Honor GT 2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
The Honor GT 2 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 16/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT 2 Pro has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT 2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
What makes Honor GT 2 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 99
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 319
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 better?
- Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT 2 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016, the Honor GT 2 Pro scores 75 points higher (91/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (88/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (88/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 99 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 319 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 3100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 145.8×72.3×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 159 g | |
| Launch price | — | $220 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- 3100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor GT 2 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (98/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (88/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 by 75 points (91/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT 2 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor GT 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor GT 2 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor GT 2 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT 2 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor GT 2 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.