Apple iPhone 17 Alternatives
The Apple iPhone 17 is one of our top smartphones picks of 2026 ($735 · 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 10
At $699 the Google Pixel 10 costs $36 less than the Apple iPhone 17 while still scoring 4.6/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iPhone 17.
Google Pixel 10a
At $499 the Google Pixel 10a costs $236 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 $599 the Nothing Phone (3) - 256 GB costs $136 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 $699 the OnePlus 15R costs $36 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 $423.32 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 $236 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 $135.01 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 $15.50 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 $392.49 the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G costs $342.51 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 $589 the Apple iPhone 16 costs $146 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 $356 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 $429 the Nothing Phone (3a) - 256 GB costs $306 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 $309.99 the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G costs $425.01 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 $136 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 $239.49 the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G AI costs $495.51 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 $99.50 the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G AI costs $635.50 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 $188.65 the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G AI costs $546.35 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 $630 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 $127.99 the Motorola Moto G Power 5G costs $607.01 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 $451.23 above the Apple iPhone 17 at $1,186.23 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 $447.71 above the Apple iPhone 17 at $1,182.71 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 $304 above the Apple iPhone 17 at $1,039 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 $214 above the Apple iPhone 17 at $949 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 $362.46 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 $164.99 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.
OnePlus 15
The OnePlus 15 sits $114.99 above the Apple iPhone 17 at $849.99 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 $1,384.99 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 $364 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.
Nothing Phone (3) - 512 GB
The Nothing Phone (3) - 512 GB sits $64 above the Apple iPhone 17 at $799 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
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