Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo V50 vs Vivo Y500
Compare Apple iPhone 17, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Vivo V50 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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 Apple iPhone 17 |
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
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 Vivo V50 |
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Vivo Y500 |
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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 | 6.77″ / 120Hz | — |
| Max RAM | 8GB / 512GB | 16GB / 1024GB | 12GB / 256GB | — |
| Main Camera | 48.0 MP | 200.0 MP | 50.0 MP | — |
| Selfie Camera | 18.0 MP | 12.0 MP | 50.0 MP | — |
| Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 511 ppi | 450 ppi | — |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | — |
| Fast Charging | 40W | 60W | 90W | — |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 35 min | 58 min | 48 min | — |
| Fabrication | 3 nm | 3 nm | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,109,750 | 2,450,000 | 870,000 | — |
| Battery Life (PCMark) | — | 16.2 hrs | 15.0 hrs | — |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | 1808 nits | — |
| Spec Score | 92.0/100 | 96.4/100 | 83.4/100 | 62.7/100 |
| 5G | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| NFC | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| IR Blaster | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Fingerprint | Under Display | Under Display | Under Display | — |
| SIM | Dual Esim | Dual Esim | Dual | — |
| USB | Type-C 2.0 | 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 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 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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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 S26 Ultra ₹129,999
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Vivo V50 ₹34,999
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Vivo Y500 |
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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 |
| 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 / 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, 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, 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 | 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, 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, 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 |
| 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 | 2025, February 17 | 2026, July 07 |
| Status | Released 2025, September 19 | Available. Released 2026, March 06 | Available. Released 2025, February 25 | 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) | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) | 163.3 x 76.7 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) | 214 grams | 189 grams | 210 g (7.41 oz) |
| 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, glass back or plastic back | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) | Nano-SIM + eSIM (dual stand-by) | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| 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 | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m 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) | Armor aluminum 2 frame | - | * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions |
| Display | ||||
| Display score | ||||
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM) | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ | AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, | AMOLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (HBM), |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | 6.77 inches, 110.9 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.83 inches, 112.6 cm2 (~90.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1206 x 2622 pixels | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio | 1080 x 2392 pixels | 260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 ratio | - | - | - |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 460 ppi density | 500 ppi density | 388 ppi | ~450 ppi density |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | - | - | - |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | 1300 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) | 5000 nits |
| 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 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Unisoc T7300 |
| 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 (1x2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) | Adreno 720 | Mali-G57 MP2 |
| Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit, Octa-core | 64 bit | - |
| Fabrication | 3 nm | 3 nm | 4 nm | 6 nm |
| Memory | ||||
| Card slot | No | No | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM 512GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X | - |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS 4.X | UFS 2.2 | 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/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.93" Auxiliary lens |
| 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 | Color spectrum sensor, Zeiss optics, Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR | 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. | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 1080p@30fps |
| 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 | 50 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF | 32 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Flash | Yes, Retina Flash | - | - | - |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | HDR, HDR10+ | Zeiss optics, HDR | - |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | 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 | - | - | - |
| 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/6, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 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, QZSS, BDS, NavIC | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Infrared port | No | No | No | No |
| Radio | No | No | 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 (under display, optical), 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 | 6000 mAh PD | 8100 mAh |
| Removable | No | No | No | No |
| Charging | 40W Fast Charging, | 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) | 90W wired, 50% in 20 min | 44W wired |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 35 minutes Wierd | 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 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 Bypass charging |
| Misc | ||||
| Colors | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | Ancora Red (Rose Red), Satin Black (Titanium Grey), Starry Blue (Starry Night), Mist Purple | Midnight Blue, Pearl White |
| Models | A3520 | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U | 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 | 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 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.
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.