Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo T5 Lite 5G vs Vivo V50
Compare Apple iPhone 17, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Vivo T5 Lite 5G 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 S26 Ultra |
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Vivo T5 Lite 5G |
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 Vivo V50 |
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| Price & Best Deals |
₹79,900
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₹129,999
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₹34,999
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| Display | 6.3″ / 120Hz | 6.9″ / 120Hz | 6.74″ / 120Hz | 6.77″ / 120Hz |
| Max RAM | 8GB / 512GB | 16GB / 1024GB | — | 12GB / 256GB |
| Main Camera | 48.0 MP | 200.0 MP | 50.0 MP | 50.0 MP |
| Selfie Camera | 18.0 MP | 12.0 MP | 5.0 MP | 50.0 MP |
| Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 511 ppi | 260 ppi | 450 ppi |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 40W | 60W | 44W | 90W |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 35 min | 58 min | 38 min | 48 min |
| Fabrication | 3 nm | 3 nm | 6 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,109,750 | 2,450,000 | 571,015 | 870,000 |
| Battery Life (PCMark) | — | 16.2 hrs | — | 15.0 hrs |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | 1200 nits | 1808 nits |
| Spec Score | 92.0/100 | 96.4/100 | 59.9/100 | 83.4/100 |
| 5G | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| NFC | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| 3.5mm Jack | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| IR Blaster | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Fingerprint | Under Display | Under Display | Side | Under Display |
| SIM | Dual Esim | Dual Esim | Dual | Dual |
| USB | Type-C 2.0 | C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | 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 S26 Ultra 96.4
Spec Score / 100
★ 4.8/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.6/5
Display
5.0/5
Camera
5.0/5
Performance
5.0/5
Battery
4.2/5
Software
5.0/5
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Vivo T5 Lite 5G 59.9
Spec Score / 100
★ 3.0/5
Overall Rating
Design
3.3/5
Display
2.3/5
Camera
2.1/5
Performance
2.7/5
Battery
4.6/5
Software
3.6/5
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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 S26 Ultra ₹129,999
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Vivo T5 Lite 5G |
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Vivo V50 ₹34,999
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| Network | ||||
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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 CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 85HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO0/900/1900/2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 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, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 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 unlocked | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41 | 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, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 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 (CA), 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| SIM 1 bands | - | 5G bands, 4G bands | - | 5G bands, 4G bands |
| SIM 2 bands | - | 5G bands, 4G bands | - | 5G bands, 4G bands |
| Launch | ||||
| Announced | 2025, September 09 | 2026, February 25 | 2026, July 16 | 2025, February 17 |
| Status | Released 2025, September 19 | Available. Released 2026, March 06 | 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) | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) | 167.4 x 77.1 x 8.4 mm (6.59 x 3.04 x 0.33 in) | 163.3 x 76.7 mm |
| Weight | 177 gm (6.24 oz) | 214 grams | 209 g | 189 grams |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front, glass back or plastic back |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) | Nano-SIM + eSIM (dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| IP rating | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus | IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions Drop resistant up to 1.2m | 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) | Armor aluminum 2 frame | RGB notifications light (on the back) | - |
| Display | ||||
| Display score | ||||
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM) | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ | IPS LCD, 120Hz | AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | 6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 | 6.77 inches, 110.9 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1206 x 2622 pixels | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio | 1080 x 2392 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 ratio | - | ~85.0% screen-to-body ratio | - |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 460 ppi density | 500 ppi density | ~260 ppi density | 388 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | - | 120 Hz | - |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | 1200 nits | 1300 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~90.1% screen-to-body ratio | - | - | - |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6 DX anti-reflective coating Privacy Display | - | Diamond Shield Glass, Mohs level 4 |
| Platform | ||||
| Performance score | ||||
| OS | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.6 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 | Android 16, Origin OS 6 | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 720 |
| Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit, Octa-core | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 3 nm | 3 nm | 6 nm | 4 nm |
| Memory | ||||
| Card slot | No | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM 512GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X | 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 | 200 MP, f/1.4, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.9, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.93", PDAF Auxiliary lens | 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) | - | - | - |
| Flash | Dual-LED dual-tone flash | - | - | - |
| Features | HDR (photo/panorama) | Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, 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. | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps | 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) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 50 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF |
| Flash | Yes, Retina Flash | - | - | - |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | HDR, HDR10+ | Panorama | Zeiss optics, HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | Yes | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes | - | - | - |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No | Yes | No |
| Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus | - | - | - |
| Hi-Res Audio | - | 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/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Infrared port | No | No | No | No |
| Radio | No | No | FM radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| USB OTG | - | Yes | - | - |
| Features | ||||
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | - | - | - |
| Face Unlock | Yes | - | - | - |
| Other Details | Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | - | - |
| Battery | ||||
| Battery score | ||||
| Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 3692 mAh | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh PD |
| Removable | No | No | No | No |
| Charging | 40W Fast Charging, | 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) | 44W wired | 90W wired, 50% in 20 min |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 35 minutes Wierd | 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min | 50% in 38 min | ~45 minutes |
| Wireless Charging | 30W | 25W wireless (Qi2.2) | - | - |
| Reverse Charging | 4.5W reverse wired | 4.5W reverse wireless | - | - |
| Charger in Box | No | - | - | - |
| Other Details | - | - | Reverse wired | - |
| Misc | ||||
| Colors | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | Twilight Shadow, Wave Blue | Ancora Red (Rose Red), Satin Black (Titanium Grey), Starry Blue (Starry Night), Mist Purple |
| Models | A3520 | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U | V2557 | V2427 |
| Price | About 79,900 INR / 950 EUR | Expected from 1,29,999 INR | - | 32999 |
| SAR | 1.19 W/kg - head 1.19 W/kg - body | 1.09 W/kg -head 1.19 W/kg -body | 1.14 W/kg - head 1.12 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 | 1.28 W/kg-head 1.35 W/kg -body | - | - |
| Tests | ||||
| Performance | GeekBench: 9360 (v6) 3DMark: 4803 (Wild Life Extreme) | - | - | AnTuTu: 823860 (v10) |
| Display | 1023 nits max brightness | - | - | 1274 nits max brightness |
| Loudspeaker | -27.5 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 | 55:00h endurance, 1200 cycles | - | 52:45h endurance, 800 cycles |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) | 55:00h endurance, 1200 cycles | - | Class C (90 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C | Class C | - | Class B |
Frequently Asked Questions
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores highest overall in this comparison, with a spec score of 96.4/100. 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 ₹95,000 less than the most expensive phone in this comparison.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the highest-resolution main camera at 200 MP. Resolution alone does not decide photo quality — sensor size, aperture and image processing matter more — so compare the full camera specs below rather than the megapixel count on its own.
Vivo T5 Lite 5G has the largest battery at 6500 mAh. It charges at up to 44W. Capacity is only part of endurance: chipset efficiency and screen refresh rate affect how long a charge actually lasts.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the fastest on paper, topping the AnTuTu benchmark at 2,450,000. 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.