Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy On5 (2016)
ZTE nubia M2 Play
Performance
68.671.7
Camera
67.766.9
Display
52.454.1
Battery
51.760.3
Build
66.156.8
Overall
61.362.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy On5 (2016) features a 5.0-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE nubia M2 Play has a larger 5.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by octa-core processors and have 3GB of RAM, but the nubia M2 Play utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset, which may offer slightly better performance.
- In terms of cameras, both have a 13 MP rear camera, but the nubia M2 Play includes phase detection autofocus, while the On5 lacks this feature; the On5 has an 8 MP front camera compared to the nubia's 5 MP.
- The battery capacity of the nubia M2 Play is 3000 mAh, larger than the On5's 2600 mAh, potentially providing longer usage.
- Software-wise, the On5 runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, while the nubia M2 Play operates on Android 7.1 Nougat with nubia UI 5, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy On5 (2016)
ZTE nubia M2 Play
General
Release Date
N/A
2017
Announced
N/A
2017
Description
Released as Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime.
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
PLS LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.4
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
142.8 x 69.6 x 8.1 mm (5.62 x 2.74 x 0.32 in)
154.5 x 68.5 x 7.9 mm (6.08 x 2.70 x 0.31 in)
Weight
142 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.x, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

