Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $147 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 45/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 552,286); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 37 points (82/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17
Performance 43
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 44
Portability 70
Value for money 66
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 216g
  • Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $499

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 552286
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 37 points higher (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (90/100 vs 66/100).

Samsung Galaxy A17: The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A17 Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 552286 3815522
Geekbench Single 727 3228
Geekbench Multi 2047 9553
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1440x3168
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 25W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm
Weight 190 g 216 g
Launch price $147 $499
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A17 MediaTek Helio G99
45/100
552286 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +85.5%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A17
$147
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Launch price difference: $352. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $352 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (95/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (99/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (65/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (75/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (70/100 vs 44/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (90/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 37 points (82/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.