Samsung Galaxy J5 vs Samsung Galaxy On7
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J5 and the Samsung Galaxy On7, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J5 | Samsung Galaxy On7 |
|---|
| Price | $50 | $3,599 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 5 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 146 g | 172 g |
| Released | Jun 2015 | Oct 2015 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J5 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy On7 is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy On7 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy J5 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J5 | Samsung Galaxy On7 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | TFT |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 67.5% screen-to-body ratio | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~70.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Pixel Density | ~294 ppi | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J5 | Samsung Galaxy On7 |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 306 | Adreno 306 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J5 | Samsung Galaxy On7 |
|---|
| RAM | 1.5 GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB or 16 GB | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB |
| Internal | — | 8GB 1.5GB RAM (eMMC 4.5) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J5 | Samsung Galaxy On7 |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF | 13 MP, f/2.1, AF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J5 | Samsung Galaxy On7 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | LED flash | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | Yes |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J5 | Samsung Galaxy On7 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable |
| Talk time | Up to 18 h (3G) | — |
| Music play | Up to 62 h | — |
| Charging | — | Standard (no fast charging) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J5 | Samsung Galaxy On7 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 142.1 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.59 x 2.83 x 0.31 in) | 151.8 x 77.5 x 8.2 mm (5.98 x 3.05 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 146 g (5.15 oz) | 172 g (6.07 oz) |
| Build | Plastic body and back cover | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) (model dependent) | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J5 | Samsung Galaxy On7 |
|---|
| 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 | 4.1, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes (market/model dependent) | No |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go (OTG) |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J5 | Samsung Galaxy On7 |
|---|
| Announced | June 2015 | 2015, October |
| Status | Discontinued (as of 2018) | — |
| Released | — | 2015, November |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J5 or Samsung Galaxy On7?
Samsung Galaxy On7 — 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J5 versus 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy On7.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J5 or Samsung Galaxy On7?
Samsung Galaxy J5 — 146 g for the Samsung Galaxy J5 versus 172 g for the Samsung Galaxy On7.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J5 or Samsung Galaxy On7?
Samsung Galaxy On7 — Jun 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy J5 versus Oct 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy On7.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J5 or the Samsung Galaxy On7 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J5 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy On7 6/10.
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