Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z11x
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Vivo iQOO Z11x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; launch prices were $166 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads — 53/100 vs 48/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z11x is faster in AnTuTu (983,562 vs 603,772).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Vivo iQOO Z11x
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $166 vs $170
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11x better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 983562 vs 603772
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z11x, the Vivo iQOO Z11x scores 5 points higher (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads (58/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 66/100, Vivo iQOO Z11x — 74/100; 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 Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Vivo iQOO Z11x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 603772 | 983562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $166 | $170 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Vivo iQOO Z11x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11x leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 38.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $4. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G was $4 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11x — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x leads on performance (58/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G over the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z11x (58/100 vs 46/100).