Honor 70 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2016

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 9/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 178g).

The Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 by 29 points (38/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 95
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 better?
  • Lighter: 159g vs 178g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016, the Honor 70 scores 29 points higher (38/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016: The Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
AnTuTu 28000
Geekbench Single 99
Geekbench Multi 319
Display 6.7" OLED 5.2" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 3100 mAh
Charging 66W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 54 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 16GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 145.8×72.3×8.1 mm
Weight 178 g 159 g
Price $220
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
  • 5.2" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
  • 3100 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
$220
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (53/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (43/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (100/100 vs 77/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?

The Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 by 29 points (38/100 vs 9/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 — 9/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?

The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.