Lava Blaze Dragon vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $109 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads — 48/100 vs 42/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is faster in AnTuTu (603,772 vs 568,395); the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 1826
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $166
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 603772 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 915
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Lighter: 192g vs 210g
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G scores 6 points higher (48/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Lava Blaze Dragon are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (68/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 603772 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $166 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads Lava Blaze Dragon by 5.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $57. Lava Blaze Dragon was $57 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Lava Blaze Dragon are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (68/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G edges out the Lava Blaze Dragon by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (68/100 vs 41/100).