Apple's new top-of-the-line models were announced last week and have higher prices than its predecessors. If you are not willing to pay 1,500 euros for iPhone 18 Pro, there are alternatives you should consider.
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14/09/2026
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A Apple last week presented iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, two new tops of range that are already available for pre-purchase with prices starting at 1.499 and 1,649 euros (respectively).
Remember that these values are higher than those practiced by Apple in last year with iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, which at the launch cost 1,349 and 1,499 euros.
If you're not willing to pay to have the latest models and don't want to walk away from Apple's ecosystem, there are other brand phones you might want to consider.
To help this decision is the fact that iOS 27 compatible models are the same as the previous version of the operating system, so you won't have to give up new features and security fixes if you want to adopt an older Apple iPhone.
Therefore, the techAll site made a list with the pros and cons of some of the alternative models that should be considered by those who do not want to acquire the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max – especially given that iPhone 18 (standard) has only been released for spring next year.
You can get to know below the models that serve as an alternative to iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, as well as the advantages and disadvantages they present.
iPhone 15
Launched in 2023, this mobile phone continues to feature a high-quality camera and is equipped with Dynamic Island and a high-quality display, as well as being entitled to a USB-C connector. On the other hand, it has no Always On screen, it is limited to a 60Hz update rate, the ultra wide-angle camera leaves to be desired in photographs with weaker lighting and the loading can be too slow.
iPhone 16
The iPhone 16 is equipped with an A18 processor and also has the Action button on the side, as well as a powerful camera. Unfortunately, the screen remains with an update rate of 60Hz and few differences from the predecessor.
iPhone 16 Pro Max
The fact that it is a Pro Max model means it has a larger screen and a more capable battery. Camera Control is present and support for Apple Intelligence features. Still, some say that these same features are limited and that the zoom of the camera could be more versatile, with the editing of photographs also being more complex than it should be.
iPhone 17
The 2025 iPhone 17, is equipped with a high brightness display with 120Hz update rate, a front camera with 18MP sensor and good quality rear camera. Still, the zoom of this camera has limitations and many consider that the price is also too high for what it offers.
iPhone 17 Pro
Cameras are still considered to be the best Apple has ever integrated into an iPhone, with battery autonomy and design – with the iconic Cosmic Orange – to have also convinced brand fans around the world. Still, the news is not huge with regard to the screen and the features of Artificial Intelligence are still behind the competition.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Here you can find much of the advantages and disadvantages of iPhone 17 Pro, but this Pro Max model offers a bigger screen and battery than, depending on your lifestyle and use, can come to be useful.