17 Best iPhone Alternatives in 2023
Today, many are considering Android smartphones as a possible replacement for the iPhone. And the point is not even that Apple does not officially work in Russia, which means that legal updates and programs are not available to us, applications of Russian banks do not work, and so on. The main thing is that Android smartphones have come a long way in competition with the iPhone , and many models are already superior to Apple devices in characteristics that are important for everyday use.
For example, the batteries of many Android smartphones have a capacity of 3,700-5,000 mAh or even more, which provides battery life for one and a half to two days. And many models have a fast charging function – the phone can be charged from 0 to 100% in 15-20 minutes. This is an important advantage, because even the best smartphone is useless if it is dead.
Android phone screens impress with their brightness, clarity, color accuracy, customizable palettes, and touch responsiveness. According to many users, the latest Android smartphone displays are noticeably superior to iPhone screens.
Camera systems and software for taking and processing photos and videos have reached a simply fantastic level on the Android platform. Even middle-class phones have both main and front high-resolution cameras, a lens for macro photography, and often periscope and telephoto lenses, depth sensors, optical stabilization and other technical solutions that expand shooting capabilities. It is on Android that a huge number of applications for photo and video processing have been developed, successfully used and constantly updated, allowing you to create real miracles on an ordinary, even not a top-end phone.
Even a budget smartphone with the right characteristics can successfully replace the iPhone.
Xiaomi 12T Pro
A budget flagship smartphone with a huge 200 MP main camera, additional sensors and a software package with artificial intelligence for the highest quality shooting and processing of photos and videos.
The large (6.67) screen can display up to 68 billion shades of colors, which makes the image absolutely realistic. The brightness can be manually adjusted by the user (up to 500 nits) to suit your taste or set automatically, and then it reaches 900 nits. But the eyes do not get tired even after several hours of using the screen – a special SGS Low Visual Fatigue certificate confirms the safety and ease of use of the smartphone. For example, there is a separate reading mode for reading from the screen, which reduces the emission of blue shades.
In addition to the main camera, which shoots at a resolution of 200 MP with optical phase detection autofocus stabilization, this smartphone has an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle sensor that provides fairly good detail without blurring at the edges. But the 2 MP macro lens, according to user reviews, is generally useless due to the lack of optical zoom. Selfies are taken in high quality and video calls are taken by the front camera with a resolution of 20 MP.
It is important to know that the most common cable, USB Power Delivery, is not suitable for this phone. Xiaomi uses HyperCharge technology instead of the standard one. Therefore, for fast charging you need a special cable with additional connectors. It is included in the kit along with a high-performance adapter (12 W), but it is not recommended to lose it – you will not be able to recharge this device with regular charging. According to customer reviews, this model lacks slots for additional memory cards and a 3.5 mm jack for headphones or a headset.
Main characteristics
| Screen | 6.67” AMOLED, resolution 2712×1220 pixels, frequency 120 Hz |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm), 8 cores |
| Memory | RAM 8 GB, internal 256 GB |
| Cameras | Main 200 MP + 8 MP ultra-wide angle (120˚), 2 MP macro, front 20 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, fast charging 120 W |
| Materials | Gorilla Glass 5 front, glass back, plastic side frames |
OnePlus Ace Pro
An inexpensive premium smartphone with a large (6.7) OLED screen displaying up to a billion color shades. A distinctive feature of this model is its speed and high performance in multitasking mode. Thanks to the powerful Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor, even heavy applications such as 3D games, graphics editors or video editing programs run quickly on the phone. At the same time, the device is capable of supporting up to 58 frequently used applications in the background and launching them quickly when necessary.
To ensure such loads, highly efficient cooling and power systems for the smartphone are provided – a 4800 mAh battery with support for high-speed charging 160 W. Ultra-fast charging – from 1 to 100% in just 19 minutes will certainly come in handy for many. At the same time, increasing the charging speed does not lead to rapid wear of the battery. According to the manufacturer, the battery of this model will last a long time: even after four years of use, the battery will retain at least 80% of its power.
