Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 16/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is thinner (6.1mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 99
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 319
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 159g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 better?
- Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 73 points higher (89/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (100/100 vs 82/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 99 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 319 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 3100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 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 | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 145.8×72.3×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | — | $220 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- 3100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (85/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (100/100 vs 82/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 by 73 points (89/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.