I'm Keeping the iPhone 17 Pro Max - Here's Why (S25 Users Will Hate This)

Nigel Gary β€’ November 7, 2025
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My name is Nigel (formerly Legin Tech). Here, I create technology product reviews that help you decide if you should buy the product. My goal is to give you the necessary information needed to determine if something is worth your investment. My mission is to provide honest and unbiased reviews of the latest tech products. I believe that everyone deserves to make informed decisions when it comes to investing in technology.

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After 60 days with both the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung S25 Ultra, I'm making my final decision. A lot of you said I'd be back on iPhone... and you were right. But not for the reasons you think. I genuinely switched to the S25 Ultra for two months to see if I could leave Apple's ecosystem. I tested both phones in real-world scenarios: camera performance at car/bike meets, video editing workflow with my MacBook, ecosystem integration, and daily reliability. This video breaks down what the S25 Ultra does better (that zoom is insane), where the iPhone 17 Pro Max wins, and why ecosystem matters more than specs. Whether you're debating switching from Android to iPhone or choosing between these flagship phones - this will help you decide. No BS. Just 60 days of real-world testing. πŸ”” Subscribe for honest tech reviews! πŸ“± Daily Driver: iPhone 17 Pro Max (for now πŸ˜…) πŸ’¬ Team iPhone or Team Samsung? Let me know below. #iPhone17ProMax #SamsungS25Ultra #iPhoneVsSamsung #techreview 0:00 - You Were Right 0:25 - Backstory 1:05 - Camera Comparison 3:05 - Ecosystem 5:30 - Daily Use 6:20 - The Big Difference 7:00 - What I'm Going to Miss 8:40 - The Verdict 10:40 - How to Decide 10:55 - Outro

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