The OnePlus Ace Pro quad camera allows you to take photos and videos in excellent quality. The main camera on this device is a 50 MP Sony IMX766 with optical stabilization. Additionally, there is an 8 MP wide-angle camera and a macro sensor.
The high-resolution front camera (16 MP) can be used for selfies and video calls. But you should be aware that, according to user reviews, colors do not always look natural and require additional adjustments and processing, and focusing may not work correctly, especially when using a wide-angle lens.
Main characteristics
| Screen | 6.7″ OLED, resolution 2412×1080 pixels, frequency 120 Hz |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm), 8 cores |
| Memory | RAM 12 GB, internal 256 GB |
| Cameras | Main 50 MP + 8 MP ultra-wide angle (120˚), 2 MP macro, front 16 MP |
| Battery | 4800 mAh, fast charging 160 W |
| Materials | Glass and plastic |
ASUS ROG Phone 6
A gaming smartphone based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 mobile platform with a gaming display with a refresh rate of 165 Hz, a special highly efficient GameCool 6 cooling system and a high-capacity battery (6000 mAh) for long battery life under high loads on the device.
The large 6.78” Samsung AMOLED display installed in this smartphone is perfect for mobile games and high-definition HDR videos. For a quick response to game events, the touch interface of this model has increased responsiveness (720 Hz). But you should know that the screen of this model has an aspect ratio of 20.4:9, so visually the display is noticeably elongated vertically. The Armory Crate configuration application optimizes the smartphone for efficient operation under heavy loads and multitasking.
Thanks to the special GameCool 6 cooling system, you don’t have to worry about the device heating up. A special feature of this model is that the kit includes an additional external cooling cooler, AeroActive Cooler 6. It is put on the device and connected via the side USB-C connector. Even during long intensive work, the device is in optimal temperature conditions.
The built-in GameFX audio system (two front-facing stereo speakers) is good for more than just gaming. This smartphone can also be used as a portable speaker – the volume and sound quality are quite enough for this.
A useful bonus to the very large capacity battery (6000 mAh) is the 65-watt HyperCharge USB Power Delivery adapter that comes with the device. With its help, you can charge the device from 0 to 100% in just 42 minutes. Direct power supply from the mains is also provided, which extends the battery life. But wireless charging, according to buyers, is not enough for this model.
The quality and capabilities of photo and video shooting are not in the first place in this model. A 50 MP sensor is enough to take fairly high-quality photos for social networks, but in dynamic mode the shooting quality decreases. This model does not have a depth sensor, so the quality of portrait photography is difficult to predict. The night shooting mode, according to customer reviews, is quite satisfactory, but the macro mode is disappointing.
Main characteristics
| Screen | 6.78” AMOLED, resolution 2448×1080 pixels, frequency 165 Hz, HDR10+ |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm), 8 cores |
| Memory | RAM 12 GB, internal 256 GB |
| Cameras | Main 50 MP + 13 MP ultra-wide-angle (125˚), 5 MP macro. Front 12 MP |
| Battery | 6000 mAh, 65W cable charging, 10W reverse cable charging |
| Materials | Gorilla Glass Victus on the front, Gorilla Glass 3 on the back, aluminum side frames |
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The best models of Android smartphones successfully compete with the latest iPhone and surpass it in some respects.
Google Pixel 7 Pro
A massive (like the iPhone 14 Pro Max) premium smartphone for lovers of mobile photography and videography. Large (6.7″), bright, detailed and responsive to touch, the LTPO AMOLED screen has a very high resolution of 3120×1440 pixels with an adaptive refresh rate of 120 Hz. Such an impressive display makes this device stand out among its peers.
But the main feature of this smartphone is its photography system, which is superior to the new iPhone 14 in many situations . Photos taken with the Google Pixel 7 Pro have natural colors, great detail, and huge dynamic range, but none of the over-sharpness that iPhone photos can have. A set of cameras is used for shooting: a main 50 MP with optical stabilization, an ultra-wide-angle 12 MP with a viewing angle of 126˚ and a 48 MP telephoto lens for shooting distant objects with a fivefold zoom without loss of quality.
