Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $166 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 48/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 603,772); the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $166 vs $899
- Better portability (68/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 603772
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 40 points higher (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 66/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100; 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 X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (96/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (68/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 603772 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $166 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $733. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G was $733 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (94/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (96/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (68/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro 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 X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.