Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 vs Vivo X300 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $260 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 20/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 230g).

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 by 71 points (91/100 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 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 89
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 39
Value for money 94
What makes Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 better?
  • Lighter: 170g vs 230g
  • Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $950

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 192269
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 172
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 492
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3300 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 71 points higher (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 — 0/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra 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 X300 Ultra (79/100 vs 39/100).

Samsung Galaxy J7 2016: The Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300 Ultra: The Vivo X300 Ultra 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 Ultra
Processor Samsung Exynos 7870 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 192269 4247433
Geekbench Single 172 3640
Geekbench Multi 492 11033
Display 5.5" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 3168x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3300 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 40W
DXOMark (camera) 170
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP69
Dimensions 151.7×76.0×7.8 mm 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm
Weight 170 g 230 g
Launch price $260 $950
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
  • 5.5" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

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

Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 Samsung Exynos 7870
20/100
192269 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
91/100 +95.5%
4247433 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 by 95.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
$260
Vivo X300 Ultra
$950

Launch price difference: $690. Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 was $690 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (99/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (89/100 vs 51/100).

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra 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 X300 Ultra (79/100 vs 39/100).

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

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 by 71 points (91/100 vs 20/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.

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

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

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

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 11/100).

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

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