Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 16/100 (a 80-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 99
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 319
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 better?
- Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 80 points higher (96/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (94/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 99 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 319 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 3100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 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 17 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 145.8×72.3×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 159 g | |
| Launch price | — | $220 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- 3100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (100/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (85/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (94/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 by 80 points (96/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.