Samsung Galaxy On5
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Design4
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Rear Camera7
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360° View
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UI Screenshot16
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Benchmarks10
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Key Specs
Performance
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Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 -
Quad Core, 1.3 GHz -
1.5 GB RAM
Display
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5.0 inches (12.7 cm); TFT -
720x1280 px (HD)
Rear Camera
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Single Camera Setup - 8 MP Primary Camera
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LED Flash -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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5 MP
Battery
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2600 mAh, Li-ion
General
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SIM1: Micro, SIM2: Micro -
5G Not Supported -
8 GB internal storage, Expandable upto 128 GB
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Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy On5 offers a mix of good and, well… `meh`. The good being its subtle yet stylish design, a capable pair of shooters and amazing battery life. The `meh` part comprises an average display and performance. Considering the price tag, the phone competes with the likes of YU Yuphoria (review) and Lenovo Vibe P1m (first impressions). While the YU Yuphoria offers extremely customisable CyanogenMod ROM, decent cameras and uber-stylish looks, it lacks in terms of battery life. The Lenovo Vibe P1m has a 4,000mAh battery, while rest of its specs stand almost similar to those of On5`...
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Pros
- Great battery life
- Decent cameras
- Clean UI
Cons
- Average display
- Average performance
Specs at a glance
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Design: understated yet nice
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We got the black variant of the Galaxy On5 and all we can say is, it’s not a head-turner. The back panel of the phone comes with Samsung's trademark faux leather finish which keeps fingerprints and smudges at bay. Silver trims in a brushed metallic finish run alongside the edges of the phone, which add a bit of class to the overall design of the phone.
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Display: not awesome, not awful
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The 5-inch display of the Galaxy On5 offers HD resolution. The screen looks decently sharp, but, it’s not one of the sharpest displays you can find in this price segment. Nonetheless, the text and icons looked sharp and it was impossible to discern any pixels with naked eyes. The colours do look vibrant and vivid, but the viewing angles are only average. Interestingly, sunlight legibility is decent when you keep the brightness on maximum as the display doesn’t look washed out. There’s a special outdoor mode as well, which ramps up the brightness further for 15 minutes, when you’re out in bright sunlight. The mode turn off automatically after 15 minutes. One little qualm that we do have is the fact that there’s no ambient light sensor for controlling screen brightness. The screen is not as responsive in terms of touch sensitivity as we’d have liked either.
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Camera: impressive for the price
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The camera is one of those features on budget phones where smartphone makers usually cut corners. On paper you see a big number when it comes to megapixels, but the image quality doesn’t justify the same. However, that’s not the case with the On5’s shooters.
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Software: one word… Touchwiz
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There’s nothing new about the On5’s software, as the phone runs the brand’s Touchwiz UI atop Android v5.1.1.
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Performance: hardly speedy, but lasts long
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The Samsung Galaxy On5 is not a beast when it comes to its processor. Powered by the brand’s own Exynos 3475 SoC, the phone gets 1.5 gigs of RAM, which is not a whole lot. However, regular usage didn’t suffer because of this. The device makes use of all its four cores, varying the clock speed depending upon the usage. While regular usage made use of a clock speed of 403MHz, heavy usage has the processor ticking between 1GHz-1.3GHz. Launching and switching between apps was not completely fluid, but was reasonably smooth
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Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy On5 offers a mix of good and, well… `meh`. The good being its subtle yet stylish design, a capable pair of shooters and amazing battery life. The `meh` part comprises an average display and performance. Considering the price tag, the phone competes with the likes of YU Yuphoria (review) and Lenovo Vibe P1m (first impressions). While the YU Yuphoria offers extremely customisable CyanogenMod ROM, decent cameras and uber-stylish looks, it lacks in terms of battery life. The Lenovo Vibe P1m has a 4,000mAh battery, while rest of its specs stand almost similar to those of On5`... Read Full Verdict
- Great battery life
- Decent cameras
- Clean UI
Pros
- Average display
- Average performance
Cons
Specs at a glance
+Design: understated yet nice
+We got the black variant of the Galaxy On5 and all we can say is, it’s not a head-turner. The back panel of the phone comes with Samsung's trademark faux leather finish which keeps fingerprints and smudges at bay. Silver trims in a brushed metallic finish run alongside the edges of the phone, which add a bit of class to the overall design of the phone.
