Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max, powered by the A18 Pro chipset, is undoubtedly a flagship device. However, the premium smartphone market in 2025 is fiercely competitive and if you are curious about the top contenders challenging the iPhone 16 Pro Max in the market, we have got you covered. Here are some rivals that could give it a run for its money.

Best iPhone 16 Pro Max Alternatives You Can Buy

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

The Galaxy S25 Ultra features a 200MP primary sensor and a 5x periscope telephoto lens. It features a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. The inclusion of the S Pen and Samsung’s AI-powered software further enhances the experience. It packs a 5000mAh battery with 45W fast charging.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

The Pixel 9 Pro XL is another premium offering in the market which boasts a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and powered by Google’s Tensor G4 chipset. Its camera setup is a major highlight, expected to feature a triple 50 MP rear camera array alongside an impressive high-resolution front shooter. The device leverages AI-driven features and is priced competitively in the country.

Vivo X200 Pro

The Vivo X200 Pro is another solid alternative in the Android sphere. It offers a 6.78-inch AMOLED 120Hz display and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset with up to 16GB of RAM. The highlight of the device is the 200MP Zeiss camera system, which delivers pro-grade photography. It runs on the Android 15-based Funtouch OS version and you can pick it up for less than Rs 1 lakh in the country.

Oppo Find X8 Pro

Oppo Find X8 Pro is the other big contender in this range. It features a 6.78-inch AMOLED LTPO display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset. Running ColorOS 15 on Android 15, the Find X8 Pro comes with a versatile and powerful camera setup that aims to deliver great photography performance at a competitive price point.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra 

And the final option we can suggest is the new Xiaomi 15 Ultra that also packs a camera-loaded hardware. You get the Leica-powered camera system, along with Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and up to 16GB RAM out of the box. The company has also given special focus to the design of the phone with its large circular module that houses the four sensors at the back.