Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $147 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 45/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo Y500 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $185
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 10 points higher (55/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (70/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $147 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 (China) leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 37.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $38. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $38 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (74/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (70/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) 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 Y500 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 44/100).