When Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 series in early September, the company introduced the A18 Pro chip as "the fastest CPU in any smartphone." The A18 chip that powers the non-Pro iPhone 16 models has to be almost as fast.  But I knew going into the Glowtime event that I would not buy an iPhone 16 Pro this year. Instead, I chose the iPhone 16 Plus, with the A18 Pro's chip being the least of my worries. I wanted a larger screen, better battery life, Apple Intelligence, and the Camera Control button.  I took the iPhone 16 performance for granted, trusting the A18 would be a great upgrade from the iPhone 14 Pro's A16 Bionic. It would be an upgrade that I wouldn't notice when it comes to speed. Instead, I counted on it to deliver fast AI and improved energy efficiency.  A few weeks later, I don't have Apple Intelligence because it's not out yet, and Europe will have to wait even longer. However, the iPhone 16 Plus battery is as good as I had hoped.  Also, we finally have a speed test involving the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Galaxy S24 Ultra to determine which phone is the fastest. The results are incredibly predictable for the current state of the mobile industry. Continue reading... The post iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra speed test: Exactly what you expected appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Best Apple Watch deals for October Prime Day 2024 Today’s deals: $76 off Nintendo Switch OLED, $190 memory foam mattress, $90 Chefman Air Fryer+, more Today’s deals: $60 Insignia smart TV, $735 black Apple Watch Ultra 2, $120 Ninja food processor, more Best Dyson vacuum deals of Prime Big Deals Days 2024