The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | V15 | Y17 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Connectivity | 4.1 | 4.0 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
vivo V15, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Display Pixel Density
- 395 ppi
- against 268 ppi
- Usable Surface
- 85.6 %
- against 81.4 %
vivo Y17, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | V15 | Y17 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P70 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 179,640 | 86,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 329 Best value | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,066 Best value | 744 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4×2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 and 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core CPU with 4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | V15 | Y17 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Red, Black | Blue, Purple, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 161.2 mm | 159.4 mm |
| Weight | 189.5 g Best value | 190.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.6 % Best value | 81.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | V15 | Y17 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | V15 | Y17 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.3:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ Best value | 6.35″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 1,544 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi Best value | 268 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | V15 | Y17 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | V15 | Y17 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | V15 | Y17 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | V15 | Y17 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB Charging |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.01 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.75 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | V15 | Y17 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | V15 | Y17 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 1819 | 1902, V1901A, V1901, 1901, 1902_19 |
