Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo Y17
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y17 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 27/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,437,807 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y17 doesn't; the Vivo Y17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 214g).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo Y17
- Higher AnTuTu: 3437807 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 828
- Faster charging: 60W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 214g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo Y17, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 56 points higher (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 (86/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y17 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y17 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo Y17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3437807 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 720x1544 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 159.4×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y17
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y17
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1544
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo Y17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo Y17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo Y17 by 1626.6% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y17
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 (95/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 (88/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 (86/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y17 (61/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y17 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y17?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 by 56 points (83/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y17?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Vivo Y17 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y17?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y17?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo Y17?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo Y17 is a better fit for everyday use.