Samsung Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) vs Samsung Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5700)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S7 Active vs Samsung Galaxy On5 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.1"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
12.2
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5"
PLS
PLS
720x1280
13
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2400
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
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27 Advantages 
6 Advantages | 24 Common items in both devices |
| 32GB (22GB available) / 32GB (24GB available) |
| Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
| Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| +17 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5700) | |
| Change model | ||
| Model | Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5700) |
| Other model names | AT&T Galaxy S7 active G891A | ηδΉδΈ On5 2016 ζ εη, Galaxy J5 Prime 32GB Dual-Sim (Octa-Core) |
| Country or region available |  USA |  China |
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Release date | 6/10/2016 | 10/1/2016 |
| Depth | 9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.9 x 148.8 millimeters (2.95 x 5.86 in) | 69.5 x 142.8 millimeters (2.74 x 5.62 in) |
| Weight | 185 grams (6.48 ounces) | 143 grams (5.01 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. | Not supported |
π² Display | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5700) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT PLS |
| Screen size | 5.1" inches | 5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~64.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 720x1280 pixels (16:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 576 PPI | 294 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
π€ Operating System | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5700) | |
| System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Firmware update | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
βοΈ Processor | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5700) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5700) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) UFS 2.0 | 32GB (24GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5700) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 450/50 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 29, 30) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
π· Camera | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5700) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 12.2 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 28mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.4Β΅m pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
πΈ Front camera | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5700) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 22mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/4.1" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.34Β΅m pixel | feature not registered |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5700) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
| Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC |
π Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5700) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
π§ Sensors | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5700) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2 | Accelerometer Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5700) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 2400 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 5W (5V/1A) Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | 32 hours (1.3 days) | 16 hours |
| Standby | 384 hours (16 days) | feature not registered |
β Other features | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5700) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | β’ Colors: Sandy gold, Green camo, Titanium gray β’ Fast battery charging: 60% in 30min β’ Quick Charge 2.0 β’ OneDrive 115GB β’ Samsung Pay | β’ Colors: Black, Gold, Pink |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5700) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.25W/kg (head), 1.55W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.316W/kg (head), 0.981W/kg (body) | feature not registered |