OnePlus 16 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7570. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 13/100 (a 82-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the OnePlus 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 122
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 405
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 2400 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime better?
- Overall rating 13/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime, the OnePlus 16 scores 82 points higher (95/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (95/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Samsung Exynos 7570 | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 122 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 405 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 2400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 142.8×69.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 143 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- 2400 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (95/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime by 82 points (95/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.