Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $459 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 18/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $840
- Better portability (68/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 175
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 760
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 71 points higher (89/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 16/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (100/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (90/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (68/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7880 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 175 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 760 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 6.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×77.6×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
- Main: 16MP f/1.9
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
- 5.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1920x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $381. Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 was $381 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (100/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (78/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (90/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (68/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 by 71 points (89/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.