Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy On5
Sharp Aquos Crystal
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 On5 and Sharp Aquos Crystal both feature a 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Aquos Crystal offers a slightly higher pixel density at approximately 294 ppi compared to the On5's 288 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the On5 is powered by an Exynos 3475 Quad chipset with a 1.3 GHz CPU, while the Aquos Crystal uses a Snapdragon 400 with a slightly lower 1.2 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have 8GB of storage and 1.5GB of RAM, ensuring similar multitasking capabilities.
- The camera specifications are nearly identical, with both offering an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video, but the On5 has a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the Aquos Crystal's 1.2 MP.
- Battery capacity favors the On5 at 2600 mAh versus the Aquos Crystal's 2040 mAh, potentially offering longer usage.
- Software-wise, the On5 runs on a more recent Android version (5.1/6.0) compared to the Aquos Crystal's Android 4.4.2, providing a more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy On5
Sharp Aquos Crystal
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
T-Mobile version with 5 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera
For Sprint, Boost Mobile, Virgin MobileAlso known as Sharp Aquos Crystal 306SH
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~288 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 305
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/2.2, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
1.2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2
1.2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2040 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2040 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
142.3 x 72.1 x 8.5 mm (5.60 x 2.84 x 0.33 in)
131 x 67 x 10 mm (5.16 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
Weight
149 g
141 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM (T-Mobile only)Micro-SIM + Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) - T-Mobile
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) - T-Mobile
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

