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Samsung and Apple both using similarly-specced ultrawide cameras for their flagship phones.

So how about real-life performance?

The iPhone 16 Pro Max (L) and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra rear cameras

Despite the overall color palette of this subject, the iPhone’s photo is still way too yellow here.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy’s shot is clearer and more accurately colored.

But the Galaxy image is much sharper, with the iPhone struggling to focus this close to its subject.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra…

Key

Moving back indoors, we have this shot of the blade of a cupboard key.

The Samsung’s photo is sharper and brighter, with better dynamic range.

The Galaxy image is maybe a tad too bright, spoiling the lovely brown of the milky coffee.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max White…

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