Tag: Titanium

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Apple launched the iPhone 15 Pro Max in India in September 2023 at Rs 1,59,900, with storage now starting at 256 GB. Beyond the titanium frame, A17 Pro and Action button it shares with the 15 Pro, it adds the first periscope-style tetraprism telephoto on an iPhone, offering 5x optical zoom.

The 6.7-inch ProMotion OLED is bright and smooth, and slimmer bezels make it feel slightly smaller than the 14 Pro Max. Titanium cut weight to 221 g, a noticeable improvement in daily handling. The A17 Pro handled games and heavy video editing well, and USB 3 transfers through USB-C made it practical for creators recording ProRes Log video to external drives.

The camera system combines a 48 MP main, 12 MP ultrawide and 12 MP 5x telephoto. The 5x lens is excellent for portraits and distant subjects, though the Galaxy S23 Ultra still reached further. Battery life is among the best of any iPhone at the time, often well into a second day. Its high price made it a premium choice even in the flagship segment.

Key specifications

Launch price (India)	Rs 159,900 (base variant)
India launch	September 2023
Segment	Flagship
Display	6.7-inch, Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO, ProMotion, 120Hz, 1290 x 2796
Processor	Apple A17 Pro
RAM	8 GB
Storage	256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Expandable storage	No
Rear cameras	48 MP main + 12 MP ultrawide + 12 MP 5x telephoto
Front camera	12 MP with autofocus
Battery	4422 mAh
Charging	20W wired, wireless
Software at launch	iOS 17
5G	Yes
Water/dust rating	IP68
Headphone jack	No
Weight	221 g
Colours	Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium

What we like

5x tetraprism telephoto
Excellent battery life
Lighter titanium frame
Pro video features with USB 3

What could be better

Very expensive
Slow charging
Still large and heavy

Who should buy it

Creators and heavy users who want Apple's best camera, zoom and battery in 2023.

Specifications and price are as at the India launch (September 2023). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

October 4, 2026

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Apple launched the iPhone 16 Pro in India in September 2024 at Rs 1,19,900 for 128 GB, notably lower than the 15 Pro's launch price after an import duty cut and local assembly. The screen grew to 6.3 inches with the thinnest bezels on any iPhone so far, and the smaller Pro finally got the same 5x tetraprism telephoto as the Pro Max.

The ProMotion OLED with always-on support now dims to 1 nit for night use. The titanium frame keeps weight at 199 g. The A18 Pro chip delivers stronger CPU and GPU performance with better thermals than the A17 Pro. Camera Control and the Action button both appear, and Apple Intelligence features rolled out through iOS 18 updates.

The camera system is a 48 MP Fusion main, 48 MP ultrawide and 12 MP 5x telephoto. Video can be recorded in 4K at 120fps with Dolby Vision, and the four studio-quality microphones support audio mix effects. Battery life improves over the 15 Pro. Against the Galaxy S24 and Pixel 9 Pro, it led on video while trailing on charging speed and customisation.

Key specifications

Launch price (India)	Rs 119,900 (base variant)
India launch	September 2024
Segment	Flagship
Display	6.3-inch, Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO, ProMotion, 120Hz, 1206 x 2622
Processor	Apple A18 Pro
RAM	8 GB
Storage	128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Expandable storage	No
Rear cameras	48 MP main + 48 MP ultrawide + 12 MP 5x telephoto
Front camera	12 MP with autofocus
Battery	3582 mAh
Software at launch	iOS 18
5G	Yes
Water/dust rating	IP68
Headphone jack	No
Weight	199 g
Colours	Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium

What we like

5x telephoto in a smaller Pro
4K 120fps Dolby Vision video
48 MP ultrawide
Lower launch price than the 15 Pro

What could be better

Slow wired charging
Camera Control has a learning curve
128 GB base storage for a Pro

Who should buy it

Videographers and photographers who want a full pro camera system in a manageable size.

Specifications and price are as at the India launch (September 2024). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

October 4, 2026

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple launched the iPhone 16 Pro Max in India in September 2024 at Rs 1,44,900 for 256 GB, a lower starting price than the 15 Pro Max. The display grew to 6.9 inches, the largest on an iPhone at the time, though thinner bezels keep the body only slightly bigger than its predecessor.

The 1320 x 2868 ProMotion OLED is bright, smooth and excellent for video and gaming. The titanium body weighs 227 g, which is heavy but well balanced. The A18 Pro chip with a redesigned thermal structure sustains performance better than the A17 Pro, making it a strong device for long gaming sessions and editing 4K video on the go.

