Honor Magic9 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
The Honor Magic9 (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 leads — 92/100 vs 16/100 (a 76-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 99
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 319
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 209g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016, the Honor Magic9 scores 76 points higher (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (99/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (82/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 99 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 319 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 145.8×72.3×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | — | $220 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 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
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (99/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (85/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (86/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (82/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 by 76 points (92/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.