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Is iPhone 17 or Samsung Galaxy S25 the best small flagship? Everything to consider


The iPhone 17 packs huge upgrades this year, but does it beat the Galaxy S25 — or only catch up to it?

Cons Only two rear cameras; no telephoto lens Apple Intelligence isn't on-par with Galaxy AI Lower battery capacity Same design as last year's model (Image credit: Brady Snyder / Android Central)Apple and Samsung both equipped their cheapest flagship phones with current-generation processors, but the Galaxy S25 goes a step further. (Image credit: Apple)The iPhone 17 and Samsung Galaxy S25 are more similar than you may think — both feature the same chassis design as older models and come with key limitations compared to their higher-end counterparts.

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