Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7570, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 9/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 is noticeably lighter (149g vs 173g).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 96
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 better?
  • Lighter: 149g vs 173g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 2400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 17 points higher (26/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (96/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy J3 2017: The Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Samsung Exynos 7570 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 54000
Geekbench Single 122
Geekbench Multi 405
Display 5.0" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 2400 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 16GB 128GB
OS Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 143.2×70.3×8.2 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 149 g 173 g
Price $200
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
  • 5.0" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
  • 2400 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
$200
Vivo iQOO Z7
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 Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (30/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 83/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (96/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.