Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Vivo X Fold6 vs Vivo Y500
Compare Apple iPhone 17, Samsung Galaxy A55, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, Vivo X Fold6 and Vivo Y500 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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| Price & Best Deals |
₹79,900
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₹124,999
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| Display | 6.3″ / 120Hz | 6.6″ / 120Hz | 6.9″ / 120Hz | — | — |
| Max RAM | 8GB / 512GB | — | 12GB / 512GB | — | — |
| Main Camera | 48.0 MP | 50.0 MP | 50.0 MP | — | — |
| Selfie Camera | 18.0 MP | 32.0 MP | 10.0 MP | — | — |
| Pixel Density | 460 ppi | — | 400 ppi | — | — |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | — | — |
| Fast Charging | 40W | 25W | 25W | — | — |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 35 min | — | — | — | — |
| Fabrication | 3 nm | — | 3 nm | — | — |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,109,750 | 655,890 | — | — | — |
| Battery Life (PCMark) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | — | 2600 nits | — | — |
| Spec Score | 92.0/100 | 73.6/100 | 82.3/100 | 81.1/100 | 62.7/100 |
| 5G | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| NFC | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Fingerprint | Under Display | Under Display | Side | — | — |
| SIM | Dual Esim | Dual Esim | Dual Esim | — | — |
| USB | Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | Type-C 3.2 | — | — |
✅ 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 X Fold6 81.1
Spec Score / 100
★ 4.1/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.4/5
Display
3.7/5
Camera
4.7/5
Performance
4.4/5
Battery
3.4/5
Software
3.6/5
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Vivo Y500 62.7
Spec Score / 100
★ 3.1/5
Overall Rating
Design
3.7/5
Display
3.5/5
Camera
2.1/5
Performance
3.4/5
Battery
3.2/5
Software
3.6/5
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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 X Fold6 |
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Vivo Y500 |
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| Network | |||||
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 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 | 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 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 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, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| 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, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA | - |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| SIM 1 bands | - | 5G bands, 4G bands | 5G bands, 4G bands | - | - |
| SIM 2 bands | - | 5G bands, 4G bands | 5G bands, 4G bands | - | - |
| VoLTE | - | - | Yes | - | - |
| Launch | |||||
| Announced | 2025, September 09 | 2024, March 11 | 2026, July 22 | 2026, June 26 | 2026, July 07 |
| Status | Released 2025, September 19 | Available. Released 2024, March 15 | Available. Released 2026, July 22 | Released 2026, July 01 | Released 2026, July 07 |
| 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 | Unfolded: 157.2 x 145.7 x 4.4 mm or 4.8 mm Folded: 157.2 x 74.3 x 9.4 mm or 9.9 mm | 163.7 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 3.00 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 177 gm (6.24 oz) | 213 grams | 180 g (6.35 oz) | 228 g or 235 g (8.04 oz) | 210 g (7.41 oz) |
| 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 (closed), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | Glass front, plastic frame, 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) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| 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 | IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 min) | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810H compliant* |
| Other Details | Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | aluminum frame | - | - | * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions |
| Display | |||||
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| 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+ | Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision | AMOLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (HBM), |
| 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 | 8.02 inches, 206.8 cm2 (~90.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.83 inches, 112.6 cm2 (~90.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1206 x 2622 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density) | 1080 x 2520 pixels | 2312 x 2504 pixels | 260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 ratio | - | 21:9 ratio | - | - |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 460 ppi density | - | ~400 ppi density | ~425 ppi density | ~450 ppi density |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | - | - |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | - | 2600 nits | 5000 nits | 5000 nits |
| 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) | - | - |
| Other Details | - | - | - | Cover display: LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision 6.51 inches, 1120 x 2528 pixels, 20:9 ratio | - |
| 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 16, OriginOS 6 Fold | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 | Exynos 1480 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 - US/CA/CN Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW | Mediatek Dimensity 9500 Super | Unisoc T7300 |
| 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 (1x4.21 GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.5 GHz C1-Premium & 4x2.7 GHz C1-Pro) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Xclipse 530 | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CN Xclipse 960 - ROW | Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 | Mali-G57 MP2 |
| Architecture | 64-bit | 64 bit | - | - | - |
| Fabrication | 3 nm | 4 nm | 3 nm | 3 nm | 6 nm |
| Memory | |||||
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No | 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 | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | - | - |
| Storage Type | NVMe | - | UFS 4.x | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Main Camera | |||||
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| 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 | 200 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/1.4", PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.1, 16mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.93" Auxiliary lens |
| 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, Laser AF, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Dual-LED flash, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| 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+ | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
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| 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 | 20 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/3.6", 0.7µm Cover camera: 20 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/3.6", 0.7µm | 32 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Flash | Yes, Retina Flash | - | Screen Light | - | - |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | - | HDR | HDR | - |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | |||||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | 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 | No |
| Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus | - | - | - | - |
| Other Details | - | - | High-bitrate audio support | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio | - |
| 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/6e/7, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Yes | - | Yes | - | - |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L1+L5), GLONASS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Infrared port | No | No | No | Yes | 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 3.2 Gen2, OTG, Display Port | 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 (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | 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 | |||||
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| Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 3692 mAh | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | 7000 mAh | 8100 mAh |
| Removable | No | No | No | - | No |
| Charging | 40W Fast Charging, | 25W wired | 25W wired, QC2.0 | 80W wired 40W wireless Reverse wired 5W reverse wireless | 44W wired |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 35 minutes Wierd | 1h 17m | 44 min | - | - |
| Wireless Charging | 30W | No | 15W wireless | - | - |
| Reverse Charging | 4.5W reverse wired | - | 4.5W reverse wireless | - | - |
| Charger in Box | No | - | No | - | - |
| Other Details | - | - | - | - | Reverse wired Bypass charging |
| Misc | |||||
| Colors | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon | Graphite, Cream, Pink, Mint | Gray, White, Azure | Midnight Blue, Pearl White |
| Models | A3520 | SM-A556B | SM-F776B, SM-F776B/DS, SM-F776U, SM-F776U1 | V2545A | - |
| Price | About 79,900 INR / 950 EUR | - | - | - | - |
| SAR | 1.19 W/kg - head 1.19 W/kg - body | - | 1.09 W/kg (head) 1.20 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 | - | - | - |
| Display | 1023 nits max brightness | 1010 nits max brightness | - | - | - |
| Loudspeaker | -27.5 LUFS | -25.7 LUFS | - | - | - |
| Battery life | Active use 14:65 h | - | - | - | - |
| Bootup Time | ~14 seconds (cold boot, estimated) | - | - | - | - |
| AnTuTu Score | 2109750 - v10 | - | - | - | - |
| EU Label | |||||
| Energy | Class A | - | Class A | - | - |
| Battery | 41:00h endurance, 1000 cycles | - | 44:10h endurance, 1200 cycles | - | - |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) | - | Class A (210 falls) | - | - |
| Repairability | Class C | - | Class C | - | - |
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.
Apple iPhone 17 is the most affordable here, starting at ₹79,900. That is ₹45,099 less than the most expensive phone in this comparison.
Samsung Galaxy A55 has the largest battery at 5000 mAh. It charges at up to 25W. 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.