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How the new iPhone 17 Pro cameras compare to Pixel and Samsung Galaxy
Apple has announced its new iPhone 17 line of smartphones — which means Google and Samsung have some fresh competition.
The iPhone 17 line has some major changes from its predecessor, the iPhone 16. But arguably the most significant are the camera upgrades. How do they compare to Google's Pixel phone and Samsung's Galaxy phone?
As usual, the pro model of iPhone received the biggest camera boosts, so let's compare the pro models of each device's latest lineup. In other words: How does the new iPhone 17 Pro's cameras stack up to Google Pixel 10 Pro's and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's offerings?
iPhone 17 Pro vs. Google Pixel 10 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S25
We'll have to wait to actually get our hands on the 17 Pro for a full test. But based on its specs, we can already see that the iPhone 17 Pro's cameras got a killer upgrade.
Rear cameras
Apple has been upgrading the megapixels on each of the iPhone's three rear camera lenses with each iteration of its smartphone. But the iPhone 17 Pro is the first that sees all three rear cameras – main, ultra wide, and telephoto – receive that 48MP upgrade.
In addition, the iPhone 17's telephoto lens now has a whopping 8x optical zoom.
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Apple's Fusion camera system packs multiple cameras in each one, which means that the iPhone 17 Pro sports a total of 8 "real" camera lenses.
The Google Pixel 10 Pro has a 50MP wide lens, 48 MP ultrawide lens, and a 48MP 5x telephoto lens.
But it's the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra that will keep its camera crown. It has four physical lenses: a whopping 200MP main sensor, a 12MP ultrawide lens, a 10MP 3x telephoto lens, plus a 50MP 5x telephoto lens.
If megapixels are most important to you, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra seems to be the clear leader.
Selfie camera
The iPhone 17 Pro received a long-awaited upgrade to the front-facing camera too, with the new 18MP Center Stage camera.
Center Stage provides additional features to match the powerful rear cameras, such as video stabilization for selfies and automatically adjusting the framing for group selfies. Some of these features are made possible by the iPhone 17's new, larger, square sensor on its selfie camera.
On paper, however it looks like the Pixel 10 Pro would win here. Google's device has a 42MP front-facing camera, which would also trounce the Galaxy S25 Ultra's 12MP selfie camera too.
That new sensor from Apple will require some real-world testing before counting the iPhone 17 Pro out here.
Which is better?
If you're not already sold on one of these smartphones and you're planning to go with whichever has the best camera for your needs, there's a lot of information we still don't have until we get that hands-on experience.
Some might prefer how one camera outputs photos over another, regardless of the camera quality. Another device may have the preferable color profile.
Apple may come away as the winner when it comes to video, if previous iterations of the iPhone are anything to go by. Samsung may be your pick when it comes to image quality. Google has a lot to offer when it comes to image processing.
Alas, if you were hoping to choose between them before the iPhone 17 Pro officially hits stores, you may have to wait a little longer — at least, until iPhone launch day, September 19, when we'll have tons of reviews to go by.
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Bad Bunnys halftime show sparked emotional reactions across the Americas. See the heartwarming videos now.
During Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show, millions of viewers experienced the performance together — cheering in living rooms, filming on their phones, and reacting in real time. But for those of Latin American descent, hearing their home countries named out loud during Benito's grand finale made the moment especially meaningful.
In his closing act, Bad Bunny transformed the stage into a celebration of the Americas. Dancers carried flags from countries across North, Central, and South America, while a massive screen behind him flashed messages like "The only thing more powerful than hate is love." He capped the roll call of nations with a declaration that "together, we are America," framing the finale as a moment of shared identity and joy.
For those watching at home, the emotion didn't end when the music stopped. Viewers immediately took to social media to document their reactions, sharing clips of their friends and families cheering, hugging, and erupting with pride when their countries were named — turning a televised performance into a collective celebration.
Together, these clips formed a digital mosaic of diaspora, stitched from small, intimate moments across phone screens and time zones. Each video captured the same feeling: that for a few minutes, home — wherever it was — didn't feel so far away.
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Best last-minute deals on Valentines Day flowers so far — you have way more options than plain roses
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Urban Stems
Unless your recipient has explicitly expressed their disdain for receiving flowers (we all know at least one hater), you really can't go wrong with surprising someone with fresh blooms for Valentine's Day. Not when there are so many opportunities to pick out a truly unique bouquet that fits his or her tastes: Most of the best flower delivery services are offering great last-minute Valentine's Day deals on flower deliveries, saving you 25% to 50% on a gift for the upcoming romantic weekend.
1-800-Flowers is your go-to spot for a classic bouquet of roses on a budget, while The Bouqs Co. and Urban Stems have elevated takes on traditional arrangements that aren't like anything you'd walk past in the grocery store. A majority of bouquets on sale can be delivered by Saturday, Feb. 14 (check the earliest possible delivery date for each). Either way, you're bound to find some pretty stems that scream "them" — so while the timing itself is rushed, the flowers they receive don't have to feel like an afterthought.
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SAVE $30: As of Feb. 10, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 is on sale for just $69.99 at Amazon. That's 30% off its list price of $99.99.
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Mashable's shopping team has spent quite a bit of time with Ultimate Ears Bluetooth speakers and we're big fans. We love the Hyperboom and Epicboom, but the itty bitty Wonderboom is one of our absolute favorites. If you're in the market for a portable Bluetooth speaker, we highly recommend this tiny powerhouse — especially when it's on sale.
As of Feb. 10, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 is down to just $69.99 at Amazon. That's 30% off its list price of $99.99 and just 10 bucks shy of its best-ever price from Black Friday.
Our favorite sub-$100 Bluetooth speaker, the Wonderboom 4 fits in the palm of your hand but offers surprisingly balanced and powerful sound. As Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard noted in our roundup, "the sound profile is well-rounded and can get loud."
It can last up to 14 hours on a full charge, handles drops from up to five feet like a champ, and can be submerged in water for up to half an hour. We do wish it offered a companion app to customize the sound profile, but for a ultra-portable no-frills speaker, it's an excellent value.
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