Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Vivo iQOO Z11x

The Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo iQOO Z11x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; estimated prices are $147 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads — 37/100 vs 27/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z11x is faster in AnTuTu (1,214,772 vs 602,971); the Samsung Galaxy A17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11x doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z11x is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A17 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 28
Battery 37
Design 62
Value for money 100
Vivo iQOO Z11x
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 51
Design 62
Value for money 98
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
  • Cheaper: $147 vs $170

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 98/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11x better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1214772 vs 602971
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1890
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11x, the Vivo iQOO Z11x scores 10 points higher (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 62/100. In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).

Samsung Galaxy A17: The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z11x: The Vivo iQOO Z11x is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A17 Vivo iQOO Z11x
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo
AnTuTu 602971 1214772
Geekbench Single 760 1061
Geekbench Multi 1890 3185
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2400x1080
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 25W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 190 g 190 g
Price $147 $170
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Vivo iQOO Z11x
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo iQOO Z11x
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Vivo iQOO Z11x
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 and Vivo iQOO Z11x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A17 MediaTek Helio G99
27/100
602971 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z11x MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo
37/100 +50.4%
1214772 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Z11x leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 50.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A17
$147
Vivo iQOO Z11x
$170

Price difference: $23. Samsung Galaxy A17 is cheaper by $23.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 62/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?

The Vivo iQOO Z11x is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A17 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11x — 37/100.

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?

The Vivo iQOO Z11x leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 over the Vivo iQOO Z11x?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z11x is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.