Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 vs Vivo X Fold6

The Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $349 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 20/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 2350); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 192,269); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 7.9mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 68 points (88/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
Performance 11
Display 49
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
What makes Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $1900

  • Overall rating 20/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 192269
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 172
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 492
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 2350 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 68 points higher (88/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 — 0/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (94/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (100/100 vs 84/100).

Samsung Galaxy A3 2017: The Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X Fold6: The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 Vivo X Fold6
Processor Samsung Exynos 7870 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 192269 3485039
Geekbench Single 172 3228
Geekbench Multi 492 9553
Display 4.7" Super AMOLED 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1280x720 2480x2200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 2350 mAh 6900 mAh
Charging 15W 80W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 2GB 16GB
Storage 16GB 512GB
OS Android 6.0 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 5500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 135.4×66.2×7.9 mm 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm
Weight 138 g
Launch price $349 $1900
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
  • Main: 13MP f/1.9
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
  • 4.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
49
display
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
  • 2350 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 Samsung Exynos 7870
20/100
192269 AnTuTu
Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100 +94.5%
3485039 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
$349
Vivo X Fold6
$1900

Launch price difference: $1551. Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 was $1551 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (94/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (81/100 vs 49/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (82/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (100/100 vs 84/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 68 points (88/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 and the Vivo X Fold6?

The Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 over the Vivo X Fold6?

The Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.