Samsung Galaxy F17 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Samsung Galaxy F17 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1330, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 50/100 vs 46/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy F17 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 607,489); the Samsung Galaxy F17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy F17
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Samsung Galaxy F17 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 936
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1826
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 192g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy F17 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 4 points higher (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy F17 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy F17 is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy F17 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy F17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy F17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy F17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy F17 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Samsung Galaxy F17 by 19.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy F17 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy F17 is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy F17 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Samsung Galaxy F17 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy F17 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy F17 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy F17 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy F17 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on performance (51/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy F17 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (77/100 vs 69/100).