Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 8/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 by 25 points (33/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 1
Battery 1
Design 73
Value for money 88
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 37
Design 81
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 better?

  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3600 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 175g vs 181g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 1/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 25 points higher (33/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (37/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (37/100 vs 1/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 leads (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (37/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (37/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (88/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy J7 2017: The Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro: The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Processor Samsung Exynos 7870 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 192269
Geekbench Single 172
Geekbench Multi 492
Display 5.5" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3600 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB 8GB
Storage 16GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 152.5×74.8×8.0 mm 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm
Weight 181 g 175 g
Price $320
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
1
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
  • 5.5" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
  • 3600 mAh
  • No wireless charging
1
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
$320
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (37/100 vs 1/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (37/100 vs 1/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 by 25 points (33/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.