Honor GT Pro vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410; launch prices were $485 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 16/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 99
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 319
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $485
- Better portability (82/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016, the Honor GT Pro scores 67 points higher (83/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 — 0/100; 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 Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (70/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 significantly outperforms the Honor GT Pro (82/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 99 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 319 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 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 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 145.8×72.3×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor GT 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 Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- 3100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $265. Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 was $265 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (70/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 significantly outperforms the Honor GT Pro (82/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 by 67 points (83/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.