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Summer’s still here, but things are already heating up as we close out the season and enter a busy fall. That’s because flagship phone season is officially upon us, with several marquee devices tipped to launch soon.Two of the most exciting are arguably the iPhone 18 Pro Max and Google Pixel 11 Pro XL. The latter’s expected to arrive first, with the next Made by Google event slated for August 12. Meanwhile, Apple’s roadmap isn’t as clearly defined. Rumors suggest Apple could break from tradition by staggering the reveals of its iPhone 18 lineup — releasing the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max first during its typical September event, followed by the standard iPhone 18 later on.Below, I’ll break down all the latest details and rumors surrounding the iPhone 18 Pro Max and Pixel 11 Pro XL so you know what both flagships have to offer — and ultimately, which one I'm most excited about.iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Pixel 11 Pro XL: Rumored specs

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iPhone 18 Pro Max (Rumored)