Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro vs Vivo V5 Plus
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro and the Vivo V5 Plus, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro | Vivo V5 Plus |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,300 mAh | 3,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.7 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 172 g | — |
| Released | Feb 2017 | Jan 2017 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro is ahead on battery, wired charging, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro | Vivo V5 Plus |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.7 inches | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~73.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Protection | 2.5D Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro | Vivo V5 Plus |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) | Android 6 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 506 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro | Vivo V5 Plus |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), up to 256GB | No |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro | Vivo V5 Plus |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9, AF | 16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR, Phase Detection Auto-Focus | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro | Vivo V5 Plus |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9 | — |
| Features | Beautifying effects | Selfie Softlight (LED flash) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Dual | — | 20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm (Sony IMX376 sensor) + 8 MP (depth sensor) |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro | Vivo V5 Plus |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3160 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging (charges in under 100 minutes) | 10W wired (Fast charging) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro | Vivo V5 Plus |
|---|
| Dimensions | 156.5 x 77.2 x 7 mm (6.16 x 3.04 x 0.28 in) | 152.6 x 74 x 7.3 mm (6.01 x 2.91 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 172 g | 158.6 g (5.61 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro | Vivo V5 Plus |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.0, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro | Vivo V5 Plus |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, January | 2017, January |
| Status | Released 2017, February | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro or Vivo V5 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro — 3,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro versus 3,160 mAh for the Vivo V5 Plus.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro or Vivo V5 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro — Feb 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro versus Jan 2017 for the Vivo V5 Plus.
Is the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro or the Vivo V5 Plus rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro 7/10 and the Vivo V5 Plus 7/10.
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