While the iPhone 17 delivers a solid overall experience, several Android flagships outperform it in key areas such as display refresh rate/customization, telephoto zoom, battery endurance, fast charging, and hardware versatility.
Here are 5 Android phones considered better than the iPhone 17 across various categories:
1. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
This is considered the best overall flagship and productivity beast. It features a 200MP main camera paired with dual telephoto lenses (3x and 5x optical zoom), outclassing the iPhone 17’s standard dual-camera setup for long-range clarity.
This flagship device comes with a built-in S Pen stylus and desktop-like multitasking via Samsung DeX. It also supports up to 60W wired charging compared to Apple’s capped speeds.
