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Manufacturer press image: Apple iPhone 18 Pro family, including Pro Max; representative color/configuration.
Apple / Smartphones

iPhone 18 Pro

A20 Pro and a variable-aperture main camera in Apple's 6.3-inch Pro model.

$1,199.00US launch starting price · 256GB · USD
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Manufacturer press image: Samsung Galaxy S26 family; supplied image does not isolate the Ultra model; representative color/configuration.
Samsung / Smartphones

Galaxy S26 Ultra

A 6.9-inch flagship with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and a 200MP main camera.

$1,299.99US launch starting price · 256GB · USD
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Illustrative stock photography: Unsplash. The photograph may show a different model.
Google / Smartphones

Pixel 11 Pro

Google's compact Pro phone combines Tensor G6 with a triple rear camera system.

$1,099.00US launch starting price · 256GB / 12GB RAM · USD
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Illustrative stock photography: Unsplash. The photograph may show a different model.
Dell / Laptops

XPS 14 (2026)

Dell's 14-inch XPS returns with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 and a high-refresh display.

Not listedConfiguration-dependent · consult Dell
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