Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Vivo Y11
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Vivo Y11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $166 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads — 48/100 vs 38/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y11 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is faster in AnTuTu (603,772 vs 528,398); the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Vivo Y11
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 603772 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 771
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 209g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y11 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $166
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs the Vivo Y11, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G scores 10 points higher (48/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (33/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 66/100, Vivo Y11 — 50/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Vivo Y11 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Vivo Y11 (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y11 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Vivo Y11 (68/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Vivo Y11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 603772 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $166 | $149 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y11
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y11
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y11
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Vivo Y11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads Vivo Y11 by 14.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $17. Vivo Y11 was $17 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Vivo Y11 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Vivo Y11 (33/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y11 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Vivo Y11 (68/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Vivo Y11?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably better than the Vivo Y11 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Vivo Y11?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo Y11 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Vivo Y11?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G over the Vivo Y11?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (33/100 vs 10/100).