Sick of iPhones? We’ve got 5 great Android alternatives

From the mighty Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to affordable Androids

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Apple’s reputation for making devices that ‘just work’ means it can be hard to deny the quality, consistency, and dominance of iPhones; heck, I use theiPhone 15 Pro Maxmyself. However, not everyone gets on withiOSor can stomach the relatively high prices Apple asks for its phones.

Equally, iPhones can be seen as a step behind Android in terms of hardware, as theiPhone 15andiPhone 15 Plusstill have a sluggish-for-2024 60Hz display, and even the Pro iPhones have yet to flirt with a rear camera combo that breaks from the main, ultra-wide and telephoto mix.

So, you may be reading this as an iPhone user who’s had enough of Apple’s phones and fancies a change, or as an Android user who wants a snapshot of the phones to upgrade to. With that in mind, check out the video below.

For a deep dive into the topic, check out our list of thebest iPhone alternatives, and read ourbest phonesguide to help you decide what phone may be best for you overall.

My personal recommendation is theSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultraif you’re after a big phone that does everything but fold; for that, you’ll want theSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. Or the rather neat and smartGoogle Pixel 8, which offers solid hardware with a load of AI, great cameras, and a very slick take on Android.

Equally, if you’ve yet to be convinced to switch from an iPhone, yet need an upgrade, please take a look at my take onwhy you shouldn’t buy an iPhone right now. Spoilers: it’s because we’re very likely some six weeks away from theiPhone 16family launching, which could bring in some solid upgrades anda price cut for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 14.

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Roland Moore-Colyer is Managing Editor at TechRadar with a focus on phones and tablets, but a general interest in all things tech, especially those with a good story behind them. He can also be found writing about games, computers, and cars when the occasion arrives, and supports with the day-to-day running of TechRadar. When not at his desk Roland can be found wandering around London, often with a look of curiosity on his face and a nose for food markets.

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