Samsung Galaxy M17 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $130 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 607,489); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M17
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $840
- Better portability (69/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 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 iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (69/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M17 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 89.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $710. Samsung Galaxy M17 was $710 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (69/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.