Samsung Galaxy F17 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy F17 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1330, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 24/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy F17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy F17
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Better camera (28/100 vs 27/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy F17 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 6 points higher (30/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy F17 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy F17 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 607137 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1963 | — | |
| 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 | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 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 | 192 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy F17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy F17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy F17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F17 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy F17 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy F17 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Samsung Galaxy F17 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy F17 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy F17 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy F17 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy F17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.