Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $220 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 16/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 192g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 by 70 points (86/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
Performance 0
Display 51
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 82
Value for money 0
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 better?
  • Lighter: 159g vs 192g
  • Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $825

  • Better portability (82/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 99
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 319
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 3100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 70 points higher (86/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 — 0/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (95/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (82/100 vs 64/100).

Samsung Galaxy J5 2016: The Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3569354
Geekbench Single 99 3310
Geekbench Multi 319 10070
Display 5.2" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2656x1220
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3100 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 145.8×72.3×8.1 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 159 g 192 g
Launch price $220 $825
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
  • 5.2" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
  • 3100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
$220
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Launch price difference: $605. Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 was $605 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (95/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (85/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (81/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (84/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (82/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 by 70 points (86/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.