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best alternatives to iPhone

Prompt

Last updated 30th October 2025

Domain count
theguardian.com
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yfgaw.com
1
simplymac.com
1
Citations count
25
6
12
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Brands Discovered
17
11
5
10

Original answer

Here are the best alternatives to an iPhone in 2025, grouped by what most people care about (camera, battery, value, compact size, foldables, privacy/minimalism). Short pros/cons and who each is best for are included so you can pick by priority.

Top flagship Androids (closest to an all‑round iPhone replacement)

  • Samsung Galaxy S25 / S25 Plus / S25 Ultra — excellent displays, top performance, long feature set (S‑Pen on Ultra, best battery/screen options), very strong cameras and ecosystem (Samsung services/accessories). Great if you want a polished Android ecosystem with flagship hardware. (theguardian.com)
  • Google Pixel 9 / Pixel 9 Pro — best-in-class computational photography, tightly integrated Android experience and advanced AI features (Gemini/AI tooling), long software support. Ideal if you want the cleanest Android and top photo software. (theguardian.com)
  • OnePlus 13 — flagship performance at a typically lower price than some rivals, strong battery life and fast charging, competitive camera hardware. Good if you want flagship specs/value balance. (yfgaw.com)

Best foldables (if you want bigger screen or a “phone + small tablet”)

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold / Z Flip series — mature foldable ecosystem, big internal displays (Fold) or compact clamshell (Flip), multi‑window productivity. Good for multitaskers and media viewers. (theguardian.com)
  • OnePlus Open 2 — large internal display and high-end specs for foldable fans who want flagship performance in a foldable form. Best for early adopters who prioritize a premium foldable experience. (simplymac.com)

Best value / midrange options

  • Google Pixel 9a — “Pixel” software and camera experience at a much lower price; excellent for budget-conscious buyers who still want strong software and camera features. (simplymac.com)
  • OnePlus 12R / Motorola Edge midrange models — solid hardware and displays for the price, often the best “bang for buck” with respectable cameras and fast charging. Good if you want most flagship features without flagship cost. (59zw.com)

Best for privacy / minimalism / repairability (non‑iPhone use cases)

  • Fairphone (Gen. 6 / Fairphone 6) — modular, repairable phone focused on sustainability and repairability; good if you value ethical sourcing and long lifecycles. (en.Wikipedia.org)
  • Light Phone III (and other “dumb” or minimalist phones) — for people who want to escape the app ecosystem and focus on calls/text/navigation with limited distractions. (en.Wikipedia.org)

How to choose (quick guide)

  • If you prioritize camera and AI/photo features: Pixel 9 / Pixel 9 Pro. (theguardian.com)
  • If you want the most polished hardware, wide accessory ecosystem, and multiple size choices: Samsung Galaxy S25 line (or Galaxy Z Fold/Z Flip for foldables). (theguardian.com)
  • If you want flagship specs for the price: OnePlus 13 or similar “flagship killer.” (yfgaw.com)
  • If you want long software support and security updates: Pixel phones are known for long OS/support windows; Samsung also offers extended update commitments on recent flagships. (theguardian.com)
  • If you want repairability and sustainability: Fairphone. (en.Wikipedia.org)

If you tell me which 2–3 things matter most to you (camera, battery, size, price, privacy, ecosystem/apps, or accessories), I’ll narrow the list to the single best pick and give model-specific buying tips (storage, cases, carrier compatibility and trade‑in ideas).

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Rank
Brand
Topic
LLM
Sentiment
1
🥇

Samsung

97%
100%
95%
95%
Neutral
2
🥈

Google

93%
95%
95%
90%
Neutral
3
🥉

OnePlus

87%
90%
85%
85%
Neutral
4

Motorola

50%
70%
80%
0%
Neutral
5

Android

50%
0%
50%
100%
Neutral
6

Apple

37%
55%
55%
0%
Neutral
7

Xiaomi

27%
0%
0%
80%
Neutral
8

Nothing

25%
0%
75%
0%
Neutral
9

Sailfish

23%
0%
70%
0%
Neutral
10

Fairphone

22%
65%
0%
0%
Neutral
11

De-Googled

22%
0%
65%
0%
Neutral
12

Light Phone

20%
60%
0%
0%
Neutral
13

Linux

20%
0%
60%
0%
Neutral
14

The Guardian

18%
55%
0%
0%
Neutral
15

Wikipedia

17%
50%
0%
0%
Neutral
Domain
Title
LLM
URL
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Openai
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2025's Best iPhone Alternatives on Android
Openai
Fairphone 6
Openai
Light Phone III
Openai
zdnet.com
Gemini
techradar.com
Gemini
cnet.com
Gemini
tomsguide.com
Gemini
youtube.com
Gemini
stuff.tv
Gemini
google.com
Gemini
rokform.com
Gemini
phonearena.com
Gemini
ndtvprofit.com
Gemini
hindustantimes.com
Gemini
pcquest.com
Gemini
accio.com
Perplexity
digitalspy.com
Perplexity
youtube.com
Perplexity
androidpolice.com
Perplexity
sassnet.com
Perplexity
optoutproject.net
Perplexity
macrumors.com
Perplexity
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