Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7570, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $200 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 16/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 is noticeably lighter (149g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 by 66 points (82/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
Performance 0
Display 51
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 81
Value for money 0
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 better?
  • Lighter: 149g vs 216g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $499

  • Better portability (81/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 122
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 405
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 66 points higher (82/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (95/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (81/100 vs 44/100).

Samsung Galaxy J3 2017: The Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Samsung Exynos 7570 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3815522
Geekbench Single 122 3228
Geekbench Multi 405 9553
Display 5.0" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 2400 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 143.2×70.3×8.2 mm
Weight 149 g 216 g
Launch price $200 $499
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
  • 5.0" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
  • 2400 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
$200
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Launch price difference: $299. Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 was $299 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (95/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (99/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (65/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (75/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (81/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 by 66 points (82/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.