Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Vivo X Fold6
The Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $147 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 45/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 552,286); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 7.5mm).
Samsung Galaxy A17
Vivo X Fold6
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $1900
- Overall rating 45/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | $147 | $1900 |
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1753. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $1753 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (94/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (82/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 70/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.