Poco F7 vs Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7570; launch prices were $399 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 16/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 is noticeably lighter (149g vs 215g).
Poco F7
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
- Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 122
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 405
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 2400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 149g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $399
- Better portability (81/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017, the Poco F7 scores 50 points higher (66/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (81/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Poco F7 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (81/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (81/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Poco F7 | Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 7570 | |
| AnTuTu | 2205289 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 122 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 405 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.0" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 2400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 143.2×70.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 149 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $200 |
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
- 5.0" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
- 2400 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $199. Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 was $199 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (81/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (83/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (68/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (81/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017?
The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 by 50 points (66/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017?
The Poco F7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (81/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 is a better fit for everyday use.