Honor Magic7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2016

The Honor Magic7 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 $899 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 16/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 223g).

The Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 by 69 points (85/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7 Pro
Performance 92
Display 84
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 36
Value for money 82
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
Performance 0
Display 51
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 82
Value for money 0
What makes Honor Magic7 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 99
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 319
  • Bigger battery: 5850 vs 3100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 better?
  • Lighter: 159g vs 223g
  • Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $899

  • Better portability (82/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic7 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016, the Honor Magic7 Pro scores 69 points higher (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (82/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 Pro — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (82/100 vs 36/100).

Honor Magic7 Pro: The Honor Magic7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016: The Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic7 Pro Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
AnTuTu 3119308
Geekbench Single 3041 99
Geekbench Multi 9494 319
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 5.2" AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5850 mAh 3100 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 16GB
OS Android 15
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.7×77.1×8.8 mm 145.8×72.3×8.1 mm
Weight 223 g 159 g
Launch price $899 $220
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic7 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
  • 5.2" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7 Pro
  • 5850 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
  • 3100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic7 Pro
$899
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
$220

Launch price difference: $679. Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 was $679 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (84/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (82/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (82/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?

The Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 by 69 points (85/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?

The Honor Magic7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?

The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?

The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic7 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?

The Honor Magic7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 is a better fit for everyday use.