5 Android alternatives to the iPhone 16 Pro for creators

The iPhone 16 series is about to go on sale very soon. With plenty of creator-specific features including Camera Control and 4K 120fps video recording on the cards, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max make for some very compelling options for anyone who needs their phone to be their shooting assistant.

However, depending on what your content creation setup is like (Apple vs Windows), you may or may not prefer iOS on your next work smartphone. While iPhones work great with MacBooks and iPads, if you deal with a lot of Windows laptops or desktops, you may want to stick to Android.

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For these people, here are five alternatives to the iPhone 16 Pro, which offer all the cool photography and videography features you want, with the flexibility of Android.

Google Pixel 9 Pro

One of the newer launches in the list, the Google Pixel 9 Pro series comes with some powerful hardware and a ton of AI-powered features. While Google’s computational photography magic gives you stunning shots with lots of detail, AI features like Best Take and Magic Eraser let you turn unusable pictures into usable ones. As a bonus, the Pixel 9 Pro also comes with Google’s stock Android and a compact design, unless you’re going for the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is another powerful flagship smartphone that offers some powerful camera hardware. With One UI 6 and plenty of software camera features for photography and videography, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is also a powerful device – ideal for those 4K videos. Plus, if you have other Galaxy devices like a tablet or laptop, you can also use many Samsung ecosystem features. With a stylus built in, you can also quickly take notes or make those last minute designs and edits

OnePlus 12

The OnePlus 12 is another powerful smartphone that’s great for creators. Alongside powerful cameras, the phone also comes with some exclusive camera filters developed by iconic camera-maker Hasselblad. In addition to this, the phone also comes with OxygenOS and a plethora of customisation. With 100W fast charging, this is also one of the fastest charging phones in this list, making sure your camera is always ready to click.

Vivo X100 Pro

The Vivo X-series has produced some of the best camera-focus smartphones for years, and the Vivo X100 Pro is the latest in the lineup. The smartphone comes with a dedicated chipset for image processing, which Vivo claims will help you get better picture and video quality. Alongside the OnePlus 12, the Vivo X100 Pro is also more affordable than the iPhone 16 Pro.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

Unlike all the above smartphones that offer the standard form factor, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 offers, as the name suggests, a folding design. While it may not have the best camera hardware, the Galaxy Z Fold6 cameras are perfect if you’re aiming for social media content creation. The phone is powerful, but the real highlight is the folding design, which lets you turn the device into a stand and virtually use the phones without a stand no matter where you are – ideal for those on-the-go Reels and videos.

These are some of the best smartphones you can buy right now instead of the iPhone 16 Pro if you prefer Android over iOS. Stay tuned to Unboxed by Croma for more product recommendations and all things tech.