It shares the 16 Pro's cameras: 48 MP Fusion main, 48 MP ultrawide and 12 MP 5x tetraprism telephoto, with 4K 120fps Dolby Vision recording and Camera Control. Battery life is outstanding, with Apple quoting its longest-ever video playback figure for an iPhone. Rivals like the Galaxy S24 Ultra offered a stylus and longer zoom, but the Pro Max led on video and sustained performance.

Key specifications

Launch price (India)	Rs 144,900 (base variant)
India launch	September 2024
Segment	Flagship
Display	6.9-inch, Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO, ProMotion, 120Hz, 1320 x 2868
Processor	Apple A18 Pro
RAM	8 GB
Storage	256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Expandable storage	No
Rear cameras	48 MP main + 48 MP ultrawide + 12 MP 5x telephoto
Front camera	12 MP with autofocus
Battery	4685 mAh
Software at launch	iOS 18
5G	Yes
Water/dust rating	IP68
Headphone jack	No
Weight	227 g
Colours	Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium

What we like

Best battery life of any iPhone at launch
Huge 6.9-inch ProMotion display
Excellent pro video features
Strong sustained performance

What could be better

Heavy at 227 g
Very expensive
Charging slower than Android rivals

Who should buy it

Heavy users and creators who want the biggest screen, best battery and top video quality in an iPhone.

Specifications and price are as at the India launch (September 2024). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

October 4, 2026

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Apple launched the iPhone 15 Pro in India in September 2023 at Rs 1,34,900 for 128 GB. It replaced stainless steel with a titanium frame, cutting weight to 187 g, and swapped the long-standing mute switch for a customisable Action button. It was also the first phone with a 3 nm chip, the A17 Pro.

The 6.1-inch ProMotion OLED with always-on support and Dynamic Island is unchanged from the 14 Pro but bezels are slimmer. The A17 Pro brought hardware-accelerated ray tracing and ran console games such as Resident Evil Village, though early units ran warm until software fixes arrived. USB-C supports USB 3 speeds with the right cable, useful for ProRes video transfers.

Cameras are a 48 MP main, 12 MP ultrawide and 12 MP 3x telephoto, with new 24 mm, 28 mm and 35 mm focal length options and spatial video support added later. Battery life is a full day. The 15 Pro was also among the first iPhones to support Apple Intelligence once it rolled out, thanks to its 8 GB RAM. It competed with the Galaxy S23 and Pixel 8 Pro in the compact flagship space.

Key specifications

Launch price (India)	Rs 134,900 (base variant)
India launch	September 2023
Segment	Flagship
Display	6.1-inch, Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO, ProMotion, 120Hz, 1179 x 2556
Processor	Apple A17 Pro
RAM	8 GB
Storage	128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Expandable storage	No
Rear cameras	48 MP main + 12 MP ultrawide + 12 MP 3x telephoto
Front camera	12 MP with autofocus
Battery	3274 mAh
Charging	20W wired, wireless
Software at launch	iOS 17
5G	Yes
Water/dust rating	IP68
Headphone jack	No
Weight	187 g
Colours	Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium

What we like

Lighter titanium design
A17 Pro and 8 GB RAM
Customisable Action button
USB 3 speeds over USB-C

What could be better

Early heating issues
Expensive in India
Slow charging

Who should buy it

Buyers who want a compact, powerful iPhone with pro cameras and Apple Intelligence support.

Specifications and price are as at the India launch (September 2023). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

October 4, 2026

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

The Galaxy S25 Ultra went on sale in India in early 2025 after a January launch, priced at Rs 1,29,999 for 12 GB/256 GB. It kept the Ultra recipe of a built-in S Pen, titanium frame and four rear cameras, but softened the design with rounded corners and a slightly larger 6.9-inch display that is easier to hold than the boxy S24 Ultra.

The QHD+ screen keeps Gorilla Armor 2 with anti-reflective coating, which remains one of the best outdoor displays on any phone. Weight drops to 218 g, a meaningful change for an Ultra. The Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is fast and efficient, and Samsung removed Bluetooth Air Actions from the S Pen, a small loss for people who used it as a remote.

The ultrawide camera jumps to 50 MP, joining the 200 MP main, 10 MP 3x and 50 MP 5x telephotos. Battery stays at 5000 mAh with 45W charging, but endurance is excellent. Rivals such as the Vivo X200 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max matched or beat it in some camera tests, yet nothing else combines a stylus, this zoom range and seven years of updates.

