iPhone XS and XS Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus: which is best?

Battle for top spot in the mobile market commences as new iPhones arrive in stores

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Apple is fighting the Samsung Galaxy series for dominance in the mobile market following last week’s launch of the latest generation of iPhones.

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