It is interesting how the smartphone uses these cameras with the help of artificial intelligence. For example, two cameras can be used simultaneously to shoot, and then both frames are combined into one image to obtain the best quality.
The front camera for selfies and video calls also does an excellent job. 10.8 MP, a wide viewing angle of 92.8º and intelligent photo and video processing are enough for the highest quality work. Proprietary Night Sight and Astrophotography modes for shooting in the dark, as well as the popular Magic Eraser function, which allows you to erase people or objects from photos, are also present in the Google Pixel 7 Pro.
This model also eliminates the lag behind the iPhone in video shooting: it adds a Cinematic Blur mode, which is a copy of Apple’s Cinematic Mode. During such video shooting, the background is automatically blurred, and the focus can switch between any objects.
Other smart technologies implemented in the Google Pixel 7 Pro are also interesting. For example, the Live Transcribe function translates the interlocutor’s speech into text directly during a conversation. The standard Voice Recorder program immediately creates a transcript of the recorded text and saves it in a separate file. The accuracy of speech recognition here is no worse than in iOS.
To ensure the operation of such an energy-consuming device, a 5,000 mAh battery is used. Its charge lasts for one and a half to two days of full use of the smartphone, which is very good for a device with such rich functionality. But the charger of this model has much lower performance (only 23 W) than that of most analogues. In half an hour, the smartphone can be charged by 50%, and a full charge will take almost two hours.
Main characteristics
| Screen | 6.7” LTPO AMOLED, resolution 3120×1440 pixels, frequency 120 Hz |
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm), 8 cores |
| Memory | RAM 12 GB, internal 128 GB |
| Cameras | Main 50 MP + 48 MP telephoto lens, 12 MP ultra-wide angle 126˚. Front 10.8 MP ultra-wide angle |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh, 23W fast charging, 23W wireless charging, reverse wireless charging |
| Materials | Gorilla Glass Victus front and back, aluminum side frames |
HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro
An excellent choice for those who use a smartphone a lot. This model has an impressive huge screen (6.74 inches) with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Individually calibrated colors (up to 1 billion shades) and 1440 Hz PWM dimming protect against flicker and reduce eye strain and fatigue when using a smartphone. A long time of use, even in intensive multitasking mode, is ensured by a high-capacity 4700 mAh battery.
The set of cameras in this smartphone is interesting. The main camera shoots with a resolution of 50 MP, and there is an additional 13 MP ultra-wide-angle camera with a viewing angle of 120˚. And what is rare among even flagship smartphones, the HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro has a powerful 64 MP telephoto lens, and even with 3.5x optical zoom. On the front panel there is a 13 MP front camera, also known as a depth sensor.
This set of cameras allows you to take photos with excellent detail, focusing and color reproduction. But the device can also shoot high-quality video – 4K/60 fps on all cameras, including the front one. The main sensor and telephoto lens have optical stabilization, which ensures the quality of dynamic shooting and video communication.
The metal case and special impact-resistant Kunlun glass reliably protect the device from mechanical damage. The impractical design, which has already become traditional for HUAWEI, with a curved screen and streamlined edges of the body on all sides, causes complaints from users – the phone can easily slip out of their hands.
Main characteristics
| Screen | 6.74″ OLED, resolution 2616×1212 pixels, frequency 120 Hz |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm), 8 cores |
| Memory | RAM 8 GB, internal 256 GB |
| Cameras | Main 50 MP + 64 MP periscope telephoto lens + 13 MP ultra-wide angle (120˚). Front 13 MP ultra-wide angle |
| Battery | 4700 mAh, 66W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, 5W reverse wireless charging |
| Materials | Huawei Kunlun Glass on the front, glass or artificial leather on the back, aluminum side frames |
HONOR Magic 4 Pro
The flagship model with a huge 6.81-inch top-end LTPO OLED display with a resolution of 2848×1312 pixels (QHD+), a refresh rate of 120 Hz and support for video playback in maximum quality HDR10+. Using PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) technology, screen flicker is reduced. This significantly reduces eye fatigue when using the phone for a long time, for example, when watching movies, playing games or reading from the screen.
