Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Vivo V50
Compare Apple iPhone 17, Samsung Galaxy A55, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and Vivo V50 side by side — see how they stack up on price, camera, battery, performance, display and full specifications, with the winner in each key spec highlighted below.
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🏆 The Verdict — Category Winners
Quick Specs
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 Apple iPhone 17 |
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Samsung Galaxy A55 |
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 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 |
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 Vivo V50 |
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| Price & Best Deals |
₹79,900
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₹124,999
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₹34,999
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| Display | 6.3″ / 120Hz | 6.6″ / 120Hz | 6.9″ / 120Hz | 6.77″ / 120Hz |
| Max RAM | 8GB / 512GB | — | 12GB / 512GB | 12GB / 256GB |
| Main Camera | 48.0 MP | 50.0 MP | 50.0 MP | 50.0 MP |
| Selfie Camera | 18.0 MP | 32.0 MP | 10.0 MP | 50.0 MP |
| Pixel Density | 460 ppi | — | 400 ppi | 450 ppi |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 40W | 25W | 25W | 90W |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 35 min | — | — | 48 min |
| Fabrication | 3 nm | — | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,109,750 | 655,890 | — | 870,000 |
| Battery Life (PCMark) | — | — | — | 15.0 hrs |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | — | 2600 nits | 1808 nits |
| Spec Score | 92.0/100 | 73.6/100 | 82.3/100 | 83.4/100 |
| 5G | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| NFC | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Fingerprint | Under Display | Under Display | Side | Under Display |
| SIM | Dual Esim | Dual Esim | Dual Esim | Dual |
| USB | Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | Type-C 3.2 | Type-C 2.0 |
✅ Highlighted cells show the better value for that spec (bigger battery, more MP, higher RAM, lower price, lower nm, higher AnTuTu, faster charging).
Expert Review
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Apple iPhone 17 92
Spec Score / 100
★ 4.6/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.6/5
Display
4.8/5
Camera
4.8/5
Performance
4.8/5
Battery
4.5/5
Software
4.6/5
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Samsung Galaxy A55 73.6
Spec Score / 100
★ 3.7/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.1/5
Display
3.8/5
Camera
4.0/5
Performance
3.2/5
Battery
3.5/5
Software
4.0/5
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 82.3
Spec Score / 100
★ 4.3/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.8/5
Display
4.4/5
Camera
4.5/5
Performance
4.7/5
Battery
3.9/5
Software
4.8/5
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Vivo V50 83.4
Spec Score / 100
★ 4.2/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.3/5
Display
4.6/5
Camera
3.8/5
Performance
3.7/5
Battery
4.8/5
Software
3.8/5
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| Specification |
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Apple iPhone 17 ₹79,900
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Samsung Galaxy A55 |
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 ₹124,999
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Vivo V50 ₹34,999
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| Network | ||||
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3520 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - Global 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - India |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3520 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - Global 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - India |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| SIM 1 bands | - | 5G bands, 4G bands | 5G bands, 4G bands | 5G bands, 4G bands |
| SIM 2 bands | - | 5G bands, 4G bands | 5G bands, 4G bands | 5G bands, 4G bands |
| VoLTE | - | - | Yes | - |
| Launch | ||||
| Announced | 2025, September 09 | 2024, March 11 | 2026, July 22 | 2025, February 17 |
| Status | Released 2025, September 19 | Available. Released 2024, March 15 | Available. Released 2026, July 22 | Available. Released 2025, February 25 |
| Body | ||||
| Design score | ||||
| Dimensions | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm (6.34 x 3.05 x 0.32 in) | Unfolded: 166.9 x 75.4 x 6.1 mm Folded: 85.7 x 75.4 x 13.1 mm | 163.3 x 76.7 mm |
| Weight | 177 gm (6.24 oz) | 213 grams | 180 g (6.35 oz) | 189 grams |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass) | Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front, glass back or plastic back |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| IP rating | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum frame | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Other Details | Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | aluminum frame | - | - |
| Display | ||||
| Display score | ||||
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM) | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM) | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, HDR10+ | AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 | 6.6 inches, 106.9 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches, 109.6 cm2 | 6.77 inches, 110.9 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1206 x 2622 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density) | 1080 x 2520 pixels | 1080 x 2392 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 ratio | - | 21:9 ratio | - |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 460 ppi density | - | ~400 ppi density | 388 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | - |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | - | 2600 nits | 1300 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) |
| HDR Support | - | - | Yes | - |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~90.1% screen-to-body ratio | - | ~87.1% | - |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Mohs level 1 Cover display: Super AMOLED, 120Hz,4.1 inches, 948 x 1048 pixels (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) | Diamond Shield Glass, Mohs level 4 |
