HTC Desire 530 vs Samsung Galaxy On5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the HTC Desire 530 and the Samsung Galaxy On5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| HTC Desire 530 | Samsung Galaxy On5 |
|---|
| Price | $325 | $1,073 |
| Our rating | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Battery | 2,200 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 5 GB | 5 GB |
| Storage (max) | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 140 g | 149 g |
| Released | Feb 2016 | Nov 2015 |
Summary: HTC Desire 530 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy On5 is ahead on battery, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy On5 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, HTC Desire 530 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| HTC Desire 530 | Samsung Galaxy On5 |
|---|
| Type | Super LCD | TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~66.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version, not widely confirmed) | No specific scratch-resistant glass |
Platform
| HTC Desire 530 | Samsung Galaxy On5 |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0 Marshmallow with HTC Sense | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 (MSM8909) | Exynos 3475 Quad |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Adreno 304 | Mali-T720 |
Memory
| HTC Desire 530 | Samsung Galaxy On5 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB |
| Internal | 16GB 1.5GB RAM | 8GB 1.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| HTC Desire 530 | Samsung Galaxy On5 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.4, autofocus | 8 MP, f/2.2, AF |
| Features | BSI sensor, HDR mode, Panorama mode, LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| HTC Desire 530 | Samsung Galaxy On5 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.8 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | BSI sensor, Auto Selfie, Voice Selfie, Photo Editor, HDR mode | — |
| Video | 720p | 1080p@30fps (some variants 2 MP, 720p@30fps) |
Battery
| HTC Desire 530 | Samsung Galaxy On5 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2200 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery |
| Talk time | Up to 13 hours (3G) | — |
| Stand-by | Up to 392 hours (3G) | — |
Body
| HTC Desire 530 | Samsung Galaxy On5 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.9 x 70.9 x 8.3 mm (5.78 x 2.79 x 0.33 in) | 142.3 x 72.1 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 140 g (4.94 oz) | 149 g |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | Plastic body with unique micro-splash finish | — |
Comms
| HTC Desire 530 | Samsung Galaxy On5 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, aptX | 4.1, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| HTC Desire 530 | Samsung Galaxy On5 |
|---|
| Announced | February 2016 | October 2015 |
| Status | Available. Released March 2016 | — |
| Released | — | November 2015 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, HTC Desire 530 or Samsung Galaxy On5?
Samsung Galaxy On5 — 2,200 mAh for the HTC Desire 530 versus 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy On5.
Which is lighter, HTC Desire 530 or Samsung Galaxy On5?
HTC Desire 530 — 140 g for the HTC Desire 530 versus 149 g for the Samsung Galaxy On5.
Which is newer, HTC Desire 530 or Samsung Galaxy On5?
HTC Desire 530 — Feb 2016 for the HTC Desire 530 versus Nov 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy On5.
Is the HTC Desire 530 or the Samsung Galaxy On5 rated higher?
We rate the HTC Desire 530 5/10 and the Samsung Galaxy On5 5/10.
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