Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 vs Vivo X Fold6

The Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7570, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $200 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 16/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.2mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 by 72 points (88/100 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 X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
What makes Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1900

  • Overall rating 16/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 122
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 405
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 2400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 72 points higher (88/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 — 0/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (100/100 vs 81/100).

Samsung Galaxy J3 2017: The Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X Fold6: The Vivo X Fold6 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 J3 2017 Vivo X Fold6
Processor Samsung Exynos 7570 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3485039
Geekbench Single 122 3228
Geekbench Multi 405 9553
Display 5.0" AMOLED 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2480x2200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 2400 mAh 6900 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 2GB 16GB
Storage 16GB 512GB
OS Android 15
Brightness (peak) 5500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 143.2×70.3×8.2 mm 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm
Weight 149 g
Launch price $200 $1900
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
  • 5.0" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
  • 2400 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
$200
Vivo X Fold6
$1900

Launch price difference: $1700. Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 was $1700 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (94/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (81/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (82/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (100/100 vs 81/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 by 72 points (88/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 and the Vivo X Fold6?

The Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 over the Vivo X Fold6?

The Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.