Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Samsung Galaxy On5
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.854.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 features a larger 5.25-inch TFT display compared to the 5.0-inch display of the Galaxy On5, both with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Grand 2 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a slightly lower clock speed of 1.2 GHz, while the On5 utilizes an Exynos 3475 chipset at 1.3 GHz, offering marginally better performance.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the On5 has a wider aperture of f/2.2, which may enhance low-light performance, and it also features a 5 MP front camera, significantly better than the Grand 2's 1.9 MP.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2600 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options on either device.
- The Grand 2 runs Android 4.3, upgradable to 4.4.2, while the On5 comes with Android 5.1, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is similar with both having a glass front and plastic back, but the On5 is lighter and slightly more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Samsung Galaxy On5
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
Versions: Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 G7105 (3G/LTE)Also known as Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 G7102 with dual-SIM card slots
T-Mobile version with 5 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera
Display
Size
5.25"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~288 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Mali-T720
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
1.9 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
1.9 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
146.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm (5.78 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
142.3 x 72.1 x 8.5 mm (5.60 x 2.84 x 0.33 in)
Weight
163 g
149 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM (T-Mobile only)Micro-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/21/5.76 Mbps (region dependent)/ LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps (SM-G7105)
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) - T-Mobile
OS Version
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) - T-Mobile
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

