Honor Magic7 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410; launch prices were $550 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 16/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 199g).
Honor Magic7
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 99
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 319
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 159g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $550
- Better portability (82/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016, the Honor Magic7 scores 62 points higher (78/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 76/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (82/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | 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 AMOLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1256 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 3100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 145.8×72.3×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | $550 | $220 |
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- 3100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $330. Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 was $330 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (84/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (82/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 by 62 points (78/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 is a better fit for everyday use.