog post from Guemmy Kim, a senior director of product and user experience on Android.
In an example, the company shows how you can ask something like “can you explain the solar system to my first grader,” and Google TV pulls up a short explanation, offers a button to press to learn more, and recommends YouTube videos about the solar system designed for kids.
Gemini is coming to Google TV “later this year.”In cars, Gemini will improve upon talking hands-free with Google Assistant by “understanding what you want while you’re driving, through natural conversations,” Kim says.
“For example, Gemini can find you a charging station on the way to the post office that’s also near a park, so that you can go for a walk before your errands while your car is charging.” Gemini can also connect to a messaging app to summarize your messages.
Gemini is coming to Android Auto “in the coming months,” and to cars with Google built-in sometime later.With Gemini on Wear OS, Kim highlights how the AI assistant lets you talk naturally, with “no need to get the words just right, or awkwardly type into a tiny screen,” which could be useful if you’re asking a quick question while dashing out the door to work.
Gemini will launch on Wear OS in the coming months.Finally, Gemini is coming to the first Android XR headset, built by Samsung.
Kim says people will be able to try it later this year.
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Itel A90 was launched in India on Wednesday.
The smartphone is equipped with an octa-core Unisoc T7100 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM.
It is offered in 64GB and 128GB storage variants and is currently available for purchase via retail stores in the country.
The Itel A80 successor sports a 6.6-inch screen with a Dynamic Bar feature.
Itel has provided a 5,000mAh battery in the A90, and it boasts a 13-megapixel main rear camera sensor.
Notably, the company unveiled the Itel A95 5G handset in April.Itel A90 Price in India, AvailabilityItel A90 price in India is set at Rs.
6,499 and Rs.
6,999 for the 4GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB variants, respectively, the company confirmed in a press release.
It is offered in Starlit Black and Space Titanium colour options.The handset is currently available for purchase only via select retail stores in the country.
The company is offering a 100-day free screen replacement and a three-month free subscription to JioSaavn Pro with the purchase of this phone.Itel A90 Specifications, FeaturesThe Itel A90 sports a 6.6-inch HD+ IPS LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and Always-On Display support.
The phone supports a Dynamic Bar feature as well, which helps users to view notifications and other alerts comprehensively.
It is powered by an octa-core Unisoc T7100 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM.
It supports virtual RAM expansion of up to 8GB as well as onboard storage of up to 128GB.
The handset ships with Android 14 Go edition-based Itel OS 14.The company assures that the Itel A90 will come with a 36-month lag-free fluency.
It is equipped with Aivana 2.0, a smart AI assistant, which is said to perform tasks like translating documents, explaining images from the local gallery, making WhatsApp voice and video calls, and solving complex math problems.
The phone supports DTS sound technology.
In the camera department, the Itel A90 carries a 13-megapixel primary rear sensor and an 8-megapixel selfie shooter.
The handset packs a 5,000mAh battery with 15W wired charging support.
However, it ships with only a 10W charger in the box.
For security, it has a face unlock feature and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
The handset is claimed to meet the IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance.

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On paper, the Galaxy S25 Ultra features a more superior and versatile camera configuration than the Galaxy S25 Edge, and since it is more expensive, consumers will immediately assume that it is the better purchase.
However, in a surprise revelation, a tipster showcases the first camera comparison between the two flagships, with Samsung’s ultra-sleek offering actually producing better results in 4x zoom.
As for how this is possible, one explanation is that the company has employed better algorithms that deliver these upgrades.
Samsung has claimed that the primary 200MP belonging to the Galaxy S25 Edge is capable of capturing 2x optical zoom-quality shots
The Galaxy S25 Edge arrived in the possession of known tipster Ice Universe, and given that it comes with a $1,099 price tag for the 256GB storage version, the hardware present in the device needed to justify the ludicrous sum the customers needs to pay.
Immediately, the tipster commenced a camera shootout, in which he compared the Galaxy S25 Edge and the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
To his surprise, the primary and telephoto units of the Korean giant’s top-end offering ended up delivering sub-par quality.
During the announcement, Samsung mentioned that the Galaxy S25 Edge’s primary 200MP shooter can capture 2x optical zoom-like images, but on this occasion, what we are seeing is the 4x zoom in action, along with a ‘side by side’ comparison of the two smartphones.
There is less noise and more detail from the Galaxy S25 Edge snap, and we believe it is thanks to improved algorithms, better processing, and superior computational photography that is baked into the ultra-slim flagship’s software.
Whether Samsung brings the same improvements to the entire Galaxy S25 family is another story, as we have yet to hear of such an update.
Then again, it is possible that the company purposely delayed the Galaxy S25 Edge’s launch so that its team diligently works on improving the camera, despite the device shipping with just two primary sensors.
