Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7570, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 9/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is noticeably lighter (143g vs 194g).

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime by 22 points (31/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 96
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime better?
  • Lighter: 143g vs 194g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 2400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 22 points higher (31/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (96/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime: The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Samsung Exynos 7570 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 54000
Geekbench Single 122
Geekbench Multi 405
Display 5.0" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2388
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 2400 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 2GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 142.8×69.5×8.1 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 143 g 194 g
Price $200
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
  • 2400 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
$200
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (34/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (39/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (100/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (96/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime by 22 points (31/100 vs 9/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.