Are you totally over your iPhone? When it comes to the world of smartphones, there’s a plethora of options — some popular and others not so much. Below are some non-Apple smartphone choices you might want to consider if you’ve decided to break up with your current device.

#1- SAMSUNG GALAXY S24: Named the best iPhone alternative, the Galaxy S24 has a 6.8 inch screen, four rear cameras, a built in S Pen, and a battery life of 5,000mAh. The smartphone uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 processor, which provides seamless performance and has been used on the best Android phones of 2024.

Camera: 200 megapixel (MP) main camera with 2x, 3x, 5x and 10x optical zoom thanks to the new 50MP telephoto lens. There’s also an AI-powered Space Zoom that offers a total zoom of 100x.

Storage options: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

WHERE TO BUY: It is available at B.TECH from EGP 43.8k to EGP 79k. The 256GB version is available on the Samsung Website for EGP 66.6k.

#2- GOOGLE PIXEL 9: The Google Pixel 9, featuring Gemini AI (similar to the iPhone’s incorporation of Apple Intelligence) offers a seamless blend of cutting-edge technology and user-friendly design. Powered by the Google Tensor G4 processor and 12 GB of RAM, the Pixel 9 delivers smooth performance, perfect for managing advanced AI tasks.

Camera: 50MP main sensor, along with a new 48MP ultrawide camera that excels in Macro Focus. Google AI enhances photography with features like Add Me (which merges two pictures to make sure everyone is included), Best Take (which captures eight photos and selects the best one), and Magic Editor (which uses AI to automatically refine and improve the image quality), allowing for creative edits and impressive results.

Storage options: 128GB, 256GB.

WHERE TO BUY:It’s available abroad on Amazon starting at USD 747 (without shipping, taxes, or duties).

#3- PIXEL 9 PRO FOLD: Named the best foldable phone, this phone features the largest screen on a smartphone, and is powered by advanced AI capabilities from Gemini. It is also the thinnest foldable phone available, and comes with exclusive access to premium AI features for a year. The large screen allows for multitasking capabilities, like Split Screen— where users can use both sides of the screen for different tasks, to enhance productivity. The advanced triple rear camera captures crisp photos and tools like Add Me and Magic Editor, make photo editing easy and intuitive. According to Google, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is its most premium phone offering — and that explains the hefty price point.

Camera: 48 MP wide 10.5MP ultrawide with a 10.8MP periscope telephoto camera capable of 5x optical zoom. There is also a 10.5MP snapper with an ultrawide lens, providing a pretty wide 127-degree field of view.

Note: An advantage of using a foldable phone is that the back cameras can all be used to take selfies.

Storage options: 256GB, 512GB.

WHERE TO BUY:It’s available abroad on Amazon starting at USD 1.8k (without shipping, taxes, or duties).

#4- ONEPLUS 12: This phone stands out for functionality, rather than chasing the latest AI trends — The Verge described it as a “back to basics” option. The focus was on offering an excellent battery life with a large, vibrant 6.8-inch display. It also uses top-tier processing power thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The device also supports wireless charging, has enhanced water resistance, and boasts upgrades to its predecessor’s camera system.

Camera: 50MP primary camera, 64MP 3x Periscope Lens, and a 48MP Ultra-Wide Camera.

Storage options: 256GB, 512GB.

WHERE TO BUY:It’s available on Amazon Egypt starting at EGP 37.9k.

#5- GALAXY Z FLIP6: With foldable phones becoming exceedingly popular, the Z Flip is no exception. With a sleek design, this phone features the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chipset and 12GB of RAM, offering impressive performance. What’s holding this phone back is its less functional cover display — with only limited features accessible on the small screen while folded. On the upside, it’s incredibly compact.

Camera: 50MP primary camera with dual-pixel autofocus and an 85-degree field of view and a12MP ultrawide camera with a 123-degree field of view.

Storage options: 256GB, 512GB.

WHERE TO BUY: The 256GB Flip6 available on Amazon Egypt for EGP 39.8k. The Flip5 version with no AI support is available at B.TECH for EGP 37.9k to 38.9k depending on color.

#6- MOTOROLA RAZR+ : Sound familiar? Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X processor with 8GB of RAM, this smartphone offers a smooth performance. The 3.6-inch cover display unfolds to reveal a 6.9-inch Full HD+ LTPO AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate for vibrant visuals. It includes dual rear cameras for enhanced photography and a 4,000mAh battery that supports both wired and wireless charging.

Camera: 50MP featuring a 2x telephoto lens, powered by Moto AI.

Storage options: 256GB.

WHERE TO BUY:It’s available abroad on Amazon starting at USD 799, (without shipping, taxes, or duties).

Or perhaps…

#7- A DUMB PHONE: If you feel like you’ve had it with smartphones all together — valid — you might opt for a dumb one. These are basically phones that only carry primary functions like making calls and sending texts. But they don’t look like they did back in the early noughties. So if you’re looking for an alternative that will give you a break from the technological distractions, this is a good choice — the perfect digital detox.

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