What do you think is the reason why the Galaxy S25 Ultra was outmatched in this comparison? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs.
iPhone 16 Pro Max: specs
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs.
iPhone 16 Pro Max: design
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs.
iPhone 16 Pro Max: display
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs.
iPhone 16 Pro Max: performance
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs.
iPhone 16 Pro Max: battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs.
iPhone 16 Pro Max: cameras
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs.
iPhone 16 Pro Max: software and updates
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs.
iPhone 16 Pro Max: price and availability
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs.
iPhone 16 Pro Max: verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is coming out at the end of the month as one of the first slim phones in the world, and we’re excited to see how people will react to holding a phone that’s nearly as thin as a piece of paper.
However, it’s competing against its thick Apple rival, the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
As we settle into the middle of 2025, it’s survival of the fittest — or should we say, “thinnest”? — and the two phones are competing over who weighs less and how much can deliver more to their users regardless of their size.
Here’s what we have to say.
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iPhone 16 Pro Max
Size
159 x 76 x 5.9 mm (6.26 x 2.99 x 0.23 inches)
163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.32 inches)
Weight
163 grams (5.75 ounces)
227 grams (7.99 ounces)
Screen size
6.7-inch HDR10+ AMOLED (120Hz)
6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display
Screen resolution
1440 x 3120 resolution at 513 pixels per inch
2868 x 1320 resolution at 460 ppi
Operating system
Android 15 under One UI 7
iOS 18
Storage
256GB, 512GB
256GB, 512GB, 1TB
MicroSD card slot
No
No
Tap-to-pay services
Google Play
Apple Pay
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
A18 Pro
RAM
12GB
8GB
Cameras
Rear: 200-megapixel
12MP ultrawide
Front: 12MP
Rear: 48MP Fusion (main), f/1.78
48MP ultrawide, f/2.2
12MP telephoto, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom
Front: 12MP, f/1.9
Video
Rear: 8K at 30fps, 4K up to 120fps, and 1080p up to 240fps
Front: 4K up to 60 fps, and 1080p up to 60 fps
Rear: 4K up to 120fps, and 1080p up to 240fps
Front: 4K up to 60fps, and 1080p up to 120fps
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
Ports
USB-C
USB-C
Biometrics
Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
Face ID
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Battery
3,900mAh
25W wired charging
15W wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
4,685mAh
30W fast charging (50% in 30 minutes)
25W MagSafe wireless
15W Qi2 wireless
4.5W reverse wireless
App marketplace
Google Play Store
App Store
Network support
5G
5G
Colors
Titanium Icy Blue, Titanium Silver, and Titanium Jet Black
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, and Desert Titanium
Price
Around $1,300
Starts at $1,199
Available from
Unknown
 Apple, Amazon, Best Buy
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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is as thin as its name suggests, if the exact dimensions listed in the spec chart above are anything to go by.
Leaked images have shown the S25 Edge to have a thin frame around the handset and two vertically-aligned cameras on top of the slight camera bump — a detail that is noticeably absent from the rest of the Galaxy S25 lineup.
They have also shown the phone to have a microphone on the top and bottom, and a side button beneath the volume button on the right edge of the frame.
Meanwhile, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit thicker at 8.25mm, with a titanium frame with a brushed metal finish, flat edges, and a matte glass back that make it easier to grip the phone.
It has a triple-lens camera layout similar to that of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and a Camera Control button dug into the right side of the frame underneath the power button, which sticks out like the other buttons sitting on the left edge.
Aside from the thickness (or lack thereof), we’re waiting to see if the S25 Edge comes out looking the way they do in the leaks.
For now, the iPhone 16 Pro Max takes the trophy in the design category.
Winner: iPhone 16 Pro Max
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The Galaxy S25 Edge is rumored to have a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 2,600 nits, a variable refresh rate up to 120Hz, and a 3120 x 1440 QHD+ resolution, which will allow users to access their photos, videos, files, social media, games and more at a lightning-fast pace.
The quick access will also be helped by the fact that the S25 Edge’s screen will take after the S25 Plus and S25 Ultra and support Dynamic AMOLED 2X and ProScaler, greatly enhancing photo and video quality.
The display on the iPhone 16 Pro Max is 0.2 inches bigger than the S25 Edge, given that it sits at the high-end of the iPhone 16 lineup.
It has a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with ProMotion and always-on tech, gives off a 2868 x 1320 resolution and a maximum of 2,000 nits, and has an adaptive refresh rate of 120Hz, same as the S25 Edge.
Though both phones have the smoothest refresh rate, the iPhone 16 Pro Max may be too big for some people to hold because of how large the screen is compared to the S25 Edge — and the iPhone 16 Plus, for that matter, as its display measures the same.
You might find an easier time gripping the S25 Edge because its display is smaller.
You’ll have an even better time viewing videos and photos, as well as playing games, with the higher resolution and the quality bump from ProScaler.
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 
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Visual quality and performance go hand-in-hand, and no tech company knows that better than Samsung and Apple.
But since the Galaxy S25 Edge comes out in a week, we’ll talk about its performance stats first.
