Best iPhone Alternatives 2017: What To Buy Instead Of The iPhone 8/iPhone X

If you’re not excited for the next iPhone, you’re not alone. The iPhone X is pretty neat, but if I weren't a reviewer, it's doubtful I'd plunk down $999 for the privilege of owning one. While the new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are less expensive, they’re also less exciting, with basically the same industrial design Apple's been using since 2012. So if you’ve been toying with the idea of jumping to Android, this is a good year to do it – but the world of Android is so vast, it can be tough to tell what’s actually worth your time. Fortunately, that's why I'm here. I'm MrMobile and these are my top picks for iPhone alternatives in 2017. Beware, though: if you're here for just another rundown of Samsung Galaxy shoutouts, you're in the wrong place. About half of these picks are not what you might call "popular" – and they're pretty US-focused to boot. So dive on in to the Best iPhone Alternatives of 2017, and drop your own suggestions in the comments!

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MrMobile's Best iPhone Alternatives 2017 video was produced following extended review sessions with the Google Pixel, OnePlus 5, Essential Phone and Sony XZ Premium, as well as limited hands-on time with the Sony Xperia XZ1 & XZ1 Compact at IFA 2017. MrMobile has yet to go hands-on with either the iPhone X or iPhone 8/8S. All conclusions are preliminary pending a full iPhone X Review (coming soon!)

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This Is Why Sony's Phones In The US Don't Have Fingerprint Scanners [Android Central]:

iPhone X Hands-On [iMore]:

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[TheMrMobile]

HEY Y'ALL. If you're about to leave a comment complaining that your favorite phone isn't included, you're utterly missing the point of this post. This is a list of phones specifically tailored to iPhone switchers. Not even my own daily carries (BlackBerry KEYone and LG V30) are on it – because they're not ideal for iPhone expats. If you're not thinking of trading your iPhone in for an Android, this video isn't for you! Go enjoy your phone! I promise, its feelings have not been hurt by its exclusion from this list.

[kyleisku]

I may not be excited for the next iPhone...
but I'm always excited for the next MrMobile video

[apoorvachandras]

Man, I love the minimal Xperia look. And the fast updates.

[rahulrajrai]

Thanks for including the Sony. You are right about the attachment though. No other phone feels as homely as Sony. It's just love.

[Parkr_]

Michael Fisher is maybe the best and the most honest reviewer I've ever watched. Whenever there's a problem in a device, He'll said it and not hide it. Great Job Michael!

[SpursandFlames]

cant wait for the moment when Michael fisher gets more subscribers then pocketnow!!!

[ManuelAMartinez]

You are by far the most artistic mobile reviewer. Keep up the awesome work.

[brunoortega]

Sony releases new phones so frequently that you can guarantee a quick price drop for whatever their latest flagship is. I'm typing this from an Xperia XZ that I picked up on Amazon for $450. Now, it's $400.

[tusharjain]

His voice, really makes you love watching his reviews. Such a honest review and I love when he says that Sony doesn't pay him for reviewing their units.
Love from India.

[poorandstupid]

Should have replaced the Essential phone with the HTC U11.

[Dailyblazer]

Honestly I wish OnePlus would make a sequel to the OnePlus X. It was a budget phone (the price was anyway) with powerful hardware and had a really nice design.

[farhannurkey]

Iphone 8 :No headphones
Iphone 10: no home button
Iphone 12:no cemra
Iphone 14 :no battery
Iphone 16 : no phone
#iPhoneX

[bluelobster]

Best "move from iPhone" video I've seen! 👍👍‼
Very thoughtful and focused on what (non-fanboi) iPhone users actually might be looking for... not the usual "Android phone is better, you phool" too prevalent on YT.

[mandabharadwaj]

Not complaining... but I would have guessed HTC U11 would have been right at home on this list!

[KiratSingh]

No HTC U11? Suprising. Priced really well and quite a package.

[tacobellq]

You really missed the HTC U11 it is the perfect swipe for iphone user beside the One plus 5

[arkimde]

Hit the nail right on the spot about the Xperia brand. love it

[Just-Michael]

You can buy the HTC 10 unlocked for about $370 US and it's only a year old. That's exactly what I did. Dubbed "the best phone of 2016 that nobody bought". Built like a tank, runs smoothly, a good camera, it has everything you need. It will hopefully serve me for years to come, so that's my recommendation. :P

[maglatas]

I think honor 9 and huawei p10 and p10 plus is great picks
Honor 9 i think is cheaper than the oneplus and it is really good and the emui is close to ios

[aryanshmishra]

The last time I was this early, The iPhone had fingerprint scanner...