Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $220 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 16/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $799
- Better portability (82/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 99
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 319
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 73 points higher (89/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (99/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (82/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 99 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 319 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.2" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3100 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 145.8×72.3×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 159 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- 3100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $579. Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 was $579 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (99/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (99/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (92/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (82/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 by 73 points (89/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.