High quality photographs and video recordings are ensured by the main Sony IMX766 camera installed in this model with a resolution of 50 MP. But you should know that the HONOR Magic 4 Pro does not have this level of optical stabilization, which is usual for smartphones. To improve photo and video shooting in this device, a depth sensor with laser autofocus capability in low light and two sensors are responsible: eliminating flicker when shooting video and improving white balance, a separate color spectrum sensor.
On the back side there is also a periscope camera with excellent characteristics: 3.5x optical zoom, 64 MP resolution and stabilization. The third lens is an ultra-wide-angle (viewing angle 122˚) with a resolution of 50 MP.
A useful feature of HONOR Magic4 Pro is that the front camera can shoot 4K video. This allows you to take video selfies in high quality, including during video calls.
The battery capacity of 4600 mAh, according to customer reviews, is not enough for a device with a very energy-intensive Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. But this drawback is somewhat compensated by the presence of a powerful 100 W charger in the kit. It is useful that the device supports not only high-speed wired charging from 0 to 100% in half an hour, but also wireless charging, which is also very fast – in 40 minutes.
Main characteristics
| Screen | 6.81” LTPO OLED, resolution 2848×1312 pixels, frequency 120 Hz |
| Processor | SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm), 8 cores |
| Memory | RAM 8 GB, internal 256 GB |
| Cameras | Main 50 MP + 50 MP ultra-wide-angle (122˚), 64 MP periscope telephoto lens. Front 12 MP ultra-wide angle (100˚) |
| Battery | 4600 mAh, 100W fast charging, 100W fast wireless charging, 5W reverse wireless charging |
| Materials | Plastic |
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
The world’s first folding smartphone with water protection – this device can remain at a depth of 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes without damage. But there is no protection against dust, so the ingress of sand and dirt particles can damage the hinge or screen.
Particular attention is paid to protecting the device from mechanical damage and wear resistance of the housing and moving parts. The phone is housed in a shock-resistant case with innovative Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ glass on a large screen (6.7 inches) in the most durable Armor Aluminum frame, protecting a hinge designed to withstand more than 200,000 folds.
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Many dedicated Android smartphones outperform the iPhone 13 in terms of functionality.
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
A gaming smartphone with a huge display (6.8 inches) on a powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset with enhanced cooling and special controls for gamers. This is necessary for the gaming phone and expands its capabilities, but it should be remembered that these design elements – the cooling system grilles and game buttons – do not protect the device from water.
This device is not suitable for everyday use as a phone – it is too large (166.3 x 77.1 x 10 mm) and very heavy (235 g), but lovers of mobile games will appreciate the power, speed and special gaming capabilities of the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro.
Equipped with a smartphone and camera system. But since the main focus of this model is on gaming, the camera capabilities are below average. The 64 MP main camera corresponds to the budget segment as an 8 MP wide-angle one, and the macro lens has not optical, but digital zoom, that is, it simply zooms in and crops the image.
The screen of this model is also made specifically for games: it supports HDR10 and HLG, and the polling rate of the touch layer reaches 720 Hz for several fingers, as is necessary for gamers. But according to user reviews, the bezels on the bottom and top are too thin for a gaming model: there isn’t enough room to accommodate thumbs or triggers, and this often leads to accidental clicks while gaming. The battery capacity is quite large – 5000 mAh, but the gaming smartphone consumes a lot of energy, so the included 65 W fast charging will come in handy.
