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Samsung Galaxy Grand 2

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2

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Samsung Galaxy On5

Samsung Galaxy On5

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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