Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $349 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 20/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2350); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is noticeably lighter (138g vs 216g).
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 138g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $499
- Better portability (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 192269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 172
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 492
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2350 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 62 points higher (82/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (99/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (84/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7870 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 192269 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 172 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 492 | 9553 | |
| Display | 4.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2350 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 135.4×66.2×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 138 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $499 |
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- 4.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- 2350 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $150. Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 was $150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (95/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (99/100 vs 49/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (65/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (75/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (84/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 62 points (82/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.