Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7570, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 13/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is noticeably lighter (143g vs 226g).
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 143g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $999
- Better portability (82/100 vs 40/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 122
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 405
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 2400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 75 points higher (88/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime — 0/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (96/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (82/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7570 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 122 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 405 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 142.8×69.5×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 143 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- 2400 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Launch price difference: $799. Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime was $799 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (96/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (93/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (82/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime by 75 points (88/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.