Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

The Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads — 31/100 vs 8/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 203g).

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 by 23 points (31/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 5
Battery 1
Design 67
Value for money 78
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 46
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 203g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 5/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 23 points higher (31/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (27/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (51/100 vs 1/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (27/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (51/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (78/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A7 2017: The Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022): The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Processor Samsung Exynos 7880 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 95000
Geekbench Single 175
Geekbench Multi 760
Display 5.7" Super AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1920x1080 1080x2408
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3600 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 15W 44W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 6.0 Android 12, Funtouch 12
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 156.8×77.6×7.9 mm 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm
Weight 186 g 203 g
Price $459
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
  • Main: 16MP f/1.9
  • Front: 16MP
5
camera
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
  • 5.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1920x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
  • 3600 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
1
battery
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
$459
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
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 Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (27/100 vs 5/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (51/100 vs 1/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (67/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 by 23 points (31/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 5/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.