This phone runs 12GB of RAM whether you pick the 256GB or the 512GB version, and they house the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, which relies on multi-core performance and has eight CPU cores and an Adreno GPU, which runs everyday tasks as smooth as silk.
If you have a tendency to have intense gaming sessions on your phone, you’ll be happy to know that the Galaxy S25 Edge has a vapor chamber and new thermal interface material (TIM) to prevent the phone from overheating — and burning your hands — while playing anything on Xbox Game Pass.
Meanwhile, the iPhone 16 Pro Max operates on the A18 Pro processor, which makes everything run fast and smooth for how little memory it has — 8GB of RAM.
You can play resource-heavy games on this phone, but because it has only one CPU core, it will overheat pretty quickly if you play on your phone in a hot environment or use a case that doesn’t allow it to cool down as fast as it heats up.
That makes the iPhone 16 Pro Max well suited for those who will only use it for light tasks like web surfing, taking pictures and videos, and texting.
But for people who want to do more on their phone without breaking a sweat, gaming included, the Galaxy S25 Edge is the way to go.
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 
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The Galaxy S25 Edge has a 3,900mAh battery, which is slightly smaller than the batteries in the rest of the Galaxy S25 lineup, where the base model has a 4,000mAh battery and the S25 Ultra has a 5,000mAh battery.
Samsung claims that the S25 Edge supports 25W wired charging, 15W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.
However, Samsung didn’t exactly mention how fast the phone would charge when it’s plugged in.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max, on the other hand, has an even bigger battery with 4,685mAh of power capacity.
It supports 30W fast charging, reaching 50% charge in 30 minutes or less.
It also supports 25W MagSafe wireless charging, 15W Qi2 wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.
This shows that a bigger battery doesn’t always mean faster charging, it just means it takes little longer to get to full charge.
Although, it is tough to call which phone has the best battery and charging time since they’re close is size and capacity, and the speed in which in the S25 Edge reaches a full charge, let alone a half charge, has not been determined.
Winner: Tie
Samsung
Despite the Galaxy S25 Edge having two rear cameras, its main camera has a 200-megapixel lens sitting atop the 12MP ultrawide camera.
The latter camera is quite a significant downgrade from the 48MP ultrawide camera found on the S25 Ultra, but that’s only because there aren’t any other cameras aside from the main one to compensate for it.
However, the 200MP camera would provide for high-quality photos and videos, considering how well it captured every detail on the S25 Ultra.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max, meanwhile, has a 48MP Fusion camera, a 48MP ultrawide camera, and a 12MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom, balancing out the visual quality of every picture and video it captures.
The ultrawide camera provides a 120-degree field-of-view for landscaping and group photos, while the 12MP telephoto helps to capture the tiniest objects up close and personal when zoomed in, like small insects and leaf cells.
The 48MP camera ensures every photo and video is crystal clear.
We don’t know how well the cameras on the S25 Edge will pan out, so the iPhone 16 Pro Max gets the photo finish — for now.
Winner: iPhone 16 Pro Max
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The Galaxy S25 Edge will operate on Android 15 out of the box, with Samsung’s One UI 7 layered on top of it.
The combined software guarantees enhanced privacy features, improved multitasking, and AI capabilities like Gemini.
Just like the other phones in the Galaxy S25 line, Samsung has promised seven years of OS and security updates for the S25 Edge.
As for the iPhone 16 Pro Max, it runs on iOS 18 out of the box, but it can be updated to the latest version.
Basically, iOS 18 comes with Apple Intelligence, which will summarize your emails, text messages, social media notifications, and help improve your writing by providing grammar and spelling checks to ensure you get your point across to anyone you’re talking to with poise.
There’s also an advanced Siri that lights an iridescent ring around the display when you say its name.
Apple didn’t say how many years of OS and security updates the phone would get, as it updates the OS for months at a time.
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
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At launch, the Galaxy S25 Edge will be sold at $1,099 for the 256GB variant, and $1,199 for the 512GB version.
As for what colors it will be sold in, it will come in Titanium Icyblue, Titanium Silver, and Titanium Jetblack.
No, the first and third colors are definitely not typos.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max has been on the market since September 2024, and its price depends on how much storage space you need.
The 256GB variant costs about $1,199, while the 512GB version costs $1,399, and the 1TB variant costs $1,599.
It comes in Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, and Desert Titanium.
Winfuture
Although our review has yet to be published, the Galaxy S25 Edge appears to be winning this battle.
It’s easier for big hands to hold for how slim it is, camera design justifies the overall design of the phone, and the performance it delivers is highly optimal, especially for gamers.
Its thinness may make it look fragile, but it has a titanium frame around its circumference and is the first smartphone to have the Gorilla Glass Corning 2 on glass screen, offering the phone double the protection from cracks and scratches if it falls.
Plus, the S25 Edge is a little more affordable than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which could be helpful information for people who need a new phone but don’t want to break the bank for an Apple phone.
They say great things come in small packages.
In this case, they come in slim packages.

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