Lava Blaze Dragon vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $109 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 48/100 vs 42/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,489 vs 568,395); the Samsung Galaxy M17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Samsung Galaxy M17
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 1826
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $130
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 607489 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 (69/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 6 points higher (48/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100; 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 M17 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Lava Blaze Dragon are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (69/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 607489 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 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 M17
- 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 M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Lava Blaze Dragon by 6.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. Lava Blaze Dragon was $21 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 M17 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Lava Blaze Dragon are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (69/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 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 M17?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.