Samsung Galaxy M17 vs Vivo T5e
The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Vivo T5e (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225; launch prices were $130 and $136. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 48/100 vs 31/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5e has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5e doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy M17
Vivo T5e
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 1750
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $136
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the Vivo T5e, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 17 points higher (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (33/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100, Vivo T5e — 40/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Vivo T5e (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Vivo T5e (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Vivo T5e (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Vivo T5e are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17 | Vivo T5e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Unisoc T7225 | |
| AnTuTu | 607137 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 580 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1963 | 1750 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 570 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 167.3×77.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $136 |
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo T5e
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo T5e
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo T5e
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $6. Samsung Galaxy M17 was $6 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Vivo T5e (47/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Vivo T5e (67/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Vivo T5e (33/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Vivo T5e are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Vivo T5e?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably better than the Vivo T5e — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Vivo T5e?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo T5e — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Vivo T5e?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Vivo T5e?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on performance (47/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the Vivo T5e?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo T5e is a better fit for everyday use.