Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Vivo X Fold6
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $166 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 48/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 603,772).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $166 vs $1900
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 603772
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 40 points higher (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 66/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 84/100; 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 X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (100/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 603772 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | — | |
| Launch price | $166 | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1734. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G was $1734 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (95/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (82/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (100/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.