The Samsung Galaxy On5 is a low‑to‑mid‑range Android smartphone manufactured by Samsung Electronics. It was announced in June 2015 and released to market in July 2015 as part of Samsung’s “On” series, which targeted emerging markets and budget‑conscious consumers.
Design and display
The device features a 5.0‑inch TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 720 × 1280 pixels (HD), yielding a pixel density of approximately 151 ppi. The chassis is constructed of plastic, and the phone measures 138.9 × 70.5 × 9.6 mm, weighing roughly 132 g. The On5 was offered in a limited colour palette, typically black and white.
Hardware
Power is supplied by a 1.3 GHz quad‑core Cortex‑A7 processor built into Samsung’s Exynos 3475 System‑on‑Chip (SoC). The device ships with 1.5 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage, which can be expanded via a microSD card slot supporting cards up to 128 GB. A removable 2 600 mAh lithium‑ion battery provides the primary power source.
Camera
The rear camera is an 8 megapixel sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, autofocus, and LED flash, capable of 1080p video recording at 30 fps. The front‑facing camera is a 5 megapixel unit intended for selfies and video calls.
Software
At launch, the Galaxy On5 ran Android 5.1 “Lollipop” with Samsung’s TouchWiz UI overlay. In certain regions, the device received an update to Android 6.0 “Marshmallow,” though this was not universally applied.
Market positioning and reception
The On5 was positioned as an affordable device for users seeking basic smartphone functionality without premium pricing. It competed with other entry‑level offerings from manufacturers such as Xiaomi, Motorola, and Huawei. Reviews highlighted its modest performance, adequate camera for the price class, and the benefit of a removable battery, while noting limitations in processing power and RAM compared with higher‑tier models.
Legacy
The Galaxy On5 was part of Samsung’s broader strategy to maintain presence in price‑sensitive markets during the mid‑2010s. It was succeeded by later models in the “On” line, though the series was eventually discontinued as Samsung refocused its budget offerings under the “Galaxy A” and “M” brand families.