Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 vs Vivo X300 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $260 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 20/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 by 67 points (87/100 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 X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
What makes Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 better?
  • Lighter: 170g vs 226g
  • Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $899

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 192269
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 172
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 492
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3300 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 67 points higher (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 — 0/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (93/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (79/100 vs 43/100).

Samsung Galaxy J7 2016: The Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300 Pro: The Vivo X300 Pro 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 J7 2016 Vivo X300 Pro
Processor Samsung Exynos 7870 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 192269 3269794
Geekbench Single 172 3228
Geekbench Multi 492 9553
Display 5.5" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3300 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 40W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 13 MP 200 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) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 151.7×76.0×7.8 mm 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 170 g 226 g
Launch price $260 $899
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
  • 5.5" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6510 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 Samsung Exynos 7870
20/100
192269 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +94.1%
3269794 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
$260
Vivo X300 Pro
$899

Launch price difference: $639. Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 was $639 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (93/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (84/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (96/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (81/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (79/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 by 67 points (87/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 and the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 over the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.