Apple iPhone 17 Alternatives
The Apple iPhone 17 is one of our top smartphones picks of 2026 ($849.99 · 4.6/5), but it is not the right buy for everyone. Below are the closest comparables in the same category, ranked by how strong a case they make against the Apple iPhone 17 for typical buyers.
Google Pixel 10a
At $424 the Google Pixel 10a costs $425.99 less than the Apple iPhone 17 while still scoring 4.5/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPhone 17.
Nothing Phone (3) - 256 GB
At $699 the Nothing Phone (3) - 256 GB costs $150.99 less than the Apple iPhone 17 while still scoring 4.5/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPhone 17.
Nothing Phone (3) - 512 GB
At $799 the Nothing Phone (3) - 512 GB costs $50.99 less than the Apple iPhone 17 while still scoring 4.5/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPhone 17.
OnePlus 15R
At $769 the OnePlus 15R costs $80.99 less than the Apple iPhone 17 while still scoring 4.5/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPhone 17.
Google Pixel 8 Pro
At $311.68 the Google Pixel 8 Pro costs $538.31 less than the Apple iPhone 17 while still scoring 4.5/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPhone 17.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro - 128 GB
At $499 the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro - 128 GB costs $350.99 less than the Apple iPhone 17 while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPhone 17.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro - 256 GB
At $599.99 the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro - 256 GB costs $250 less than the Apple iPhone 17 while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPhone 17.
Xiaomi 15 5G AI
At $719.50 the Xiaomi 15 5G AI costs $130.49 less than the Apple iPhone 17 while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPhone 17.
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
At $384.29 the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G costs $465.70 less than the Apple iPhone 17 while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPhone 17.
Apple iPhone 16
At $565 the Apple iPhone 16 costs $284.99 less than the Apple iPhone 17 while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPhone 17.
Nothing Phone (3a) - 128 GB
At $379 the Nothing Phone (3a) - 128 GB costs $470.99 less than the Apple iPhone 17 while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPhone 17.
Nothing Phone (3a) - 256 GB
At $419 the Nothing Phone (3a) - 256 GB costs $430.99 less than the Apple iPhone 17 while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPhone 17.
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
At $310.99 the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G costs $539 less than the Apple iPhone 17 while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPhone 17.
Google Pixel 9a
At $599 the Google Pixel 9a costs $250.99 less than the Apple iPhone 17 while still scoring 4.2/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPhone 17.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G AI
At $254.99 the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G AI costs $595 less than the Apple iPhone 17 while still scoring 4.2/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPhone 17.
Samsung Galaxy A07 4G AI
At $124.70 the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G AI costs $725.29 less than the Apple iPhone 17 while still scoring 4.1/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPhone 17.
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G AI
At $179.50 the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G AI costs $670.49 less than the Apple iPhone 17 while still scoring 4.1/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPhone 17.
Xiaomi Redmi A5
At $105 the Xiaomi Redmi A5 costs $744.99 less than the Apple iPhone 17 while still scoring 4.0/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPhone 17.
Motorola Moto G Power 5G
At $199.99 the Motorola Moto G Power 5G costs $650 less than the Apple iPhone 17 while still scoring 3.8/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPhone 17.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max sits $338.96 above the Apple iPhone 17 at $1,188.95 and earns a 4.8/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra sits $309 above the Apple iPhone 17 at $1,158.99 and earns a 4.8/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro sits $199.01 above the Apple iPhone 17 at $1,049 and earns a 4.7/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL - 256 GB
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL - 256 GB sits $325.01 above the Apple iPhone 17 at $1,175 and earns a 4.7/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL - 512 GB
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL - 512 GB sits $247.47 above the Apple iPhone 17 at $1,097.46 and earns a 4.7/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
OnePlus 13
The OnePlus 13 sits $50 above the Apple iPhone 17 at $899.99 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Google Pixel 10
The Google Pixel 10 sits $49.01 above the Apple iPhone 17 at $899 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
OnePlus 15
The OnePlus 15 sits $149.01 above the Apple iPhone 17 at $999 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 sits $1,270.00 above the Apple iPhone 17 at $2,119.99 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Google Pixel 9 Pro
The Google Pixel 9 Pro sits $249.01 above the Apple iPhone 17 at $1,099 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
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