Samsung Galaxy M17 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $130 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 607,137); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
Samsung Galaxy M17
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $130 vs $799
- Better portability (69/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 607137
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1963
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (69/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 607137 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1963 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $130 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy M17 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $669. Samsung Galaxy M17 is cheaper by $669.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (99/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (92/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (69/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.