We are going to compare again two new smartphones which are closely priced with each other – the Vivo Y17 and the Huawei Y9 Prime.
Both are midrange smartphones with midrange chipsets, large internal memory and big batteries. But these phones have their own advantages and disadvantages which can be a deal breaker for you. Let’s compare them and find out which phone better suits you.
| Vivo V17 | Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 | |
| Processor | Octa Core MediaTek Helio P35 | Octa Core HiSilicon Kirin 710F |
| Graphics | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali G51 MP4 |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Memory | 128GB expandable via microSD up to 256GB | 128GB expandable via microSD up 1TB |
| Display | 6.35-inch HD+ IPS LCD display, 720 × 1544 resolution | 6.59-inch Full HD LTPS IPS LCD display (2340 x 1080 pixels) |
| Rear Camera | 13MP f/2.2 with PDAF 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor | 16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF 8 MP (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor |
| Front Camera | 20MP f/2.0 | 16MP f/2.0 |
| Connectivity | 4G/LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth | 4G/LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear mounted) accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear mounted) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Location Services | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh with 18W fast charge | 4,000 mAh battery |
| Software | Android 9.0 Pie with Funtouch 9 | Android 9.0 Pie with EMUI 9 |
| Price | Php 11,9999 | Php 12,990 |
Reasons to get the Vivo Y17
- Great build quality. A small notch is still better than having a pop up camera since moving parts in a phone breaks down in time.
- Surprisingly decent cameras and great wide angle shots.
- Better selfies with its 20MP front camera
- Larger battery, fast charging speeds, great battery life
Reasons to get the Huawei Y9 Prime 2019
- We love our unit’s Emerald Green color. It does stand out.
- Sharper and bigger display. You have full HD at 6.59-inch display
- EMUI on this phone is smoother, apps open faster and rare lags reported.
- Kirin 710 is more powerful and more tuned for gaming and media consumption.
- More stable network and WiFi signal. It is one of Huawei’s best features.
Final Thoughts
It is very clear that the Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 wins this comparison but don’t cross out the Vivo Y17 just yet. Its battery life is much, much better then the Y9 Prime especially that the Y17 has lower res display. Moving parts on a phone remains a concern to us especially in the long run. On the flip side, Huawei assures its quality.
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