Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 9/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 2350); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is noticeably lighter (138g vs 194g).

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 22 points (31/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 86
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 better?
  • Lighter: 138g vs 194g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 2350 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 22 points higher (31/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (86/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A3 2017: The Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Samsung Exynos 7870 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 192269
Geekbench Single 172
Geekbench Multi 492
Display 4.7" Super AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1280x720 1080x2388
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 2350 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 15W 80W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 2GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 16GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 6.0 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 135.4×66.2×7.9 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 138 g 194 g
Price $349
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
  • Main: 13MP f/1.9
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
  • 4.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
  • 2350 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
$349
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (34/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (39/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (100/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 22 points (31/100 vs 9/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.