Smartphones · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone- Memory (RAM):
- 8 GB
- Screen size:
- 6.7 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,107
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone vs vivo Y 31 S 256GB: which one suits you?
The two differ in 6 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone is cheaper by SAR 112 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 112
Choose the
vivo Y 31 S 256GB if you care about:- Larger screen size: 17.06 in vs 6.7 in
- Bigger battery for a longer day (6,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh)
The deciding difference here: screen size and battery capacity and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Key differences
Screen size
6.7 in✓ 17.06 inDisplay type
AMOLEDLCDBattery capacity
5,000 mAh✓ 6,500 mAh
Specifications side by side
22 of 22 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,107 | SAR 1,219 |
| Storage | — | 256 GB |
| Processor | Exynos 1330 | — |
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | ✓ 6,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | — |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — |
| Years of OS updates | 6 years | — |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Front camera | 13 MP | — |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | ✓ 17.06 in |
| Display type | AMOLED | LCD |
| Resolution | 720 x 1560 | — |
| Screen refresh rate | 90 Hz | — |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
| Dual SIM | Yes | — |
| Water and dust rating | IP54 | — |
| Operating system | Android 15 | Origin OS 6.0 |
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Colour | Blue | Black |
| Dimensions | 16.4 x 7.8 x 0.7 cm | — |
| Weight | 192 g | — |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery capacity between the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone and the vivo Y 31 S 256GB?
Battery capacity is higher on the vivo Y 31 S 256GB: 6,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in memory (RAM) between the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone and the vivo Y 31 S 256GB?
No difference here: memory (RAM) is 8 GB on both.
What is the difference in screen size between the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone and the vivo Y 31 S 256GB?
Screen size is higher on the vivo Y 31 S 256GB: 17.06 in vs 6.7 in on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in display type between the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone and the vivo Y 31 S 256GB?
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone: AMOLED; vivo Y 31 S 256GB: LCD. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.