From Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Vivo X Fold 5, several Android flagships now rival the iPhone 17 Pro Max in 2026. These smartphones offer powerful cameras, AI features, foldable innovation and flagship performance, making them some of the strongest premium alternatives for users looking beyond Apple’s top tier smartphone.
Flagships That Give iPhone 17 Pro Max
The premium smartphone segment in 2026 is packed with powerful Android flagships ready to challenge Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max. From advanced camera systems and foldable innovation to AI-driven photography and massive batteries, several devices now deliver equally premium experiences. These seven smartphones stand out as serious flagship competitors capable of rivalling Apple’s top-tier phone this year.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL focuses on intelligent photography backed by clean Android software. It features a 50MP main camera, 48MP periscope zoom and ultrawide lens alongside a sharp 42MP selfie camera. Powered by Tensor G5 and a 6.8 inch LTPO OLED display, it emerges as a flagship rival challenging the iPhone 17 Pro Max in 2026. The phone is priced at Rs 1,24,999.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra delivers a 6.9 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display paired with the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and storage options reaching 1TB. Its 200MP quad camera with 8K recording and built in S Pen experience makes it a premium Android flagship competing strongly against Apple’s latest Pro Max. Available for Rs 1,07,700.
Google Pixel 10 Pro
Google Pixel 10 Pro has a 6.3 inch LTPO OLED panel with 120Hz refresh, Tensor G5 chipset and triple camera system featuring 5x periscope zoom deliver outstanding photography, making it another Android flagship ready to rival the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Priced at Rs 1,09,999.
Oppo Find X9 Pro
Oppo Find X9 Pro boasts a 6.78 inch LTPO AMOLED display powered by the Dimensity 9500 chipset and fast UFS 4.1 storage. Its camera system includes a 200MP periscope lens with Hasselblad tuning, offering advanced photography tools that position it as a serious flagship competitor to Apple’s Pro Max device. The smartphone costs Rs 1,09,999.
Vivo X300 Pro
Vivo X300 Pro brings flagship performance with a 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display and Dimensity 9500 processor. A 200MP periscope telephoto camera paired with Zeiss tuned optics delivers impressive imaging capabilities, making it one of the strongest Android alternatives capable of challenging the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The device is priced at Rs 1,09,999.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is built for photography enthusiasts, featuring a 6.73 inch LTPO AMOLED display and Leica tuned quad camera system led by a powerful 200MP periscope lens. With flagship performance and premium build quality, it stands out as a powerful Android phone competing directly with Apple’s Pro Max flagship. Price starts at Rs 1,09,999.
Vivo X Fold 5
Vivo X Fold 5 boasts a 8.03 inch inner AMOLED display and a smooth outer screen for everyday usage. Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with 16GB RAM, triple 50MP cameras, and a large 6000 mAh battery, it becomes a futuristic flagship option challenging the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The foldable is priced at Rs 1,49,999.