Main characteristics
| Screen | 6.8″ AMOLED, resolution 2400×1080 pixels, frequency 120 Hz |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm), 8 cores |
| Memory | RAM 18 GB, internal 512 GB |
| Cameras | Main 64 MP + 8 MP ultra-wide-angle (120˚), 2 MP macro. Front 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, fast charging 65 W |
| Materials | Gorilla Glass 5 front, glass back, aluminum side frames |
Black Shark 5 Pro
A top-end gaming smartphone with powerful hardware (Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor), an enhanced cooling system with a double vapor chamber, designed for intensive use. The data processing speed in this device is increased using DN Cache technology, which divides the storage into two parts for system speed: standard UFS 3.1 and a faster NVMe SSD. For a gaming phone with a powerful component base, high operating speed is very important.
The large (6.67 inches) and unusually elongated (20:9 aspect ratio) AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels is suitable for both gaming and watching high-quality video content. An additional advantage of this display is the refresh rate of 144 Hz – significantly higher than most similar smartphones. For gamers who spend a lot of time staring at the screen, this is very important as it reduces eye fatigue.
The camera system of this gaming phone is expectedly average, but the 13 MP front camera stands out – it allows you to take selfies and make video calls in high quality. Game and music lovers will appreciate the audio system of the Black Shark 5 Pro. A stereo pair of two speakers on the bottom and top sides of the smartphone (when playing games, the device is usually placed horizontally) provides loud, high-quality and surround sound with the effect of immersion in a game or video. I would like to get this kind of sound in headphones, but this model does not have a jack for wired headphones or a headset.
Main characteristics
| Screen | 6.67” OLED, resolution 2400×1080 pixels, frequency 144 Hz, HDR10+ |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm), 8 cores |
| Memory | RAM 8 GB, internal 128 GB |
| Cameras | Main 108 MP + 13 MP ultra-wide-angle (120˚), 5 MP telemacro lens. Front 16 MP |
| Battery | 4650 mAh, fast charging 120 W |
| Materials | Glass front and back, aluminum side frames |
Nothing Phone
A glass smartphone with aluminum side frames and a spectacular backlit translucent cover. Running fast on Android 12 with the proprietary Nothing interface, the device is equipped with an OLED display – not very large (6.55 inches), but top-level in terms of characteristics. The 10-bit color depth provides 1 billion shades, the refresh rate is 120 Hz, and the sensor layer polling reaches 240 Hz. The screen resolution is 2400×1080 pixels, and there is support for HDR10+ technology for playing video in the highest possible quality.
Unlike many analogues, this device has only two main cameras, but both have excellent characteristics. Located on the rear panel, the wide and ultra-wide-angle cameras shoot at 50 MP each, which gives you more options and ensures high-quality photos and videos. Considering the high power consumption of the 8 Gen 1 processor, the battery life of the smartphone is average: 11 hours of web surfing and 13.5 hours of video viewing.
Main characteristics
| Screen | 6.55″ OLED, resolution 2400×1080 pixels, frequency 120 Hz, HDR10+ |
| Processor | Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm), 8 cores |
| Memory | RAM 8 GB, internal 256 GB |
| Cameras | Main 50 MP + 50 MP ultra-wide-angle (114˚). Front 16 MP |
| Battery | 4500 mAh, 33W charging, 15W wireless charging, 5W reverse wireless charging |
| Materials | Gorilla Glass 5 front and back, aluminum side frames |
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An alternative to the iPhone can be both new and time-tested inexpensive Android models.
Xiaomi Redmi 10
A budget smartphone with energy-saving AdaptiveSync technology (usually only available in flagship-class phones) and stereo sound from dual speakers. The device runs on a powerful eight-core MediaTek Helio G88 processor. Supports a full-fledged phone payment module (NFC) and a system for optimizing the quality of photo and video shooting based on artificial intelligence.
The sensor system corresponds to the lower price segment: the main camera Samsung ISOCELL JN1 with a resolution of 50 MP and two additional ones: an ultra-wide-angle 8 MP and a macro lens 2 MP. The front camera has a good resolution of 8 MP for a budget model. In practice, this allows you to take photos for social networks, videos in FullHD and provides high-quality images during video calls.
