Lava Blaze Dragon vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $109 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17e leads — 43/100 vs 42/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17e has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Blaze Dragon is faster in AnTuTu (568,395 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Samsung Galaxy M17e
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 568395 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 1980
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $140
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17e better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Samsung Galaxy M17e scores 1 points higher (43/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy M17e — 62/100; 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, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Samsung Galaxy M17e are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Samsung Galaxy M17e are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (57/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $140 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Dragon leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 7.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $31. Lava Blaze Dragon was $31 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Samsung Galaxy M17e are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Samsung Galaxy M17e are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (57/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Samsung Galaxy M17e edges out the Lava Blaze Dragon by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy M17e (57/100 vs 41/100).