Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime vs Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7570, while the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate; launch prices were $200 and $249. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads — 63/100 vs 13/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is noticeably lighter (143g vs 178g).
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- Lighter: 143g vs 178g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $249
- Better portability (82/100 vs 74/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 122
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 405
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 2400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime vs the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra scores 50 points higher (63/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (58/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (80/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime | Tecno Camon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7570 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1030590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 122 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 405 | 3185 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2400 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 142.8×69.5×8.1 mm | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 143 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $249 |
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- 2400 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $49. Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime was $49 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (58/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (61/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (58/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (80/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime by 50 points (63/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime and the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads on performance (58/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime over the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.