Samsung Galaxy A17 5G VS Vivo Y31 Pro 5G

Both the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G offer water resistance, but they differ in their Ingress Protection (IP) ratings. The Galaxy A17 5G has an IP54 rating, meaning it is protected from limited dust ingress and can withstand splashes of water. In contrast, the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G has a higher IP64 rating, providing better dust protection and resistance to water splashes.

In terms of size and weight, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is slightly lighter at 192 g, while the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G weighs a bit more at 208 g. The thickness of the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is also slimmer at 7.5 mm compared to the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G's 8.1 mm. However, the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G is slightly taller, with a height of 165.7 mm, while the Galaxy A17 5G stands at 164.4 mm.

Looking at volume, the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G has a larger overall volume of 102.4 cm³, compared to the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's 96.1 cm³. Both phones have a non-rugged design and are not foldable, so their build is standard in terms of durability and form factor.

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G feature different display technologies. The Galaxy A17 5G uses an OLED/AMOLED display, while the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G has an LCD, IPS display. The screen size of both devices is very similar, with the Galaxy A17 5G offering a 6.7″ display and the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G having a slightly larger 6.72″ display.

When it comes to pixel density, the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G has a slightly higher value at 393 ppi, compared to the Galaxy A17 5G's 385 ppi. Both devices have Full HD+ resolutions, with the Galaxy A17 5G offering 1080 x 2340 px and the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G providing 1080 x 2408 px.

The refresh rate on the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G is higher at 120Hz, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has a 90Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the Galaxy A17 5G includes an Always-On Display feature, which the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G does not. Both devices feature branded damage-resistant glass and have touchscreens, but neither supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision, or has a secondary screen.

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Vivo Y31 Pro 5G both feature 256GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM. The Galaxy A17 5G uses the Samsung Exynos 1330 chipset, while the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset. The Exynos 1330 has a CPU configuration of 2 x 2.4 GHz and 6 x 2 GHz, while the Dimensity 7300 features 4 x 2.5 GHz and 4 x 2 GHz, offering a slightly higher top CPU speed.

In terms of multi-core performance, the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G outperforms the Galaxy A17 5G with a Geekbench 6 multi-core result of 2932 compared to 2048. The single-core performance is also slightly higher on the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G, which scored 1026, while the Galaxy A17 5G scored 980.

The GPU in the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is the Mali G68 MP2, with a clock speed of 800 MHz, while the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G is equipped with the Mali G615 MC2 and has a higher GPU clock speed of 1047 MHz. The RAM speed on the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G is also faster at 6400 MHz, compared to the Galaxy A17 5G’s 3200 MHz. Both devices support 64-bit architecture, have integrated LTE, use big.LITTLE technology, and feature integrated graphics. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has a maximum memory capacity of 8GB, while the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G supports up to 16GB of RAM, though both devices use DDR5 memory.

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Vivo Y31 Pro 5G feature multi-lens main cameras, though with slightly different configurations. The Galaxy A17 5G has a triple-lens setup with 50 MP, 5 MP, and 2 MP cameras, while the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G has a 50 MP and 2 MP configuration. Both devices feature a wide aperture of 1.8f and 2.4f for the Galaxy A17 5G and 2.4f and 1.8f for the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G.

For video recording, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G can shoot at 1080 x 30 fps, while the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G offers higher 4K video recording at 2160 x 30 fps. Both phones include features like phase-detection autofocus, continuous autofocus when recording movies, and slow-motion video recording. However, only the Galaxy A17 5G has built-in optical image stabilization, while the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G does not.

When it comes to front cameras, the Galaxy A17 5G has a 13 MP front camera with a 2f aperture, while the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G has an 8 MP front camera with the same 2f aperture. Both phones feature a range of common camera capabilities, including manual exposure, touch autofocus, and the ability to create panoramas in-camera, but neither supports HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording. Additionally, neither phone has a front-facing LED flash or dual-lens front camera.

Both the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Vivo Y31 Pro 5G run on Android 15 and share a variety of features aimed at enhancing privacy, customization, and user experience. Both devices include clipboard warnings, location and camera/microphone privacy options, and the ability to block app tracking. They also offer theme customization, dark mode, and dynamic theming.

Notable similarities include the presence of on-device machine learning, notification permissions, media picker, and the ability to play games while they download. Both devices support split-screen multitasking, PiP (Picture-in-Picture), customizable notifications, and Live Text functionality. Additionally, both phones can offload apps, support widgets, and allow for offline voice recognition and voice commands.

However, there are a few differences. For example, neither phone supports Wi-Fi password sharing, but both feature a battery health check and an extra dim mode. Focus modes and Quick Start are unavailable on both devices. Additionally, the Galaxy A17 5G offers more control with customizable notifications, whereas both phones track the current position of a mobile device and support a multi-user system. Both phones are free and open source and allow sharing intents and use of a child lock, but neither can be used as a PC, and neither receives direct OS updates.

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Vivo Y31 Pro 5G differ in battery capacity, with the Galaxy A17 5G featuring a 5000 mAh battery and the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G offering a larger 6500 mAh battery. Both phones support fast charging, but the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G has a higher charging speed of 44W, compared to the 25W charging speed of the Galaxy A17 5G.

Neither phone supports wireless charging or reverse wireless charging. Both devices feature a rechargeable, non-removable battery and include a battery level indicator. In terms of general battery features, both devices offer the same capabilities, but the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G has the edge with its larger battery and faster charging capabilities.

Overall, the key differences lie in battery size and charging speed, where the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G offers a larger capacity and faster charging, though both devices share similar foundational battery features.

Both the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G lack a 3.5 mm audio jack, which may be a consideration for users who prefer wired headphones. In terms of audio output, the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G features stereo speakers, while the Galaxy A17 5G does not include stereo speakers.

Neither phone supports aptX, LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless, which are advanced audio codecs typically used for high-quality Bluetooth audio streaming. Additionally, neither device includes a radio.

Overall, the key difference between the two is that the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G includes stereo speakers, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G does not. Both devices share a lack of 3.5 mm audio jacks and advanced audio codec support.

Both the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Vivo Y31 Pro 5G support 5G connectivity and are equipped with 2 SIM card slots. They both feature Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) support and use USB Type-C with USB version 2. Both devices also support external memory expansion and have a fingerprint scanner for added security.

When it comes to Bluetooth, the Galaxy A17 5G supports Bluetooth 5.3, while the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G uses the slightly newer Bluetooth 5.4. The download and upload speeds differ significantly: the Galaxy A17 5G offers a download speed of 2550 MBits/s and an upload speed of 1280 MBits/s, while the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G achieves higher speeds, with a download speed of 3270 MBits/s and an upload speed of 3270 MBits/s.

There are a few notable differences in other features. The Galaxy A17 5G has NFC, but the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G does not. On the other hand, the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G is equipped with an infrared sensor, which the Galaxy A17 5G lacks. Both devices feature GPS, a compass, and a gyroscope, as well as common sensors like an accelerometer and a barometer. Neither phone supports emergency SOS via satellite or crash detection, and neither has a built-in projector, stylus, or 3D facial recognition. Both devices support Galileo and have a cellular module, but the Vivo Y31 Pro 5G has an infrared sensor, while the Galaxy A17 5G does not.

Both the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Vivo Y31 Pro 5G are equipped with a video light, which can assist with low-light photography or video recording. Neither device features sapphire glass for the display, curved display edges, or an e-paper display. These specs are identical between the two phones.

There are no additional distinctions in this category, as both devices share the same features in the miscellaneous group.