Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $147 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 552,286); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Samsung Galaxy A17
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $799
- Better portability (70/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (70/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (90/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $147 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 88.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $652. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $652 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (92/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (70/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (90/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.