Samsung Galaxy M17 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 26/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.6mm).
Samsung Galaxy M17
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 194g
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (34/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 5 points higher (31/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17 | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 607137 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1963 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $130 | — |
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Samsung Galaxy M17 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.