OnePlus Ace 6T vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
The OnePlus Ace 6T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870; launch prices were $320 and $280. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6T leads — 72/100 vs 21/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6T has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6T is faster in AnTuTu (2,788,201 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6T
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
What makes OnePlus Ace 6T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2788201 vs 192269
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 172
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 492
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $320
- Better portability (84/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6T vs the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017, the OnePlus Ace 6T scores 51 points higher (72/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T leads (89/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T leads (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T leads (77/100 vs 15/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 6T — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 — 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 6T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (89/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6T (84/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6T | Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 7870 | |
| AnTuTu | 2788201 | 192269 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 172 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 492 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 146.2×71.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $320 | $280 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 6T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 6T
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 6T and Samsung Galaxy J5 2017, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6T leads Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 by 1350.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $40. Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 was $40 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (89/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (35/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6T (84/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6T or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017?
The OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 by 51 points (72/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6T and the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017?
The OnePlus Ace 6T has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6T or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017?
The OnePlus Ace 6T leads on camera score (35/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6T or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017?
The OnePlus Ace 6T leads on performance (89/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6T over the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017?
The OnePlus Ace 6T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.