Samsung Galaxy On5 vs Samsung Galaxy On7
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy On5 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 On5 | Samsung Galaxy On7 |
|---|
| Price | $1,073 | $3,599 |
| Our rating | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 5 GB | 5 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 149 g | 172 g |
| Released | Nov 2015 | Oct 2015 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy On5 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy On7 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size, main camera.
★ 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 On5 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy On5 | Samsung Galaxy On7 |
|---|
| Type | TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | TFT |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~70.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density) |
| Protection | No specific scratch-resistant glass | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy On5 | Samsung Galaxy On7 |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Exynos 3475 Quad | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T720 | Adreno 306 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy On5 | Samsung Galaxy On7 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB |
| Internal | 8GB 1.5GB RAM | 8GB 1.5GB RAM (eMMC 4.5) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy On5 | Samsung Galaxy On7 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2, AF | 13 MP, f/2.1, AF |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy On5 | Samsung Galaxy On7 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps (some variants 2 MP, 720p@30fps) | Yes |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy On5 | Samsung Galaxy On7 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable |
| Charging | — | Standard (no fast charging) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy On5 | Samsung Galaxy On7 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 142.3 x 72.1 x 8.5 mm | 151.8 x 77.5 x 8.2 mm (5.98 x 3.05 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 149 g | 172 g (6.07 oz) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy On5 | Samsung Galaxy On7 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP | 4.1, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go (OTG) |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy On5 | Samsung Galaxy On7 |
|---|
| Announced | October 2015 | 2015, October |
| Released | November 2015 | 2015, November |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy On5 or Samsung Galaxy On7?
Samsung Galaxy On7 — 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy On5 versus 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy On7.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy On5 or Samsung Galaxy On7?
Samsung Galaxy On5 — 149 g for the Samsung Galaxy On5 versus 172 g for the Samsung Galaxy On7.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy On5 or Samsung Galaxy On7?
Samsung Galaxy On5 — Nov 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy On5 versus Oct 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy On7.
Is the Samsung Galaxy On5 or the Samsung Galaxy On7 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy On5 5/10 and the Samsung Galaxy On7 6/10.
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