| Platform | ||||
| Performance score | ||||
| OS | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.6 | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 | Android 17, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 9 | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 | Exynos 1480 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 - US/CA/CN Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW | Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) - US/CA/CN 10-core (1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro) - ROW | Octa-core (1x2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Xclipse 530 | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CN Xclipse 960 - ROW | Adreno 720 |
| Architecture | 64-bit | 64 bit | - | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 3 nm | 4 nm | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| Memory | ||||
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM 512GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
| Storage Type | NVMe | - | UFS 4.x | UFS 2.2 |
| Main Camera | ||||
| Camera score | ||||
| Main | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm 5 MP (macro) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, 1/3.2", 1.12µm | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF |
| Ultrawide | f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) | - | f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ | - |
| Flash | Dual-LED dual-tone flash | - | LED | - |
| Features | HDR (photo/panorama) | LED flash, panorama, HDR | HDR, panorama | Color spectrum sensor, Zeiss optics, Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps, HDR10+ | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Selfie Camera | ||||
| Camera score | ||||
| Single | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm | 10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1.12µm | 50 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF |
| Flash | Yes, Retina Flash | - | Screen Light | - |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | - | HDR | Zeiss optics, HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes | - | - | - |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No | No | No |
| Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus | - | - | - |
| Other Details | - | - | High-bitrate audio support | - |
| Comms | ||||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Yes | - | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | No | No | No | No |
| Radio | No | No | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| USB OTG | - | Yes | Yes | - |
| Features | ||||
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) | Fingerprint , accelerometer, gyro, compass,Virtual proximity sensing | Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | under display, optical | side-mounted | - |
| Face Unlock | Yes | - | Yes | - |
| Other Details | Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | - | - | - |
| Battery | ||||
| Battery score | ||||
| Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 3692 mAh | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | 6000 mAh PD |
| Removable | No | No | No | No |
| Charging | 40W Fast Charging, | 25W wired | 25W wired, QC2.0 | 90W wired, 50% in 20 min |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 35 minutes Wierd | 1h 17m | 44 min | ~45 minutes |
| Wireless Charging | 30W | No | 15W wireless | - |
| Reverse Charging | 4.5W reverse wired | - | 4.5W reverse wireless | - |
| Charger in Box | No | - | No | - |
| Misc | ||||
| Colors | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon | Graphite, Cream, Pink, Mint | Ancora Red (Rose Red), Satin Black (Titanium Grey), Starry Blue (Starry Night), Mist Purple |
| Models | A3520 | SM-A556B | SM-F776B, SM-F776B/DS, SM-F776U, SM-F776U1 | V2427 |
| Price | About 79,900 INR / 950 EUR | - | - | 32999 |
| SAR | 1.19 W/kg - head 1.19 W/kg - body | - | 1.09 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body) | 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 1.49 W/kg - head 1.49 W/kg - body | 0.68 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body) | 0.74 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body) | - |
| Tests | ||||
| Performance | GeekBench: 9360 (v6) 3DMark: 4803 (Wild Life Extreme) | AnTuTu: 655890 | - | AnTuTu: 823860 (v10) |
| Display | 1023 nits max brightness | 1010 nits max brightness | - | 1274 nits max brightness |
| Loudspeaker | -27.5 LUFS | -25.7 LUFS | - | -25.1 LUFS |
| Battery life | Active use 14:65 h | - | - | - |
| Bootup Time | ~14 seconds (cold boot, estimated) | - | - | - |
| AnTuTu Score | 2109750 - v10 | - | - | AnTuTu: 823860 (v10) |
| Battery Life (PCMark) | - | - | - | 15.0 hours (PCMark Battery Life 3.0) |
| EU Label | ||||
| Energy | Class A | - | Class A | Class B |
| Battery | 41:00h endurance, 1000 cycles | - | 44:10h endurance, 1200 cycles | 52:45h endurance, 800 cycles |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) | - | Class A (210 falls) | Class C (90 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C | - | Class C | Class B |
Frequently Asked Questions
Apple iPhone 17 scores highest overall in this comparison, with a spec score of 92/100. The spec score weighs performance, display, camera, battery and value together, so treat it as a starting point rather than a verdict — the right phone still depends on which of those you care about most.
Vivo V50 is the most affordable here, starting at ₹34,999. That is ₹90,000 less than the most expensive phone in this comparison.
Vivo V50 has the largest battery at 6000 mAh. It charges at up to 90W. Capacity is only part of endurance: chipset efficiency and screen refresh rate affect how long a charge actually lasts.
Apple iPhone 17 is the fastest on paper, topping the AnTuTu benchmark at 2,109,750. Benchmarks measure short bursts, so a phone with better sustained thermals can still feel quicker in long gaming sessions.
Apple iPhone 17 has the brightest display at 3000 nits peak, with a 120Hz refresh rate. Brightness matters most for outdoor readability; see the Display section below for panel type and resolution.