Messi or Ronaldo? Caviar transformed football's greatest rivalry into a luxurious 24-karat decision.

      Football's greatest debate has now shifted to a new contentious arena: Android versus iPhone. The rivalry intensifies with the introduction of Ronaldo and Messi into the conversation. Caviar, the luxury device manufacturer, has launched its Legends collection, featuring Lionel Messi with a tailored Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, while Cristiano Ronaldo is showcased with the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Both limited-edition designs include handcrafted cloisonné enamel and 24-karat gold plating, starting at $18,382 for Messi’s device and $15,974 for Ronaldo’s iPhone.

      Messi is paired with the foldable device, while Ronaldo opts for the iPhone.

      The Messi edition showcases Samsung’s upcoming foldable in the white and sky-blue hues of Argentina. His portrait dominates the rear panel, bordered by gold-plated accents, the number 10, and Argentine national symbols. Even the accompanying Caviar key features a 24-karat gold plating.

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      The Ronaldo edition highlights Portugal's red and green colors, with his portrait, the number 7, and the national crest set against sharp geometric patterns. Its frame and key design elements are also adorned with 24-karat gold plating. Buyers can select either the iPhone 17 Pro or Pro Max, with storage options ranging from 256GB to 2TB.

      Caviar will only produce 19 units of each design. The company offers options for personalized engravings, modified design details, logos, and custom packaging, and each phone comes with a one-year warranty from Caviar. Shipping is expected to take up to one week.

      Wait… Messi is using an unreleased Samsung device.

      There’s an intriguing detail: Samsung has not yet unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra that forms the basis of Messi’s edition. The next Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for July 22, prompting Caviar to prepare for orders before Samsung officially launches the device.

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      This also renders the Messi model the more expensive choice, with a starting price of $18,382, which is over $2,400 more than Ronaldo’s base iPhone. Purchasing both would total at least $34,356, not counting storage upgrades or personalized modifications.

      Caviar has a history of creating extravagant electronics, such as an $18,200 gold-coated Huawei Mate XT, a $40,000 Vision Pro modification, and an iPhone case featuring a genuine Tyrannosaurus rex tooth fragment.

      Vikhyaat Vivek is a tech journalist and reviewer with seven years of experience focusing on consumer hardware.

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