Entry-level · 2017
vivo V7
Our Take
CPU benches near recent entry-level phones like the Tecno Pop 6 Pro
A basic entry-level phone — watch out for a smaller battery and an HD+ display.
Watch out
Smaller battery (3000mAh), HD+ display, not Full HD
Skip if
You watch a lot of video or play demanding games
Full specifications
Display
5.7″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1440 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Display
5.7″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1440 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Performance
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm) · 8-core 1.8 GHz · Adreno 506
Basic CPU
Performance
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm) · 8-core 1.8 GHz · Adreno 506
Basic CPU
Best for messaging, calls, and light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.
Camera
16 MP f/2.0 main · 24 MP selfie
Camera
16 MP f/2.0 main · 24 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
16 MP f/2.0
Front camera
24 MP f/2.0
Main sensor
Omnivision OV16880, 1/3.06", 1µm
Slow motion
No, 30 fps
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Battery
3000 mAh
Plan to charge daily
Battery
3000 mAh
Plan to charge daily
Memory
4 GB RAM · 32 GB · expandable
Tight
Memory
4 GB RAM · 32 GB · expandable
Tight
Connectivity
4G LTE · Wi-Fi 5
Connectivity
4G LTE · Wi-Fi 5
Build & Design
139 g · 7.9 mm
Build & Design
139 g · 7.9 mmHeight
149.3 mm
Width
72.8 mm
Thickness
7.9 mm
Weight
139 g
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity · compass
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity · compassSensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Specifications sourced from GSMArena · Read full review
How it stacks up against the rest.
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vs
Apple iPhone X
Loses on most
5 losses
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs OLED panel · 720 × 1440 vs 1125 × 2436 resolution
Lower benchmark score
71k vs 598k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Less protected
None vs IP67 protection
vs
Samsung Galaxy S8
Loses on most
5 losses
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs Super AMOLED panel · 720 × 1440 vs 1440 × 2960 resolution
Lower benchmark score
71k vs 202k AnTuTu
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 30 fps video
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection
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