Read MoreDisplay: not awesome, not awful
+The 5-inch display of the Galaxy On5 offers HD resolution. The screen looks decently sharp, but, it’s not one of the sharpest displays you can find in this price segment. Nonetheless, the text and icons looked sharp and it was impossible to discern any pixels with naked eyes. The colours do look vibrant and vivid, but the viewing angles are only average. Interestingly, sunlight legibility is decent when you keep the brightness on maximum as the display doesn’t look washed out. There’s a special outdoor mode as well, which ramps up the brightness further for 15 minutes, when you’re out in bright sunlight. The mode turn off automatically after 15 minutes. One little qualm that we do have is the fact that there’s no ambient light sensor for controlling screen brightness. The screen is not as responsive in terms of touch sensitivity as we’d have liked either.
Read MoreCamera: impressive for the price
+The camera is one of those features on budget phones where smartphone makers usually cut corners. On paper you see a big number when it comes to megapixels, but the image quality doesn’t justify the same. However, that’s not the case with the On5’s shooters.
Read MoreSoftware: one word… Touchwiz
+There’s nothing new about the On5’s software, as the phone runs the brand’s Touchwiz UI atop Android v5.1.1.
Read MorePerformance: hardly speedy, but lasts long
+The Samsung Galaxy On5 is not a beast when it comes to its processor. Powered by the brand’s own Exynos 3475 SoC, the phone gets 1.5 gigs of RAM, which is not a whole lot. However, regular usage didn’t suffer because of this. The device makes use of all its four cores, varying the clock speed depending upon the usage. While regular usage made use of a clock speed of 403MHz, heavy usage has the processor ticking between 1GHz-1.3GHz. Launching and switching between apps was not completely fluid, but was reasonably smooth
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Samsung Galaxy On5 Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | November 3, 2015 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v5.1.1 (Lollipop) |
Performance
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| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 |
| Processor | Quad core, 1.3 GHz, Cortex A7 |
| Architecture | 32 bit |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-T720 MP1 |
| RAM | 1.5 GB |
Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Vellamo Metal Benchmark
Vellamo Multicore Benchmark
Vellamo Browser Benchmark
Quadrant Benchmark
Camera Speed Benchmark
Geekbench3 Benchmark
Linpack Benchmark
Sunspider Benchmark
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Display
(Very Good)
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| Display Type | TFT |
| Screen Size | 5.0 inches (12.7 cm) |
| Resolution | 720x1280 px (HD) |
| Pixel Density | 294 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 67.02 % |
| Screen Protection | No |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 142.3 mm |
| Width | 72.1 mm |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 149 grams |
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Rear Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||
| OIS | No | |||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||
| Image Resolution | 3264 x 2448 Pixels | |||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Digital image stabilization Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps | |||||
Rear Camera Samples
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Long Shot
HDR Off
Front Shot
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Front Camera
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| Autofocus | No | |||
| Flash | No |
Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 2600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
| TalkTime | Up to 15 Hours(3G) |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 8 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 128 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Micro, SIM2: Micro |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| SIM 1 |
4G bands, 4G Speed
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands, 4G Speed
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| SAR Value | Head: 0.551 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.1 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | No |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | No |
| Other Sensors | Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
Samsung Galaxy On5 User Reviews
Samsung Galaxy On5 Key Highlights
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 |
| RAM & Storage | 1.5 GB + 8 GB |
| Display | 5.0", 720 x 1280 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP |
| Front Camera | 5 MP |
| Battery | 2600 mAh |
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