Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 45/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Better camera (33/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 8 points higher (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $147 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (57/100 vs 43/100).