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In 5G networks, the coverage area of the base stations is smaller and the communications are at higher frequencies. The small cell concept has risen with high mobility and small coverage area. Mobile users can move among the small cells with different service requirements as a result of handover. The frequency of changing the small cell and the considered handover parameters affect the quality of service. In this paper, the handover performance analysis with different metrics and a realistic urban channel model is investigated for 5G small cells. The effect of the traditional handover metrics performance, on the 5G small cell handover procedure, is also shown. This study contributes to the research for developing new procedures on 5G small cell handover.