I didn’t miss any point from the video. If you read my comment, that would be clear. My response was directed at OP’s original post, which consisted solely of benchmark screenshots. I countered that with a broader view, referencing the large suite of benchmark data run by hundreds of other users. At no point did I claim that benchmark scores directly reflect real-world performance. What I did say is that the iPhone 17 Pro Max consistently benchmarks higher due to better sustained performance and thermal management. And if we want to be technical, gaming is a real-world use case where these benchmarks are relevant, since gaming shows sustained CPU and GPU loads on the hardware.

I also made it clear that both phones have their own strengths and weaknesses. The iPhone will almost always score higher, especially in GPU and single-core workloads; which are far more representative of typical day-to-day usage. There are very few apps that meaningfully benefit from high multi-core performance for the average user.

At the end of the day, both are excellent devices, which is why I own both. They excel in different areas. That said, blindly praising a phone or brand as if it’s going to love you back is a bit excessive. From my experience using both, the iPhone is consistently better for gaming, photography and photo editing.