Samsung Galaxy F17 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy F17 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1330, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $185 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 46/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 607,489).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy F17
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy F17 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $970
- Better portability (69/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy F17 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 44 points higher (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy F17 — 56/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; 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 X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F17 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F17 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F17 (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F17 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy F17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy F17 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy F17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy F17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy F17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy F17 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy F17 by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $785. Samsung Galaxy F17 was $785 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F17 (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F17 (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F17 (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F17 (81/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy F17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy F17 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F17 by 44 points (90/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy F17 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy F17 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy F17 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy F17 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy F17 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.