Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 17 vs vivo S50
Comparison between Apple iPhone 17 and vivo S50: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone 17 | S50 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.0 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 8.1 |
| Connectivity | 9.4 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 17, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,239,708
- against 1,780,652
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
vivo S50, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 3,692 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 3,000 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 17 | S50 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 735 |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.26 GHz Best value | 3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,239,708 Best value | 1,780,652 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,608 Best value | 2,019 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 8,810 Best value | 5,570 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with two 4.26 GHz performance cores and four efficiency cores. | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-X4 core at 3.0 GHz, 4 Cortex-A720 cores at 2.8 GHz, and 3 Cortex-A520 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,803 | — |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 17 | S50 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Green, Lavender, Pink | Black, Blue, White, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.95 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 71.5 mm | 74.3 mm |
| Body Height | 149.6 mm | 157.5 mm |
| Weight | 177 g Best value | 196 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.1 % | 90.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 17 | S50 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,692 mAh | 6,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 90 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | 53 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 17 | S50 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits | 4,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.59″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,206 px | 1,260 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,622 px | 2,750 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 459 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 5, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Anti-reflective coating, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 3840Hz PWM, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 17 | S50 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 17 | S50 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 17 | S50 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 16 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 3 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 17 | S50 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, UWB, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Satellite Connectivity, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.49 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 17 | S50 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 17 | S50 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 959 € | — |
| Model numbers | iPhone18,3, A3520, A3258, A3519, A3521 | V2528A |
