Samsung Galaxy M17 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $130 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 48/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 607,137); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 216g).
Samsung Galaxy M17
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 192g vs 216g
- Cheaper: $130 vs $499
- Better portability (69/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 607137
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1963
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 34 points higher (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (69/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 607137 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1963 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $130 | $499 |
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy M17 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 84.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $369. Samsung Galaxy M17 is cheaper by $369.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (95/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (65/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (69/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 34 points (82/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.