Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7570, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 13/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime doesn't.

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime by 52 points (65/100 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
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Performance 70
Display 94
Camera 43
Battery 72
Portability 36
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime better?

  • Better portability (82/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 122
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 405
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 2400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 52 points higher (65/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (82/100 vs 36/100).

Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime: The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra: The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Processor Samsung Exynos 7570 MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate
AnTuTu 1700848
Geekbench Single 122 1398
Geekbench Multi 405 4313
Display 5.0" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 2400 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 70W
Wireless charging 30W
Main camera 13 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 13 MP
RAM 2GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB
OS Android 15, HIOS 15
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 142.8×69.5×8.1 mm 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm
Weight 143 g
Launch price $200
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
  • 2400 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • Wireless: 30W
72
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
$200
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (70/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (94/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (43/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (72/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (82/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime by 52 points (65/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (70/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.