Apple iPhone 17 vs Vivo V70
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Vivo V70 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $799 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 68/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo V70 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,410,609).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Vivo V70
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1410609
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 4106
- Lighter: 177g vs 186g
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo V70 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $799
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 29/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Vivo V70, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 8 points higher (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V70 leads (63/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100, Vivo V70 — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo V70 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V70 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Vivo V70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 1410609 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $330 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo V70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V70
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo V70
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Vivo V70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Vivo V70 by 52.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $469. Vivo V70 was $469 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 (88/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo V70 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 (86/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo V70 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (63/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo V70?
The Apple iPhone 17 edges out the Vivo V70 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo V70?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo V70 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo V70?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo V70?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (88/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Vivo V70?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo V70 is a better fit for active users.