Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Vivo Y77 (China)

The Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo Y77 (China) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y77 (China) leads — 29/100 vs 27/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Samsung Galaxy A17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y77 (China) doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.6mm).

The Vivo Y77 (China) edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 28
Battery 37
Design 62
Value for money 100
Vivo Y77 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 194g

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y77 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the Vivo Y77 (China), the Vivo Y77 (China) scores 2 points higher (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Vivo Y77 (China) are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (100/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A17: The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y77 (China): The Vivo Y77 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A17 Vivo Y77 (China)
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 MediaTek Dimensity 930
AnTuTu 602971
Geekbench Single 760
Geekbench Multi 1890
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2388
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 25W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm 164.2×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 190 g 194 g
Price $147
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Vivo Y77 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/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 Y77 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Vivo Y77 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A17
$147
Vivo Y77 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Vivo Y77 (China) are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Vivo Y77 (China)?

The Vivo Y77 (China) edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Vivo Y77 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo Y77 (China) — 29/100.

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 over the Vivo Y77 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y77 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.