Honor 5C vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Honor 5C and the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Honor 5C | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | — |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 156 g | 170 g |
| Released | May 2016 | Apr 2016 |
Summary: Honor 5C is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Honor 5C | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.2 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Protection | Undisclosed | Not specified |
Platform
| Honor 5C | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 7.0 Nougat, EMUI 4.1 | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 650 (16 nm) | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) or Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - Exynos / Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - Snapdragon |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP2 | Mali-T830 MP1 - Exynos / Adreno 405 - Snapdragon |
Memory
| Honor 5C | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Honor 5C | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, autofocus | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Honor 5C | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 5 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | LED flash |
Battery
| Honor 5C | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po | Removable Li-Ion 3300 mAh |
| Capacity | 3000 mAh, non-removable | — |
| Charging | Standard 10W | — |
| Talk time | — | Up to 23 h (3G) |
| Music play | — | Up to 96 h |
Body
| Honor 5C | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 147.1 x 73.8 x 8.3 mm | 151.7 x 76 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 156 g | 170 g |
| Build | Metal frame, metal back | Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, hybrid slot) | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Honor 5C | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | No | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio, RDS, recording |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Honor 5C | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| Announced | April 2016 | March 2016 |
| Released | May 2016 (Global), June 20, 2016 (Europe) | — |
| Status | — | Available. Released April 2016 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Honor 5C or Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) — 3,000 mAh for the Honor 5C versus 3,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016).
Which is lighter, Honor 5C or Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)?
Honor 5C — 156 g for the Honor 5C versus 170 g for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016).
Which is newer, Honor 5C or Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)?
Honor 5C — May 2016 for the Honor 5C versus Apr 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016).
Is the Honor 5C or the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) rated higher?
We rate the Honor 5C 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) 6/10.
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