Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $260 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 20/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 170g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $599
- Better portability (79/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 192269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 172
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 492
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3300 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 66 points higher (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (94/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (79/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 192269 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 172 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 492 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.7×76.0×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
- 3300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $339. Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 was $339 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (94/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (99/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (79/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 by 66 points (86/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.