vivo Y78vsvivo S17 Pro

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vivo Y78
Y78
Processor:MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (MT6877)
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Vivo Y78 boasts an incredibly long-lasting battery life, surpassing expectations with its remarkable endurance.
The Vivo Y78's display is a major highlight, delivering vibrant colors, deep blacks, and impressive durability overall.
The Vivo Y78's camera is a solid mid-range setup that offers good detail and smooth images at an affordable price.
The Vivo Y78's performance is decent but not exceptional, handling basic tasks with satisfactory results occasionally struggling.
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vivo S17 Pro
S17 Pro
Processor:MediaTek Dimensity 8200 (MT6896)
RAM:8GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The Vivo S17 Pro's battery life is serviceable, but inconsistent, lasting around a day to 1.5 days moderately.
The Vivo S17 Pro boasts an exceptional display with peak brightness of 1300 nits and 8 million:1 contrast ratio.
The Vivo S17 Pro's camera boasts an impressive setup with a standout portrait lens and advanced features.
The Vivo S17 Pro's exceptional performance meets expectations, delivering seamless multitasking and fast app loading times smoothly.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
vivo Y78
2.60 GHz
vivo S17 Pro
3.10 GHz

RAM

Tie
vivo Y78
8GB
vivo S17 Pro
8GB

Storage

Winner
vivo Y78
128GB
vivo S17 Pro
256GB

Weight

Winner
vivo Y78
190g
vivo S17 Pro
188g
Rank
vivo Y78
#540
vivo S17 Pro
Winner
#145
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
vivo Y78
#428
vivo S17 Pro
#228
Winner
Design
vivo Y78
#471
vivo S17 Pro
#184
Winner
Display
vivo Y78
#491
vivo S17 Pro
#35
Winner
Performance
vivo Y78
#420
vivo S17 Pro
#213
Winner
Battery
vivo Y78
#324
vivo S17 Pro
#322
Winner
Camera
vivo Y78
#732
vivo S17 Pro
#228
Winner
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vivo Y78
#1
Tie
vivo S17 Pro
#1
Tie

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
vivo vivo Y78
vivo vivo S17 Pro
Model
MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (MT6877)
MediaTek Dimensity 8200 (MT6896)
CPU
2x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex, A78+6x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex, A55
1x Cortex, A78 3.1 GHz + 3x Cortex, A78 3.0 GHz + 4x Cortex, A55 2.0 GHz
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
6
4
Frequency
2.60
3.10
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Mali-G68 MC4
Arm Mali-G610 MC6
RAM
8
8
Type
LPDDR4X RAM
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
128
256
Type
UFS Storage 2.2
UFS Storage 3.1
SD slot
No
No
Fingerprint security
Yes, on the side
Yes, in screen
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
N/A
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
N/A
Yes
Gravity sensor
N/A
Yes
Audio
N/A
N/A
Antutu Score
547600
947650
Antutu Version
Antutu v10
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 76% of devices
Overall performance better than 88% of devices
Cooling system
Yes
Yes
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

vivo Y78

Strengths

The phone has a slim design with a thickness of only 7.8mm, making it very easy to hold and carry.
It features an IP54 rating, which protects the device from slight droplets of rain but not water submersion.
The phone boasts a beautiful Dreamy Gold color finish with a completely matte back panel that resists fingerprints.
The 6.78-inch AMOLED display is smooth and has great colors, saturation levels, and deep blacks.
The display also features a durable design that can withstand drops without any damage.
The phone comes with a large 5000mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging.
The device is powered by the Snapdragon 695 5G processor, which provides decent performance for basic day-to-day use.

Weaknesses

The camera performance of the Vivo Y78 might not be up to par with other smartphones in its price range, especially in low-light conditions.
While the phone has a good display, it's not mentioned if it has any notable features like higher refresh rates or more advanced HDR support.

vivo S17 Pro

Strengths

The Vivo S17 Pro boasts an impressive new color scheme, dubbed 'main mountain sea green,' which brings a three-dimensional landscape charm that's hard to resist.
The phone features a stunning 6.78-inch 1.5K super retina eye protection screen with a diamond-like pixel arrangement, supporting 10-bit color depth and a 120Hz refresh rate.
The Vivo S17 Pro's camera system has been upgraded with a water mirror and Cloud window design, featuring a larger area for the two cameras, as well as a soft light ring that can fill the face anytime and anywhere.
The phone is equipped with a 4600mAh battery that supports fast charging at up to 80W.
Weighing in at just 188 grams, the Vivo S17 Pro is extremely lightweight and easy to hold with one hand.
The phone's JN150MB megapixel super light-sensitive portrait lens supports free zoom from 0.8x to 2x, making it ideal for capturing stunning portraits.

Weaknesses

Unfortunately, the Vivo S17 Pro still doesn't feature stereo dual speakers, a trait that's become all too familiar in the S series.
The phone still relies on a rotor motor that's been criticized for being outdated and not up to par with modern standards.
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vivo Y78

The Vivo Y78 5G is the latest addition to the brand's popular Y series smartphones. This device boasts several upgrades over its predecessor, the Vivo Y77. The Y78 5G features a sleek design with a slim profile of just 7.8mm, making it easy to carry around. The phone's Dual ring design at the back provides a unique aesthetic appeal, and the matte finish on the back panel ensures that fingerprints don't stick around. The IP54 rating also adds an extra layer of protection against water splashes. The Vivo Y78 5G sports a large 6.78-inch AMOLED display with slight curves on the sides, making it easy to navigate through menus. The display is smooth and features a 120Hz refresh rate, making it perfect for watching videos or browsing social media. In terms of cameras, the phone boasts a triple camera setup with a 64MP main sensor and OIS, resulting in detailed photos with minimal shakes and Jitters. The device also packs a large 5000mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging. The Vivo Y78 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 695 5G processor, which provides smooth performance for basic day-to-day use. The phone comes with an 8+8GB RAM setup and offers decent storage options. Overall, the Vivo Y78 5G is a feature-packed smartphone that checks most of the boxes, making it a great option for those looking for a budget-friendly device with impressive specs.

vivo S17 Pro

The Vivo S17 Pro has been released with an updated design that features a main mountain sea green color scheme. Inspired by the fashionable fluid vision, the phone's appearance boasts a freehand charm and creates a three-dimensional landscape on a micron scale. In terms of specifications, the Vivo S17 Pro sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K super retina eye protection screen with a resolution of 2800 x 1260, 452 PPI, and 10-bit color depth. The phone also features a new diamond-like pixel arrangement, 120Hz refresh rate, and a contrast ratio of 8 million to 1. The camera module has been upgraded to a water mirror and cloud window with a larger area, and the soft light ring is located below the camera, consistent with its size. The Vivo S17 Pro also features a JN150MB megapixel super light-sensitive portrait lens that supports four-in-one pixels, ultra-wide-angle, and high-pixel advantages. The phone is equipped with the same Dimensity 8200 as the s16 pro, up to 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. It also features an 80W fast charging system, a 4600mAh battery, and NFC support. In terms of performance, the Vivo S17 Pro meets expectations, delivering normal performance from the Dimensity 8200 processor. The phone's temperature is within acceptable limits, around 43°C. Overall, the Vivo S17 Pro offers an excellent combination of design, camera capabilities, and performance. While it retains some familiar criticisms, such as the use of a single speaker and rotor motor, its standout features make it a compelling choice for those who value selfies and portraits.

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