Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 9/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 2350); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is noticeably lighter (138g vs 188g).

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 21 points (30/100 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 Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 better?
  • Lighter: 138g vs 188g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 2350 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 21 points higher (30/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 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 Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (86/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A3 2017: The Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Samsung Exynos 7870 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 192269
Geekbench Single 172
Geekbench Multi 492
Display 4.7" Super AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x720 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 2350 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 44W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB 8GB
Storage 16GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 6.0 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 135.4×66.2×7.9 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 138 g 188 g
Price $349
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
  • Main: 13MP f/1.9
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
  • 4.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
  • 2350 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
$349
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
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 Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (42/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 21 points (30/100 vs 9/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.