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Samsung Galaxy On5

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User ratings:
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
23 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
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1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
4
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4 editorial reviews
Answer (1 of 6): I have been using this phone for about three months- * Build quality This phone scores good in this one. The fake leather back really makes this phone good to hold and overall build quality is very good. And this phone looks beautiful. However the only problem with the build is...Read more
The 5-inch Samsung Galaxy On5 is a relatively compact MetroPCS phone that gets you solid overall performance at an affordable price.Read more
Although it seems like a decent value, the On5’s sluggish performance, very limited storage and short battery life make this a phone to skip.Read more
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Pros

  • great viewing angles and solid color reproduction
  • sturdy build
  • and solid performance

Cons

  • it doesn t have HDR mode
  • it is not sold through flash sales
  • smartphone lacks an ambient light sensor

Key specs

  • 8 Mpx
  • 5 in
  • 1280, 720 px
  • 288 ppi
  • 2600 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 5 Mpx

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Samsung Galaxy On5 - Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy On5

Pros

  • great viewing angles and solid color reproduction
  • sturdy build
  • and solid performance
  • offer very good endurance
  • is bright
  • has decent viewing angles and offers vibrant color output
  • the build quality is good
  • power saving mode and ultra power saving mode lets
  • Macro shots are good too
  • Most games were smooth and the graphics was decent too

Cons

  • it doesn t have HDR mode
  • it is not sold through flash sales
  • smartphone lacks an ambient light sensor
  • doesn t have a scratch resistant glass hence
  • Samsung Galaxy On5 have wireless charging
  • Does Samsung Galaxy On5 have Google Play Services
  • it does not support wireless charging
  • Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
  • tends to be fairly jittery
  • restricts apps and background data

Samsung Galaxy On5 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2600 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
288 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.3 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Samsung Galaxy On5 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 5.1
CPU clock speed1.3 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
CPU modelSamsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475
GPU modelARM Mali-T720 GPU
RAM memory1.5GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.2 f
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
Gesture Shotyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage8 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage256GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height5.6 in
Width2.84 in
Depth0.33 in
Weight5.26 oz
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportyes
Sim card sizeMicro-SIM
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.1
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity2600.0 mAh
Talk time15.0 h
Fast chargingno
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Display
Screen size5.0 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1280 x 720 px
Pixel density288.0 ppi
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution5.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
MaterialPlastic
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Fingerprintyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes

Samsung Galaxy On5 - Q&A (7)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How old is the Samsung Galaxy On5?
    micah_breitenberg
    over 1 year ago
    Samsung Galaxy On5 is an Android smartphone produced by Samsung Electronics. It was announced in October 2015 and released in November 2015. It has a 32-bit Exynos 3475 Quad System on Chip (SoC) and 1.5GB of RAM.
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    evita
    over 2 years ago
    How old is the samsung galaxy on5?
    dannie
    about 2 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy On5 is an Android smartphone produced by Samsung Electronics. It was announced in October 2015 and released in November 2015.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung Galaxy On5 support 4G?
    violet_vonrueden
    over 1 year ago
    Connectivity-wise, the device supports 2G and 3G (GSM, CDMA, UMTS), as well as 4G (TDD & FDD LTE) networks, along with Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS and Glonass.
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    rudolph
    over 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy on5 pro a good phone?
    eduardo.hand
    about 2 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy On5 Pro User Review and Ratings A very good product. Im using samsung on5 pro last 5 months. This mobile is simply awesome. Rear & front camera quality is good.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do I put apps on my SD card on Samsung Galaxy On5?
    rosendo_mertz
    over 1 year ago
    Tap "Storage." Tap "CHANGE." Tap "SD card." Tap "MOVE."
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    jay
    over 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy on5 pro have gyroscope?
    frederick
    about 2 years ago
    No, it does not.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How much does Samsung On5 cost?
    cesar.wuckert
    over 1 year ago
    The Samsung Galaxy On5 Price In Pakistan Is Rs. 15,999 while in USD it is $ 167.
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