Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Vivo T5e
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Vivo T5e (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225; launch prices were $166 and $136. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads — 48/100 vs 31/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5e has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Vivo T5e
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 1750
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $136 vs $166
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs the Vivo T5e, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G scores 17 points higher (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (33/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 68/100, Vivo T5e — 40/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Vivo T5e (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Vivo T5e (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Vivo T5e (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Vivo T5e are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Vivo T5e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Unisoc T7225 | |
| AnTuTu | 602971 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 580 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1963 | 1750 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 570 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.3×77.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $166 | $136 |
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo T5e
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo T5e
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo T5e
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $30. Vivo T5e was $30 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Vivo T5e (47/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Vivo T5e (67/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Vivo T5e (33/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Vivo T5e are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Vivo T5e?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably better than the Vivo T5e — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Vivo T5e?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo T5e — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Vivo T5e?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Vivo T5e?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads on performance (47/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G over the Vivo T5e?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo T5e is a better fit for everyday use.