Samsung Galaxy A24 vs Vivo Y200
The Verdict
Both phones share a $249 price point and 5000mAh battery, but diverge significantly in key areas. Samsung Galaxy A24 features a smaller 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and 1000 nits brightness, paired with MediaTek Helio G99 processing. Vivo Y200 counters with a larger 6.67-inch AMOLED screen boasting 120Hz refresh and exceptional 1800 nits peak brightness, running Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 with 5G connectivity. Camera systems are comparable on paper, though Y200 omits ultra-wide capability. Charging differs dramatically: Y200 delivers 44W FlashCharge versus Galaxy A24's 25W, while Y200 adds IP64 dust/water resistance and newer Android 14. Processing power slightly favors Vivo's Snapdragon chipset for sustained performance. Display quality edges toward Y200 with superior brightness and refresh rate. For content consumption and fast charging, Y200 offers better value despite having slightly lower RAM configurations.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A24 if…
- →Super AMOLED display is rare at this price — vivid colors and deep blacks
- →OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- →5000 mAh battery lasts well over a day
Buy the Vivo Y200 if…
- →120Hz AMOLED display at a budget $249 price
- →5G connectivity in budget segment
- →5000 mAh battery with long endurance
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A24
Pros
- Super AMOLED display is rare at this price — vivid colors and deep blacks
- OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- 5000 mAh battery lasts well over a day
- 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling
- 25W charging is reasonable for the price class
Cons
- No 5G support — 4G LTE only
- Helio G99 struggles with demanding games
- No water resistance or IP rating
- Video recording limited to 1080p at 30fps
- Ultrawide camera at 8 MP is low resolution
Vivo Y200
Pros
- 120Hz AMOLED display at a budget $249 price
- 5G connectivity in budget segment
- 5000 mAh battery with long endurance
- 44W fast charging is good for this price
- 1800 nit brightness for outdoor visibility
Cons
- Only 4 GB RAM
- 8 MP selfie camera is basic
- 2 MP depth sensor is useless
- Only 1080p video recording
- All-plastic construction
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A24 | Vivo Y200 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 14, Funtouch OS 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front | Plastic frame, plastic back |
| IP rating | None | IP64 |
| Dimensions | 159 x 75 x 8.3 mm | 164.1 x 76.2 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8 |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 44W FlashCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 613 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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