Samsung Galaxy M17 vs Vivo Y21d
The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Vivo Y21d (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7225; estimated prices are $130 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y21d leads — 27/100 vs 26/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21d has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,137 vs 300,000); the Samsung Galaxy M17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21d doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 209g).
Samsung Galaxy M17
Vivo Y21d
- Higher AnTuTu: 607137 vs 300000
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 1750
- Lighter: 192g vs 209g
- Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 38/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $110 vs $130
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the Vivo Y21d, the Vivo Y21d scores 1 points higher (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d leads (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Vivo Y21d are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (60/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17 | Vivo Y21d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Unisoc T7225 | |
| AnTuTu | 607137 | 300000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 580 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1963 | 1750 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 166.1×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 209 g | |
| Price | $130 | $110 |
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y21d
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y21d
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1608
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21d
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy M17 and Vivo Y21d, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Vivo Y21d by 102.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $20. Vivo Y21d is cheaper by $20.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Vivo Y21d are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (54/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (60/100 vs 38/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Vivo Y21d?
The Vivo Y21d edges out the Samsung Galaxy M17 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Vivo Y21d?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo Y21d — 27/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the Vivo Y21d?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y21d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.