Apple iPhone 17e Launch Date, Price In India; 5 Android Camera Phones Rivaling The iPhone Pro Max

After the successful launch of iPhone 17 family, focus has now shifted towards the launch of yet another member. This time the hype is all about the launch of iPhone 17e, which is expected to be early in 2026. iPhone 17e is expected to have an upgraded camera and could be cheaper than the currently launched iPhone 17 series. This month, iPhone 17 phone sales have been healthy due to huge discounts and offers on occasions like Black Friday sale. But did you know there are five Android camera smartphones that compete against the features of iPhone Pro Max, one of the most bought iPhone 17 series.

Apple iPhone 17e Launch Date In India:

According to reports, iPhone 17e, the cheapest model in iPhone 17 series, is expected to be launched in early 2026. The reports said that Apple is likely to rush things in case of iPhone 17e.

As per a report by Jeff Pu, an analyst at GF Securities, iPhone 17e will get a camera upgrade, specifically featuring a 18MP selfie camera just like other iPhone 17 phones. The new upgraded camera will be equipped with square sensor that will allow users to click vertical or horizontal selfies without moving the phone. Also, iPhone 17e could feature A19 chip like other 17 phones.

Pu is expecting the launch of iPhone 17e in mid-of-Q12026. The possible month could be February 2026.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra Vs Vivo X200 Pro Vs Oppo Find X9 Pro

iPhone Pro Max

(Price: Rs 1,49,900)

iPhone 17 Pro Max feature Apple's best-ever camera systems with higher-resolution sensors front and back - equivalent to having eight pro lenses in a user's pocket. Three 48MP Fusion cameras capture sharper and more detailed images. A new 48MP Telephoto camera has a next-generation tetraprism design with a sensor that is 56 percent larger than the previous generation to improve sharpness in bright light and bring more detail to darker shots. The new 4x optical zoom at 100mm offers a classic lens for portraiture, while the 8x optical zoom at 200mm, the longest ever on iPhone, provides longer reach and more creative choice, as per the main release.

Oppo Find X9 Pro

( Price Rs 1,09,999)

Find X9 Pro is equipped with pro-level 50MP main camera with a 1/1.4-inch Sony LYT-808 sensor and an f/1.6 aperture, capturing 57% more light for stunning clarity. Further, it has a versatile 50MP ultra-wide camera with autofocus for macro photography and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera featuring a 1/1.95-inch Sony LYT600 sensor for superior zoom shots.

Vivo X200 Pro

( Price Rs 94,999)

X200 Pro has an exclusive 200MP ZEISS APO Telephoto Camera, along with a 50MP VCS True Color Main Camera, 50MP ZEISS Telephoto Camera, and a 50 MP Ultra Wide-Angle Camera.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

(Rs 1,09,999)

Xiaomi 15 Ultra has an industry-leading 23mm Leica 1-inch main camera, equipped with a 50MP Sony LYT-900 image sensor for exceptional clarity and detail. Paired with a Leica Summilux optical lens, it features a large ƒ/1.63 aperture, variable focal lengths of 23mm, 28mm, and 35mm, and an impressive 14EV high dynamic range.

It also has 100mm Leica 200MP ultra telephoto camera makes it easy to capture shots of distant objects with a focal length of 100mm, extendable to 200mm using in-sensor zoom technology.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

(Rs 1,24,999)

Pixel 10 Pro XL has a triple rear camera system such as 50 MP wide + 48 MP ultra-wide with Macro Focus + 48 MP 5x telephoto lens. The wide camera is 50 MP Octa PD wide camera. Pro XL captures astonishing detail at up to 100x zoom.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

(Price: Rs 1,09,999)

The Galaxy S25 Ultra has 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera + 200MP Wide Camera + 50MP Telephoto Camera + 10MP Telephoto Camera + 12MP Front Camera. Galaxy S25 Ultra provides exceptional clarity and vibrancy.

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