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.