Compare 48 popular phones & tablets, from the iPhone 17 to the Smart Folio for iPad (A16), with 230 cheaper alternatives starting at about $15. The biggest saving is about 88%: the Amazon Fire HD 10 instead of the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5). Each swap says what you give up for the lower price. Pick a product to see its swaps.
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Close matches from other brands, using prices checked October 2026.
Instead of Magic Keyboard Folio $249
$100Save $149
You give up: Connects over Bluetooth, so the keyboard must be paired and recharged, and it offers only two stand angles.
Instead of Apple 35W Dual Charger $59
$26Save $33
You give up: With two devices plugged in, neither port gets more than 27W; Anker doesn't include a cable.
Instead of Galaxy Tab S11 $1,000
$449Save $551
You give up: LCD screen, no pen in the box and no Apple Intelligence.
Instead of Anker MagGo Power Bank $90
$45Save $45
You give up: INIU lists no kickstand or display, and says 25W needs an iPhone 16 or later on iOS 26 (not the 16e or 17e).
Every product we compare from each brand, on one page.
Every swap is a product sold in the US that does the main job of the original. Close match is another brand with similar features, Same brand, cheaper is an older, smaller or renewed model from the same maker, and Budget pick is the cheapest thing that still does the job. On each page, Closest match is the close match nearest the original in price, and Lowest price is the cheapest swap. We compare published specs, retailer listings and reviews; we don't test products ourselves.
A cheaper product is cheaper for a reason. Each swap says what you give up, like weaker noise cancelling, a smaller screen or a shorter warranty, so you can decide if the savings are worth it.
Prices are typical US prices from retailer listings and price trackers, last checked October 2026. They are not live Amazon prices, which change often. When a price couldn't be confirmed, the page says “Check price on Amazon” instead of showing a number.
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