Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7570, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 13/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is noticeably lighter (143g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime by 56 points (69/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
Performance 0
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 82
Value for money 0
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Performance 92
Display 78
Camera 52
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime better?
  • Lighter: 143g vs 215g

  • Better portability (82/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 122
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 405
  • Bigger battery: 4400 vs 2400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (78/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 56 points higher (69/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (39/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (39/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (82/100 vs 66/100).

Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime: The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Processor Samsung Exynos 7570 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3119308
Geekbench Single 122 3041
Geekbench Multi 405 9494
Display 5.0" IPS LCD 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 1968x2184
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 2400 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 15W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 5 MP 10 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 142.8×69.5×8.1 mm 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm
Weight 143 g 215 g
Launch price $200
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
  • 2400 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
$200
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (78/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (52/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (39/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (82/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime by 56 points (69/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.