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).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 by 66 points (86/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
Performance 11
Display 51
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 79
Value for money 0
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
What makes Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 better?
  • Lighter: 170g vs 215g
  • Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $599

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Samsung Galaxy J7 2016: The Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15: The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
  • 5.5" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 Samsung Exynos 7870
20/100
192269 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +94.9%
3740528 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
$260
Vivo iQOO 15
$599

Launch price difference: $339. Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 was $339 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.