Don’t Buy iPhone 17 Pro Max Yet: Check These 7 Android Phones

In the year 2025, the iPhone 17 Pro Max from Apple is the one that grabs all the headlines, meanwhile Android is still providing different and less expensive options for those looking for performance, camera innovations and improvements. The flagship models from Samsung and Google as well as the booming market for phones from Xiaomi, Oppo Oneplus to iQOO and Vivo, Android phones are now either at par or even better than the iPhone in some of the most important features.

In this article, we will introduce seven Android smartphones which have marked their presence this year and are able to compete with the iPhone 17 Pro Max:

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra – Rs 98,800

Samsung's most premium Galaxy S25 Ultra comes with a massive 6.9-inch dynamic AMOLED 2x display along with Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. The storage can be as high as 1TB. Further, the 200MP quad-camera system with 8K recording capability could create and support the individuals' imaginations and bring in even more fun through the S Pen. In addition to that, seven years of software updates will be provided by Samsung which considers the phone to be a reliable alternative to iPhone.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL – Rs 1,24,999

The Pixel 10 Pro XL comes out with a triple-rear camera comprising a 50MP main, 48MP periscope, and the same 48MP ultra-wide lenses. A 42MP front camera and Google’s Tensor G5 processor are the plus points of AI-driven photography and smooth performance. The 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display is the finishing touch to the polished imaging-focused device.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra – Rs 1,09,999

Xiaomi's 15 Ultra boasts a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 1440p resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Its main focus is Leica-tuned quad camera system which comes with a 200MP periscope lens that photography enthusiasts will adore. Along with a 5410 mAh battery and a 4K selfie video, it is proved to be a solid competitor for Apple's flagship.

Oppo Find X9 Pro – Rs 72,999

Oppo Find X9 Pro makes use of a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display, the Dimensity 9500 CPU, and up to 16GB of RAM in its specifications. The triple camera is main with 50MP, zoom with 200MP, and ultra-wide with 50MP and draws on the color science of Hasselblad for balanced imaging, thus profiting greatly from it. To power the phone, a 7,500 mAh battery is included in the phone which is quite powerful and assures the user long battery life.

Vivo X300 Pro – Rs 1,09,999

A 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED 120Hz panel driven by the Dimensity 9500 processor is what Vivo's X300 Pro boasts. For its camera, there is a main 50MP sensor, 200MP telephoto, and 50MP wide angle lens along with Zess tuning. 8K capture and a 6510 mAh battery make it perfect for the photoshoot-oriented and Apple-alternative users needing a durable device.

OnePlus 15 – Rs 72,999

The OnePlus 15 is all about fast performance and nice pictures. The phone has a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, a triple 50MP camera system, and an LTPO AMOLED display of 6.78 inches. Its software stability and trusted speed make it a wise choice for Android fans.

iQOO 15 – Rs 72,999

The iQOO 15 has 6.85 inches LTPO AMOLED which can refresh at 144Hz and also has 6,000 nits peak brightness so it can be the device of choice for people whose main concern is graphic performance. Running on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, it has a triple 50MP camera system that supports 8K video and a big 7,000 mAh battery, thus it is one of the strongest competitors when it comes to performance pushing over the top.