# Here's Why Android Phones Are (Usually) Cheaper Than iPhones

> Apple launched the $999 iPhone X in 2017, and the company has been selling its Pro-series of iPhones around the same price since. A fully decked out iPhone 17 Pro Max with 2TB of storage will cost you a whopping $2,000.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2089289/why-android-phones-cheaper-than-iphones/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=697ff2ca8adb01e4f6cebb09)
- **Published:** 2026-02-02
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #smartphones #samsung #iphone #galaxy #cameras #apple #android #cheaper
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