MacRumors

"this year's version does bring a few meaningful upgrades that make it a much better value than the previous generation"

"really liked the look and feel of this phone"

"it still feels like a very modern iPhone with the flat edges, aluminum frame, and this frosted glass back"

"the biggest one and the most noticeable one is the camera department"

"you're not going to be a fan of this single lens camera system"

"having just one camera means you're missing out on versatility"

"incredibly low entry price of $599"

"it is made of aluminum"

"it's actually color matched to go with whatever color you choose on the outside"

"it's got a bit of a cheaper feel in some cases"

"it's not actually a force touch style haptic trackpad that we're used to. It is actually a physically clicking trackpad"

"The sound quality continues to impress. They're tuned in a way that feels deliberate and still balanced."

"The extra punch in the low end still gives music more body without muddying the mix."

"The highs are crisp without being too sharp"

"A number of users have started reporting a high-pitched screeching or static-like sound, most commonly mid-flight or when ANC is automatically adjusting to cabin pressure."

"I have noticed that it does take a little bit of work to get these into your ear."

"the actual AirPods themselves and even the case have some pretty significant tweaks"

"The case is slightly lighter"

"we have that new capacitive button on the front"

"there are definitely some noteworthy changes and improvements that make them feel like a solid step forward."

"The low-end is definitely more punchy than before, but not in like a muddy or overpowering way. It just packs more weight and presence"

"the overall sound profile does feel a bit more refreshed and more dynamic."

"In reality, it actually got a little bit bigger this year, slightly taller than what we were expecting."

"it didn't get any smaller, unfortunately."

"Samsung just added an incredibly awesome and innovative new feature to its brand new S26 Ultra device... new privacy display that's built into the S26 Ultra."

"Samsung says this comes with minimal impact on power or usability. It is a layered approach to privacy that feels more integrated than previous hardware accessories."

"I absolutely love this level of customization. And you no longer need screen protectors ruining the quality of your screen"

"From a hardware perspective, there's not a lot that's going on here that's going to look super new right off the bat. Kind of has the same design as previous years"

"speaking of colors, they're kind of meh."

"ultra thin and light is not a gimmick. At first, I kind of thought it was, but if it's done correctly, I can totally see why people would want a phone like this."

"It's so light and so thin that it almost feels like one of those plastic dummy units that you'd find at like a mall kiosk... but in a good way, not a cheap way."

"it also carries a 6.7 in beautiful AMOLED display. Flagship quality. You're not losing out on anything there."

"obviously, it's not great compared to what I'm used to... it's not going to be as good."

"on the weekends... when I don't always have a charger... it's mostly dying towards the end of the early evening."

"if you're somebody who is constantly doing a lot of crazy things and just using their phone all day, every day... it's going to be a problem for you, and you probably shouldn't get this phone."

"It's super thin and it's really light."

"picking up the S25 Edge for the first time, it just felt so great in the hands."

"it is very premium feeling thanks to all the premium materials that are on this device."

"Obviously, it's a bit on the smaller side compared to most phones of this size"

"Mostly battery life is going to be the biggest thing"

"It's been one of my favorite iPhones that Apple has released in the last 10 years by far"

"You have high-end finishes and materials."

"You have an incredible 6.5 in display, prootion, dynamic island, action button, camera control, all the premium features."

"Those flaws being the lack of cameras"

"the price point is kind of the easiest one to point to... because the iPhone Air starts at $999"

"this one camera is also a bit of a bummer."

"this silver is so damn classy and elegant"

"it's the two-tone glass and aluminum which really makes a difference with these more bland colors"

"The feel in the hand with these phones is incredible"

"the anodized aluminum is probably going to struggle with scratches."

"There's not much to the unboxing experience anymore"

"This thing is absolutely beautiful."

"this phone still blows me away every time I pick it up. The wow factor is even stronger the second time around."

"Once you get it in hand, you set it up as your own. It's really, really nice to hold."

"my biggest concern is living with just one rear camera."

"that digital zoom is pretty rough. I would not use it."

"the 17 is by far and away the best value and the best phone in this price point, period."

"the iPhone 17 6.3 in display has been absolutely perfect."

"It feels great in the hands. It's light, but it's not too light."

"reinforces the iPhone 17's biggest weak point, the enlarged camera bump."

"It's got the Pro display, it just doesn't have the telephoto."

"it supports that new center stage feature, so your selfies can adjust between portrait and landscape without you having to rotate your phone. And I do absolutely love this."

"I was using the standard 17 model, as I've said like three times already, and it hadn't picked up a single scratch this entire week. ... I think the 3x scratch resistance is an actual real thing here."