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Mark Ellis' iPhone check-in brings out the upgrade dilemmas

Four uploads take in the iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12 and OPPO's Find X10 models.

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Mark Ellis Reviews Story of October 10, 2026Trari Newsroom

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iPhone 18 Pro Max 2 weeks later... My Big Decision

Battery and cameras, or a phone that feels lighter in your hand? That trade-off runs through the comments beneath “iPhone 18 Pro Max 2 weeks later... My Big Decision,” Mark Ellis Reviews' most-watched upload of the week, with more than 100,000 views.

Some viewers describe switching from the Air to a Pro model; others say lightness matters more to them than extra camera capabilities. Several are waiting for an iPhone Duo review. It's a conversation that fits Ellis' stated approach: tech judged through everyday use rather than deep specification dives.

His four uploads also include “Apple Watch Series 12 Review: 3 Things Apple Nailed” and “Unboxing the OPPO Find X10 Pro & Pro Max.” The OPPO box opening drew a much smaller audience, while the newest comparison, “iPhone 18 Pro Max vs S26 Ultra: The Debate Is Over,” is currently bringing in the most daily views, followed by the watch review.

The channel added about 1,000 subscribers over the week, though daily viewing is now less than half its usual pace. Nearby gadget channels show a mixed picture: Joe Cirillo's daily views are running above twice their usual level, while TechDweeb's are quieter. For Ellis, the week's most substantial discussion remains the practical one: whether a more capable phone is actually the phone you want to carry.

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What viewers say

The battery and camera make me want to switch to the Pro but every time I hold my phone (which is whenever I use it), Im not sure I can go back to those thick heavy bricks…
@floo4235See it on YouTube
Staying with my 17 Pro Max. In Cosmic Orange. I really like this phone, so I don't expect I'll upgrade for several years. I do like the black, as I've always liked black phones. Looking forward to your Duo review. Be well, Mark!
@billiamnotbobSee it on YouTube
I am so looking forward to your iPhone DUO review!
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4 more comments

Cheers mate! Mine is on the way!! Coming from a 14 Pro Max. Feel like a kid in the Candy store. lol Thanks for the review. Makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. 🍻
@Helmet_TesterSee it on YouTube
Proud owner of the IPhone 18 Pro 512GB, I can’t get enough of it!💗
@TrickNTrickySee it on YouTube
Hey Mark, I love your videos and enjoy watching them. Waiting for your iPhone Duo review when it arrives.
@SirAditTheGreatSee it on YouTube
Do you charge to 100% all the time or how? Thanks for the video!
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