TECNO Camon 19 Neo
The device is from the flagship TECNO line. It features a huge screen (6.8 inches) with a frequency of 120 Hz and a resolution of 2460×1080, powerful hardware (MediaTek Helio G96 processor) and a 5000 mAh battery. The screen of this smartphone is an IPS LCD display with a pixel density of 395 ppi. This is an excellent indicator, but the maximum brightness is limited to only 480 nits, which is significantly lower than that of analogues.
Automatic mode, as well as color profile settings, is not provided. There is no HDR support, but it is replaced by Widevine L1 technology, which allows you to watch streaming video content in the highest quality.
Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro 5G
A smartphone that is free of many additional functions. The manufacturer abandoned the macro camera and depth sensor, which are of little use in everyday use, leaving only the main camera with a good resolution of 50 MP and an 8 MP wide-angle lens. According to customer reviews, this is quite enough for high-quality photo and video shooting.
The 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels (399 ppi) is also optimized to meet minimal but sufficient requirements for picture quality.
The device runs on Dimensity 810 processor from MediaTek. This budget chipset is quite enough for the smooth operation of the smartphone under full load and multitasking mode.
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Even inexpensive models of modern Android smartphones can easily replace the iPhone of yesteryear.
realme GT Master Edition
A budget smartphone with one of the best screens in this price segment, a 6.43-inch Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels, but without stereo sound and a slot for microSD. The device is equipped with three cameras on the back cover: a 64 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2 MP macro lens. Please note that the front camera has a resolution of 32 MP – this allows you to take high-quality photo and video selfies thanks to additional stabilization.
Photos taken with the cameras of this smartphone are distinguished by high color saturation and sharp image contrast. It’s impressive and great for social media, but those who like natural color reproduction and normal contrasts won’t really like this model.
To record high-quality video (4K/30 fps from the main lens and 1080p/30 fps from the ultra-wide-angle lens), this model uses forced electronic stabilization for both the front and rear cameras. The device runs on the Snapdragon 778G processor – a mid-range budget chipset. According to customer reviews, the performance of this hardware is quite enough for everyday tasks and even for working with graphics and playing games on this smartphone.
The relatively small capacity battery (4300 mAh) provides 14 hours of full Internet use and 20 hours of video viewing on a single charge thanks to the use of a medium-power processor. The kit comes with a 65W charger that restores 100% energy in 30 minutes. This is an excellent indicator for the price segment of the device.
Main characteristics
| Screen | 6.43” Super AMOLED, resolution 2400×1080 pixels, frequency 120 Hz |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6-nm), 8 cores |
| Memory | RAM 8 GB, internal 256 GB |
| Cameras | Main 64 MP + 8 MP ultra-wide-angle (119˚), 2 MP macro. Front 32 MP |
| Battery | 4300 mAh, fast charging 65 W |
| Materials | Glass, plastic / eco-leather (depending on version) |
ZTE Axon 30
A smartphone that can be called a “camera phone.” Its main feature is a powerful complex of four cameras (each with its own sensor) with a total capacity of 200 megapixels. To power high-performance cameras, the device is equipped with a Snapdragon 888 processor, and the memory capacity can reach up to 1 TB (in 16 GB / 1 TB configuration), which is enough to store a huge number of photos and videos of the highest quality. But you should know that this device requires especially careful handling – it does not provide protection from water and dust.
The buyer will be pleased with the expanded basic equipment. The smartphone comes with a transparent plastic case, a USB-C cable for connecting to a laptop, a USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter for audio, and even headphones. And most importantly, the device is immediately equipped with a compact high-speed charger – a 65 W USB Power Delivery 3.0 adapter with PPS support. Fully charging the smartphone takes only 45 minutes, in half an hour the energy reaches 75%. These are excellent indicators, but only when connected via a cable; there is no wireless charging function in this model.
