vivo V17 Pro vs vivo V50

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V17 Pro compared with V50
vivoV17 ProvivoV50
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2019February 2025
Display
Screen size6.44″6.77″
Resolution2400 × 1080 (better)2392 × 1080
Sharpness409 pixels per inch (better)388 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz (better)
Peak brightness–4,500 nits
Display typeE3 Super AMOLED; 60 Hz identified by TechAdvisor because surviving maker sheets omit refresh rateQuad-curved AMOLED, 1.07 billion colours and 8,000,000:1 contrast
Brightness detail–4,500 nits local peak and 1,300 nits global peak
Screen protection–SCHOTT Diamond Shield Glass
Display features100% DCI-P3; 20:9 aspect ratio; 91.65% screen-to-body ratio, maker calculation; TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification and low-brightness anti-flicker modeP3 colour gamut; 120 Hz supported in selected games
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 675Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB (better)
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB (better)
CPUSnapdragon 675 AIE octa-core processorSnapdragon 7 Gen 3, eight cores at 1 × 2.63 GHz, 3 × 2.4 GHz and 4 × 1.8 GHz
GPUAdreno 612, Android Authority–
Storage type8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage; no memory-card slot, maker sheet, despite Android Authority's specification table listing expandable storageIndia LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2; maker launch configurations below exclude reviewers' unpublished India 12 GB/256 GB pairing
Cooling–25,489 mm² cooling area, including 3,806 mm² vapour chamber, 10,469 mm² graphite and 11,214 mm² copper
Cameras
Main camera48 MP50 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera8 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera13 MPNone
Optical zoom2× (better)None
Front camera32 MP50 MP (better)
Main cameraf/1.850 MP, 1/1.55-inch sensor, f/1.88 and OIS
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2; 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correction; 4 cm macro focus50 MP autofocus, 1/2.76-inch sensor, f/2.0 and 119.4° field of view on specification sheet; overview gives 109.2° after correction
Telephoto cameraf/2.5; maker confirms 2× optical zoom only for regional model PD1931F, with 10× digital zoom–
Front cameraMain 32 MP f/2.0 plus 8 MP f/2.2 ultrawide, 105° angle; pop-up assembly includes Selfie Softlight and earpiece; TechAdvisor's 2 MP second-front figure conflicts with the maker's 8 MP50 MP autofocus, 1/2.76-inch sensor, f/2.0 and 92° field of view; 90° after correction
Video recordingRear 4K recording, maker; 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 30 fps, Android Authority4K on all three cameras
Camera features2 MP f/2.4 depth camera; Super Night modes, pose guidance and AI bokehZEISS portrait styles and 23/35/50 mm crop options, not optical telephoto; dual-colour-temperature Aura Light and India Wedding Style Portrait Studio
Battery and charging
Battery4,100 mAh6,000 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 18 WUp to 90 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical capacity6,000 mAh typical and 5,870 mAh rated; second-generation BlueVolt silicon-carbon battery; maker laboratory claims at least 80% capacity after 1,300 cycles
Wired chargingDual-Engine Fast Charging; maker specifies 9 V/2 A adapter; 18 W rating identified by TechAdvisor and Android Authority90 W FlashCharge with original charger
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight201.8 g189 g (better)
Thickness9.8 mm7.39 mm (better)
Height × width159 × 74.7 mm163.29 × 76.72 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP69
MaterialsMaker describes a unibody alloy pop-up camera case with automatic retraction when a fall is detected; no published IP ratingTitanium Grey composite plastic back; Rose Red and Starry Night glass backs
ColoursCrystal Black and Crystal SkyTitanium Grey 189 g/7.39 mm; Rose Red 199 g/7.57 mm; Starry Night 199 g/7.67 mm; height and width shared
Water resistance detail–Both IP68 and IP69 ratings on India maker sheet
ButtonsSmart Button for Google Assistant and Jovi image recognition; Dark Mode, Multi-Turbo and Ultra Game Mode–
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint scanningOptical in-display fingerprint reader
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and gyroscopeAccelerometer, ambient light, colour temperature, proximity, compass and gyroscope
Speakers–Stereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 9 with Funtouch OS 9.1Android 15 with Funtouch OS 15
Software updates–Maker India launch promise of three Android upgrades and four years of security updates
In the boxPhone, earphones, documentation, USB-C cable, power adapter, SIM ejector, case and applied protective filmIndia V2427 phone, cable, charger, case, applied protective film, SIM tool, guide and warranty card
Connectivity
Mobile networkGlobal GSM B2/3/5/8; WCDMA B1/5/8; LTE FDD B1/3/5/8 and TDD B38/39/40/41India GSM 850/900/1800 MHz; WCDMA B1/4/5/6/8; LTE FDD B1/3/4/5/8/18/19/26/28/66, TDD B38/39/40/41/42; 5G n1/3/5/8/28/40/66/77/78
SIMDual nano-SIM with dual standbyDual nano-SIM with 5G + 5G; no eSIM in India
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz and 5 GHz–
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.4
NFCGlobal maker overview confirms NFC; availability may vary by regional modelNot supported in India
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG; 3.5 mm headphone socket, Android AuthorityUSB Type-C and OTG
PositioningGPS, GLONASS and BeiDouGPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC and A-GPS; cellular and Wi-Fi positioning

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