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Samsung Galaxy On5#5950

Released: 2015

Samsung Galaxy On5

Overall Score

25.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5950)25.8
Performance(#6120)44.1
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#10347)19.1
Battery(#5296)22.4
Build(#606)82.2
Connectivity(#4901)45.6
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The Samsung Galaxy On5 features a compact design with dimensions of 142.3 x 72.1 x 8.5 mm and a weight of 149g, utilizing a glass front and plastic back.
  • Its 5.0-inch TFT display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 288 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
  • Performance is powered by the Exynos 3475 Quad chipset, with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 1.5GB of RAM, suitable for basic tasks but limited for heavy multitasking.
  • The rear camera is 8 MP with f/2.2 aperture and can record video at 1080p, while the 5 MP front camera is adequate for selfies.
  • The battery capacity is 2600 mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless options.
  • Running on Android 5.1 Lollipop, it can be upgraded to Android 6.0 Marshmallow, offering a basic user experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The device is available in white and black colors, with no water resistance features.
  • Overall, the Galaxy On5 is a straightforward smartphone with essential features for everyday use.

Specifications

General

Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionT-Mobile version with 5 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera

Display

Size5"
TypeTFT
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~288 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetExynos 3475 Quad (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-T720
Memory8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity2600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions142.3 x 72.1 x 8.5 mm (5.60 x 2.84 x 0.33 in)
Weight149 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsWhite, Black
Foldable✗
SAR1.40 W/kg (head)     1.09 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM (T-Mobile only)Micro-SIM + Micro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop)Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) - T-Mobile
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity