Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime vs Vivo X300s

The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7570, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $200 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 13/100 (a 76-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is noticeably lighter (143g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime by 76 points (89/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
Performance 0
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 82
Value for money
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime better?
  • Lighter: 143g vs 217g
  • Cheaper: $200 vs $723

  • Better portability (82/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 122
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 405
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 2400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 76 points higher (89/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (82/100 vs 42/100).

Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime: The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime Vivo X300s
Processor Samsung Exynos 7570 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3703823
Geekbench Single 122 3228
Geekbench Multi 405 9553
Display 5.0" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 2400 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 40W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 / OriginOS 6
NFC no
Dimensions 142.8×69.5×8.1 mm
Weight 143 g 217 g
Price $200 $723
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
  • 2400 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
$200
Vivo X300s
$723

Price difference: $523. Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is cheaper by $523.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (94/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (94/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (94/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (83/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (82/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime by 76 points (89/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime and the Vivo X300s?

The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime over the Vivo X300s?

The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.