Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $260 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 20/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 227g).
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 170g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $799
- Better portability (79/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 192269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 172
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 492
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3300 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 69 points higher (89/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 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 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (79/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 192269 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 172 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 492 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.7×76.0×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
- 3300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 by 95.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $539. Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 was $539 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (99/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (99/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (92/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (79/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 by 69 points (89/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.