Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max is a powerhouse, but in 2025, several Android flagships match and in some cases, outperform, it in camera quality, processing power, battery life, and display performance.
Here are five Android phones giving Apple a run for its money:
1. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Camera: 200MP sensor with 10x optical zoom, better long-range shots than iPhone’s 5x zoom.
- Performance: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, up to 12GB RAM.
- Battery: 5,000mAh, 45W charging.
- Display: 6.8-inch QHD+ AMOLED, 2,600 nits peak brightness.
2. Google Pixel 9 Pro (XL)
- Camera: Computational photography for natural tones and low-light detail.
- Performance: Tensor G3, 12GB RAM.
- Battery: Up to 5,060mAh (XL), efficiency on par with iPhone.
- Display: 6.8-inch OLED, 120Hz, 2,000 nits.
3. OnePlus 12 Pro
- Camera: 50MP Hasselblad-tuned lens with vibrant, natural colors.
- Performance: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, up to 16GB RAM.
- Battery: 5,400mAh, 100W fast charging.
- Display: 6.82-inch QHD+ OLED, HDR10+.
4. Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Camera: 1-inch 50MP sensor for superior night shots and depth.
- Performance: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, UFS 4.0 storage.
- Battery: 5,300mAh, 90W wired, 50W wireless.
- Display: 6.73-inch AMOLED, 3,000 nits peak brightness.
5. ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Camera: Gaming-focused, with decent photography performance.
- Performance: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with active cooling.
- Battery: Massive 6,000mAh, 65W charging.
- Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED, 165Hz refresh rate.
If you want photography power, go for the Pixel 9 Pro or Xiaomi 14 Ultra. For battery life, ASUS ROG Phone 8 and OnePlus 12 Pro lead the pack. The best all-round display belongs to Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra.
