Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $260 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 20/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $970
- Better portability (79/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 192269
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 172
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 492
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3300 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 70 points higher (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 — 0/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (79/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7870 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 192269 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 172 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 492 | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.5" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.7×76.0×7.8 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
- 3300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 by 96.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $710. Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 was $710 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (79/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 by 70 points (90/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.