Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy S7 (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8890, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $670 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 27/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 413,736); the Samsung Galaxy S7 is noticeably lighter (152g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy S7
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 152g vs 215g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 413736
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 413
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1102
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $599 vs $670
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S7 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 59 points higher (86/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 29/100). 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). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (84/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 8890 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 413736 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 413 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1102 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.1" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 142.4×69.6×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $670 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy S7
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S7
- 5.1" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S7
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S7 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy S7 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $71. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $71.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (94/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (99/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (84/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S7 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 by 59 points (86/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy S7 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S7 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 S7 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S7 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy S7 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.