Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Samsung Galaxy S7 (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8890, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $670 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 27/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 413,736); the Samsung Galaxy S7 is noticeably lighter (152g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 by 55 points (82/100 vs 27/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S7

Performance 29
Display 51
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 84
Value for money 0

Vivo iQOO 15T

Performance 97
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 86

What makes Samsung Galaxy S7 better?

  • Lighter: 152g vs 216g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 44/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 413736
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 413
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1102
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $670

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S7 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 55 points higher (82/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S7 — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (84/100 vs 44/100).

Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S7 Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Samsung Exynos 8890 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 413736 4704310
Geekbench Single 413 3293
Geekbench Multi 1102 10243
Display 5.1" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution — 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging — 100W
Main camera 12 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS — Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 142.4×69.6×7.9 mm —
Weight 152 g 216 g
Launch price $670 $499

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S7

  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • Main: 200MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S7

  • 5.1" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy S7

  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
15
battery

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S7 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Samsung Exynos 8890
27/100
413736 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +91.2%
4704310 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy S7 by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S7

$670

Vivo iQOO 15T

$499

Launch price difference: $171. Vivo iQOO 15T was $171 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (97/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (99/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (65/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (75/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (84/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S7 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 by 55 points (82/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Samsung Galaxy S7 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S7 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S7 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S7 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.