LG K7 vs Samsung Galaxy On5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG K7 and the Samsung Galaxy On5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG K7 | Samsung Galaxy On5 |
|---|
| Price | $99 | $1,073 |
| Our rating | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Battery | 2,125 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 5 GB | 5 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 161 g | 149 g |
| Released | Feb 2016 | Nov 2015 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy On5 is ahead on battery, storage (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy On5 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, LG K7 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| LG K7 | Samsung Galaxy On5 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 pixels (FWVGA) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) |
| Protection | 2.5D Arc Glass | No specific scratch-resistant glass |
Platform
| LG K7 | Samsung Galaxy On5 |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6580M (3G model) / Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (LTE model) | Exynos 3475 Quad |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (3G model) / Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 (LTE model) | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Mali-400MP2 (3G model) / Adreno 304 (LTE model) | Mali-T720 |
Memory
| LG K7 | Samsung Galaxy On5 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB |
| Internal | 8GB 1.5GB RAM (LTE model) | 8GB 1.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| LG K7 | Samsung Galaxy On5 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.6, AF | 8 MP, f/2.2, AF |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 720p | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| LG K7 | Samsung Galaxy On5 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | Gesture Interval Shot | — |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps (some variants 2 MP, 720p@30fps) |
Battery
| LG K7 | Samsung Galaxy On5 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery |
| Capacity | 2125 mAh | — |
| Talk time | Up to 11 hours and 10 minutes (LTE model) | — |
| Stand-by | Up to 13 days and 14 hours (LTE model) | — |
Body
| LG K7 | Samsung Galaxy On5 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 143.6 x 72.5 x 9.1 mm (5.65 x 2.85 x 0.36 in) | 142.3 x 72.1 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 161 g (5.68 oz) | 149 g |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | Plastic body | — |
Comms
| LG K7 | Samsung Galaxy On5 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | — |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | FM Radio (availability may vary) | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| LG K7 | Samsung Galaxy On5 |
|---|
| Announced | 2016, January | October 2015 |
| Status | Released 2016, February | — |
| Released | — | November 2015 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG K7 or Samsung Galaxy On5?
Samsung Galaxy On5 — 2,125 mAh for the LG K7 versus 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy On5.
Which is lighter, LG K7 or Samsung Galaxy On5?
Samsung Galaxy On5 — 161 g for the LG K7 versus 149 g for the Samsung Galaxy On5.
Which is newer, LG K7 or Samsung Galaxy On5?
LG K7 — Feb 2016 for the LG K7 versus Nov 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy On5.
Is the LG K7 or the Samsung Galaxy On5 rated higher?
We rate the LG K7 5/10 and the Samsung Galaxy On5 5/10.
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