Honor Magic9 Super vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 16/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 99
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 319
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 227g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 71 points higher (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (99/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (91/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (82/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 99 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 319 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 3100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 145.8×72.3×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | — | $220 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- 3100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9 Super
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (99/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (84/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (91/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (82/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 by 71 points (87/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.