Honor Magic V6 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410; launch prices were $1599 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 16/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 99
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 319
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $1599
- Better portability (82/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016, the Honor Magic V6 scores 66 points higher (82/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, 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 Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (82/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 99 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 319 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 3100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 145.8×72.3×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- 3100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1379. Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 was $1379 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (98/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (83/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (78/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (82/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 by 66 points (82/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.