Not interested in the new iPhone 7? Here are your alternatives

Indian festive season is just beginning and consumers will have a growing itchto spend that Diwali bonus on a slick smartphone. For many, iPhones are apretty obvious choice but few don't buy into the hype. For them and all those who don't want a similar looking device in thier hand, here are a fewoptions that can easily replace an iPhone and still spare some of that Diwalibonus.

Google Pixel:

Nexus phones have always been a hot favourite for Androidlovers but it hardly managed to bite into Apple iPhone sales. However, Google'snew Pixel series is built to devour Apple sales this season. Pixel is the firstphone built by Google, inside out. The company has used its software prowess andcombined it with their own hardware to optimise the user-experience resultingin butter-smooth operations.

Though the user won't really save a lot buying this phone overan Apple iPhone 7, but the Pixel is sure to offer a pleasant change for allthose who have been using iPhones for a long time.

OnePlus 3:

Launched way back in June, the phone is still a potent buyfor ones looking for an alternative to the new iPhone 7.  Earlier OnePlus devices were claimed to beflagship killers but never looked the part. The OnePlus 3 however, is built withall metal and glass, making it worthy of every penny spent on it.

The device comes with a mildly dated chipset, Snapdragon 820but can still take the heaviest of performance-punches without a stutter.

Galaxy S7/S7 Edge:

Lately, Samsung has been in the news for all the bad reasonsbut the this shouldn't let us skip one of the most beautiful devices offered bythe South Korean company.

The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge are perfectly ablecompetitors for the iPhone 7. Not only do they look more premium but they alsopack quite the punch under the hood. The device's camera is at par if notbetter than the iPhone 7's new module.

HTC 10:

For all those who do not want to buy an iPhone but stillneed a no-nonsense phone, can opt for the HTC 10. The device is beautifullycrafted inside out. Even Google outsourced their Pixel manufacturing to HTC andthe 10 makes it crystal clear why. Apart from the flagship specifications andan efficient camera, the Sense UI ensures a flagship experience for the buyer.

LG G5:

LG's flagship for 2016 might not have perfect chiselledlooks like most others in the list but the device offers something that mostdon't, innovation. The LG G5 comes with a semi-modular technology that lets theuser enhance specific features of the phone which could include a lastingbattery or a camera handheld.

The LG G5 also features a dual-camera setup like the iPhone7 Plus and also comes with a lazer autofocus for those quick shots.

Motorola Moto Z:

Launched this week, the Moto Z is another trusty device thatcan replace the iPhone 7. The device comes with meticulously crafted lookswhich make it one of the best-looking smartphones ever to be producedcommercially. Similar to LG G5, the Moto Z can also be classified under the 'semi-modular'category.

One can use the Moto Mods in a lot of ways like enhance thebattery or turn your normal sounding phone speaker to a nice JBL SoundBoost speaker.