Samsung Galaxy M17 5G vs iQOO Z11 Lite
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G wins 3 of 5. Buy Samsung Galaxy M17 5G if you want better photos, more speed for games and the longest software support. Buy iQOO Z11 Lite if you want longer battery life and to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraSamsung Galaxy M17 5G. Takes the better photos: camera score 4 out of 10, against 2.
- BatteryiQOO Z11 Lite. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 7 out of 10, against 6. It has a 6500 mAh battery.
- SpeedSamsung Galaxy M17 5G. Faster for games and heavy apps: Samsung Exynos 1330, speed score 3 out of 10, against 2.
- UpdatesSamsung Galaxy M17 5G. 6 years of updates promised.
- PriceiQOO Z11 Lite. Costs 3% less.
Overall, Samsung Galaxy M17 5G wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | iQOO Z11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹19,999 | ₹19,499 |
| Launched | 10 October 2025 | 24 July 2026 |
| Software now | One UI 8.5 (Android 16), launched with One UI 7 (Android 15) | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 6.8/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Battery | 5000mAh battery is enough for a normal day; 25W charging is slow. | 6500mAh battery lasted 15.2 hours in 91mobiles' PCMark test, so it easily gets through a day; 44W charging is full in just over an hour. |
| Camera | 50MP main camera with stabilisation, plus wide-angle and macro cameras and a 13MP selfie camera. | Basic 50MP main camera with no wide-angle; fine for daylight snaps. |
| Speed | Exynos 1330 is smooth for daily use but struggles with demanding games. | Dimensity 6300 handles everyday apps and stays cool in light games. |
| Catch | No headphone jack, a smaller battery than rivals, and the price has risen from ₹12,499 to ₹19,999. | Low-resolution screen with an old waterdrop notch, a weak 5MP selfie camera and only two Android updates. |
| Updates | 6 years | 2 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | iQOO Z11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 1100 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass Victus | 6.74-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) LCD, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, waterdrop notch |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) |
| CPU | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G68 MP2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Exynos NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | MediaTek APU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 4GB RAM, 128GB (Not officially stated; microSDXC (shared SIM slot)) | 4GB RAM, 128GB (Storage type not officially stated, LPDDR4X; microSD (hybrid slot)) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 44W wired |
| Cameras | 50 MP main (1/2.76", f/1.8, AF, OIS) + 5 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 2 MP macro; 13 MP selfie (f/2.0) | 50 MP main (Sony IMX852, f/1.8) + 0.08 MP auxiliary; 5 MP selfie (f/2.2) |
| Water and dust | IP54 | IP65, MIL-STD-810H |
| Size and weight | 7.5mm thick, 192g | 8.39mm thick, 209g |
| Software | One UI 7 (Android 15) at launch, One UI 8.5 (Android 16) now | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) at launch, OriginOS 6 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 6 years promised | 2 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C 2.0, no 3.5mm jack | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC not mentioned, USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm jack |
| Modem | Integrated Exynos 5G modem | Integrated MediaTek 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Single loudspeaker, no headphone jack; haptics not detailed | Single speaker, 3.5mm jack; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Moonlight Silver, Sapphire Black | Midnight Blue, Solar Flame |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G₹19,999
- iQOO Z11 Lite₹19,499
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M17 5G or iQOO Z11 Lite?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Samsung Galaxy M17 5G if you want better photos, more speed for games and the longest software support. Buy iQOO Z11 Lite if you want longer battery life and to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- iQOO Z11 Lite lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G costs ₹19,999, iQOO Z11 Lite costs ₹19,499.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G: 6 years, now on One UI 8.5 (Android 16). iQOO Z11 Lite: 2 years, now on OriginOS 6 (Android 16).