Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 vs Vivo X300 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $459 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 18/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 230g).

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 by 73 points (91/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
Performance 1
Display 55
Camera 14
Battery 16
Portability 68
Value for money 0
Vivo X300 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 89
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 39
Value for money 94
What makes Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 230g
  • Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $950

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 175
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 760
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 14/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 73 points higher (91/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 16/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 — 0/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (99/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (96/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (68/100 vs 39/100).

Samsung Galaxy A7 2017: The Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300 Ultra: The Vivo X300 Ultra 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 A7 2017 Vivo X300 Ultra
Processor Samsung Exynos 7880 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 4247433
Geekbench Single 175 3640
Geekbench Multi 760 11033
Display 5.7" Super AMOLED 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1920x1080 3168x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3600 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Wireless charging 40W
DXOMark (camera) 170
Main camera 16 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 6.0 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP69
Dimensions 156.8×77.6×7.9 mm 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm
Weight 186 g 230 g
Launch price $459 $950
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
  • Main: 16MP f/1.9
  • Front: 16MP
14
camera
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
  • 5.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1920x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
55
display
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
  • 3600 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless charging: no data
16
battery
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
$459
Vivo X300 Ultra
$950

Launch price difference: $491. Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 was $491 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (99/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (89/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (96/100 vs 14/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (85/100 vs 16/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (68/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 by 73 points (91/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 14/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.