The release of iPhone X celebrates the 10th anniversary of iPhone, and is undoubtedly a beautiful and powerful device. However, it is famous of iPhone to cost a lot (up to $999). That’s why there are many other worthy iPhone X rivals with more affordable prices you can consider
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 comes to our mind firstly, when talking about iPhone X rivals. For a start, it was released before the iPhone X, and got the chance to make its debut one step earlier. Granted, users still have to pay a staggering amount to dish out for one unit, but the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 also out-does the iPhone X on specs. It has a larger screen (6.3 inches vs. 5.8 inches), a microSD slot (which is always absent from an iPhone), and a superior front camera (8MP vs 7MP). It also comes with a stylus, and for the fashionable, has more color options.
The full Samsung Galaxy Note 8 specs make sure to impress even the pickiest user. This Samsung flagship sports a 6GB RAM instead of the 3GB RAM on iPhone X, together with powerful Exynos 8895 chipset. The phone is packed with 12MP camera on the back, and a decent 8MP on the front. Galaxy Note 8 is powered by a 3,300 mAH battery that supports fast-charge for your convenience. Display has always been one of the greats selling points for Samsung mobile. And this Note 8 offers a 6.3 inch Super AMOLED screen with Always-on mode for maximum enjoyment. Galaxy Note 8 price costs you a considerable 950$, but still 50$ cheaper than its rival.
2. OnePlus 5: a cheap and high-end device
The OnePlus 5 has a solid design which has evolved since the first member of the OnePlus line. While it has a slightly smaller screen (5.5 inches vs 5.8 inches) and lower resolution (401 ppi density vs. 458 ppi density), it beats the iPhone X in storage, with the possibility of getting either a 6GB or even 8GB RAM model. The OnePlus 5 also easily beats the iPhone X in price, starting at only $479. The only drawback here is the lack of waterproofing. However, for those not intending on taking their phones for a swim, it seems worth the price difference. Other OnePlus 5 specs include a dual 16MP on the rear, another 16MP for selfie, and a 3300 mAH battery.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is one of the best handsets available in its price range, at $725. This still puts it in the higher price range of phones, without going as far as the iPhone X’s $999 price tag. The Samsung Galaxy S8 has the exact same screen size (5.8 inches), but with a slightly higher screen to body ratio and resolution). It also has more ram, with 4GB (instead of 3GB); although it only comes with 64GB internal memory, it can be expanded with a microSD slot (up to 256GB), and unlike the iPhone X you can choose a dual sim model. Another point to keep in mind is that the S8 comes with Gear VR.
The Apple iPhone 7 may not have that extra punch the iPhone X provides, but it’s still a solid older sibling to the Apple iPhone range. The iPhone 7’s processor speed is twice as fast as the iPhone 6’s, and its graphics speed is three times as fast as the iPhone 6’s. All the specs are slightly lower than the iPhone X’s, with 2GB ram instead of 3GB, and a 4.7 inch screen instead of a 5.8, however its cameras are both on similar levels (12MP primary camera and 7MP selfie camera). All of this of course means the iPhone 7 also comes in at a much lower price, almost half of the iPhone X at $549.
The Apple iPhone SE is still an amazing device, even after a year on the market. It goes back to the roots of the iPhone range with a manageable size departing from the phablet trend — meaning you can use it with one hand. It’s also available with up to 128GB storage space. While this phone is far from the specs of the iPhone X, it stays in the Apple ecosystem, an important aspect for users used to it. It also balances power, storage, an excellent set of cameras, and affordability: being the cheapest member of the iPhone family at $349, about a third of the price of the iPhone X.
5 strong rivals to the iPhone X: premium experience for cheaper price
The Apple iPhone X offers a premium experience without a doubt; some would even argue it is the best phone money can buy. However, it’s hard to justify that high a price tag for features that other phones are able to either match, or even top, at similar or lower prices. For those tempted by the iPhone X, these strong alternatives might be a better match for your needs.