OnePlus Ace 5 Racing vs Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7570; launch prices were $250 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads — 66/100 vs 13/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is noticeably lighter (143g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Racing better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 122
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 405
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 2400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime better?
- Lighter: 143g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $250
- Better portability (82/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing vs the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing scores 53 points higher (66/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (68/100 vs 15/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime — 0/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (82/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Samsung Exynos 7570 | |
| AnTuTu | 2536961 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 122 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 2400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | 142.8×69.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 143 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $200 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- 2400 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (84/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (32/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (68/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (82/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime by 53 points (66/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on camera score (32/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on performance (84/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing over the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.