Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 18/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP.

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 by 74 points (92/100 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 X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 better?


  • Overall rating 18/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 175
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 760
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 14/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 74 points higher (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (100/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (85/100 vs 16/100).

Vivo X500 Pro Max: The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Samsung Exynos 7880 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu — 4838033
Geekbench Single 175 4188
Geekbench Multi 760 13145
Display 5.7" Super AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1920x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3600 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Wireless charging — 40W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 6.0 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 156.8×77.6×7.9 mm —
Weight 186 g —
Launch price $459 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy A7 2017

  • Main: 16MP f/1.9
  • Front: 16MP
14
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy A7 2017

  • 5.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1920x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
55
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy A7 2017

  • 3600 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless charging: no data
16
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy A7 2017

$459

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (100/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (94/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (87/100 vs 14/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (85/100 vs 16/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 by 74 points (92/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 14/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.