Main characteristics
| Screen | 6.67” inches AMOLED, resolution 2400×1080 pixels, frequency 120 Hz |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm), 8 cores |
| Memory | RAM 8 GB, internal 128 GB |
| Cameras | Main 64 MP + 64 MP + 64 MP ultra-wide-angle + 8 MP telephoto. Front 16 MP |
| Battery | 4600 mAh, fast charging 65 W |
| Materials | Gorilla Glass front and back |
POCO X4 Pro 5G
An inexpensive smartphone, similar in technical characteristics and design to flagship models. The case with aluminum side panels is made not of fashionable materials – glass or metal, but of impact-resistant plastic. This makes the smartphone cheaper both in price and in appearance, but makes the device lightweight – it weighs only 205 g. Thanks to the familiar classic design and ergonomic shape of the case, the device is quite large in size and is easy to use.
The main advantage of this model is its excellent bright display that supports the DCI-P3 color space. This is a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels, a refresh rate of 120 Hz, which provides excellent image quality, and a 360 Hz touch layer polling rate makes the smartphone screen responsive to finger touch control. This screen is ideal for gaming and watching videos.
Even in mode with a 120 Hz refresh rate, one charge of a 5000 mAh battery is enough for one and a half to two jobs. And thanks to Xiaomi’s ultra-fast 67 W turbo charging, the smartphone can be charged 60% in 15 minutes, and fully in 40 minutes. And the best part is that this charger is included with the phone.
The feature that sets this model apart from its analogues is the main camera with a resolution of 108 MP. It allows you to take impressive photos with high detail, error-free autofocus and accurate natural color reproduction. But you need to know that the main sensor only works well in good lighting. As the light weakens, the shooting quality drops noticeably.
Main characteristics
| Screen | 6.67” AMOLED, resolution 2400×1080 pixels, frequency 120 Hz |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm), 8 cores |
| Memory | RAM 8 GB, internal 256 GB |
| Cameras | Main 108 MP + 8 MP ultra-wide-angle (118˚), 2 MP macro lens. Front 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, fast charging 67 W |
| Materials | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, plastic body, aluminum side frames |
How to choose an iPhone alternative
When choosing an Android smartphone as an alternative to the iPhone, you need to pay attention to the following characteristics and features of using the phones.
Purpose of the smartphone
Most manufacturers focus on a specific smartphone function in each specific model. For example, the strength of one model will be an advanced camera system and programs for processing photos and videos, another will have a screen convenient for watching videos or reading for a long time, the third will have a built-in control system for mobile games, and so on.
It is important to decide which smartphone functions are most important to you, and a suitable model will definitely be found.
Ease of use
High display frequency (120 Hz), flicker-reducing systems and brightness settings help reduce eye strain when watching videos or reading from the screen for long periods of time. The size and shape of the phone are also important – they determine how comfortable it will be to hold it in your hand and press the display.
Autonomy and charging
Pay attention to the battery capacity and how the smartphone consumes charge. A good battery capacity is now considered to be 5000 mAh, but some models may have a smaller capacity and use energy more economically. It is important that the phone can be charged quickly. A high-speed charging adapter will be useful for this, and it is better if it is included with the smartphone.
Expert Review of iPhone Alternatives
Ilya Karpuk , developer of applications for iOS and Android, director of the Printeria service center, shares his personal opinion about alternatives to the iPhone :
“The age-old debate: which is better – iOS or Android? I work a lot with different gadgets and have already formed my subjective opinion: Android devices for the same money will always be more powerful, have new features and a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Android supporters firmly believe that they are free to change everything about their operating system, and to a large extent this is true.”
Popular questions and answers
Ilya Karpuk , developer of applications for iOS and Android, director of the Printeria service center, answers popular questions from readers about alternatives to the iPhone .
How can you save money when choosing an iPhone alternative?
Is it possible to install iOS on a phone other than Apple?
Which OS is more reliable: iOS or Android?
Android is available to a wide range of developers and manufacturers; different distributions can be installed on phones, tablets, radios, watches, some calculators, etc. This situation creates an aura of instability, since not all manufacturers have the ability to test well and optimize their Android build to perfection.
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