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Android Flagships Challenge iPhone 16 Pro Max and Galaxy S24 Ultra in India’s Value-Driven Market

Major outlets today ranked top Android alternatives with flagship-level cameras, processors and AI tools across both premium and budget segments

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Overview

  • Major outlets including Times Now Digital and NDTV Profit have published curated rankings of the best Android alternatives to Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra.
  • Flagship models like the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Oppo Find X8 Pro, Vivo X200 Pro and OnePlus 13 feature LTPO OLED screens, top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite or Tensor G4 chipsets, and advanced AI-powered camera arrays.
  • Gaming-focused picks under ₹40,000 emphasize devices such as the Realme GT7 and iQOO Neo 10 that combine high-refresh-rate AMOLED displays with batteries above 6,000 mAh for marathon play.
  • Sub-₹50,000 selections highlight phones like the Samsung Galaxy S24, Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and Oppo Reno 14 Pro offering premium cameras and fast-charging batteries at midrange prices.
  • Aggressive pricing strategies and integrations such as on-device AI photo tools and Hasselblad or Leica camera partnerships are helping Android makers undercut legacy premium brands in India.