Key specifications

Launch price (India)	Rs 129,999 (base variant)
India launch	January 2025
Segment	Flagship
Display	6.9-inch, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO, 120Hz, 1440 x 3120
Processor	Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
RAM	12 GB
Storage	256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Expandable storage	No
Rear cameras	200 MP main + 50 MP ultrawide + 10 MP 3x telephoto + 50 MP 5x telephoto
Front camera	12 MP
Battery	5000 mAh
Charging	45W wired, wireless
Software at launch	Android 15, One UI 7
5G	Yes
Water/dust rating	IP68
Headphone jack	No
Weight	218 g
Colours	Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray

What we like

Excellent anti-reflective display
Lighter, more comfortable design
Upgraded 50 MP ultrawide
Integrated S Pen and long update support

What could be better

S Pen lost Bluetooth gestures
45W charging
Very high price

Who should buy it

Heavy users who want a stylus, outstanding zoom and the best Samsung display in one phone.

Specifications and price are as at the India launch (January 2025). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

October 4, 2026

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 Edge in India in May 2025 at Rs 1,09,999 for 12 GB/256 GB. It is a design-first phone: a titanium frame just 5.8 mm thick and a weight of 163 g, despite carrying a 6.7-inch QHD+ display. It sits between the S25+ and S25 Ultra in price, which made its value case harder than its looks.

Picking it up is the selling point. It feels lighter than the smaller S25 in some hands and slips into pockets that the Ultra strains. The screen is a sharp 1440 x 3120 panel with a 120Hz adaptive rate, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy delivers the same speed as the other S25 models, although sustained gaming makes the thin body warm.

To get so slim Samsung cut the telephoto, leaving a 200 MP main and 12 MP ultrawide. The 200 MP sensor's crop handles 2x well, but it cannot match the zoom of the cheaper S25. The 3900 mAh battery and 25W charging are the clear compromises, and heavy users will need a top-up by evening. Its closest rival in concept was the later iPhone Air, not the regular flagships.

Key specifications

Launch price (India)	Rs 109,999 (base variant)
India launch	May 2025
Segment	Flagship
Display	6.7-inch, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO, 120Hz, 1440 x 3120
Processor	Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
RAM	12 GB
Storage	256 GB / 512 GB
Expandable storage	No
Rear cameras	200 MP main + 12 MP ultrawide
Front camera	12 MP
Battery	3900 mAh
Charging	25W wired, wireless
Software at launch	Android 15, One UI 7
5G	Yes
Water/dust rating	IP68
Headphone jack	No
Weight	163 g
Colours	Titanium Silver, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Icyblue

What we like

Remarkably thin and light
Large sharp QHD+ display
Flagship performance
IP68 despite the slim build

What could be better

No telephoto camera
Small battery for a 6.7-inch phone
Priced above the S25+
Gets warm under sustained load

Who should buy it

Style-conscious buyers who value a light, slim phone over battery life and zoom.

Specifications and price are as at the India launch (May 2025). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

October 4, 2026

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra landed in India in January 2024 at Rs 1,29,999 for 12 GB/256 GB. Unlike the S24 and S24+, every Ultra worldwide used the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, which was a relief for Indian enthusiasts. It also debuted Galaxy AI features such as Circle to Search, Live Translate and Generative Edit.

The frame switched from aluminium to titanium, and the 6.8-inch QHD+ panel is finally flat, which helps S Pen use and reduces accidental touches. Corning's Gorilla Armor glass has an anti-reflective coating that makes the screen noticeably easier to read outdoors. At 232 g it remains a heavy phone, but the squared-off design is more balanced than before.

Samsung replaced the 10x telephoto with a 50 MP 5x lens, betting that sensor cropping would hold up at 10x. Results at 5x are excellent, and 10x stays good in daylight, while the 200 MP main and 12 MP ultrawide carry over. Battery life from the 5000 mAh cell is superb. Against the iPhone 15 Pro Max it offers the pen and more zoom flexibility, but charging is still 45W.

Key specifications

Launch price (India)	Rs 129,999 (base variant)
India launch	January 2024
Segment	Flagship
Display	6.8-inch, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO, 120Hz, 1440 x 3120
Processor	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
RAM	12 GB
Storage	256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Expandable storage	No
Rear cameras	200 MP main + 12 MP ultrawide + 10 MP 3x telephoto + 50 MP 5x telephoto
Front camera	12 MP
Battery	5000 mAh
Charging	45W wired, wireless
Software at launch	Android 14, One UI 6.1
5G	Yes
Water/dust rating	IP68
Headphone jack	No
Weight	232 g
Colours	Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow

What we like

Anti-reflective flat display is superb outdoors
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in every market
Seven years of updates
Versatile four-camera system with built-in S Pen

What could be better

Very expensive
Heavy at 232 g
10x zoom no longer optical
45W charging

Who should buy it

Anyone who wants the most capable Samsung phone with a stylus, strong zoom and long-term support.

Specifications and price are as at the India launch (January 2024). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

October 4, 2026