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Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Dual SIMN9002
| Global Score | |
| 69.3 | 81.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| HTC | Samsung |
| Android 5.0 | Android 5.0, 4.4.4, 4.4, 4.3 |
| 2015-03-01 | 2013-09-04 |
| 6.22 x 3.05 x 0.31 inches | 5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 inches |
| 6.46 ounces | 5.93 ounces |
| Black and White | Black, Pink and White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 260.00 | $ 265.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| -- | Super AMOLED |
| 401 pixels per inch | 386 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9 | 8.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-Core 1700 MHz + Quad-Core 1000 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 405 (500 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.54 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 9.46 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 4.00 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 31.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| -- | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 7.81 | 9.68 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), UMTS, EDGE and GPRS | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Micro SIM, Dual SIM |
| 5.2 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2600mAh Battery | 3200mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 528 hours standby time 25 hours talk time |
| 4.56 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Note 3 is better than the HTC Desire 826, with an 81.2 score against 69.3. These phones have the same Android 5.0 operating system. The Galaxy Note 3 is an older and just a little thicker device than HTC Desire 826, but Samsung could make it just a little bit lighter anyway. The HTC Desire 826 features a bit sharper display than Galaxy Note 3, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, and they both have the same exact 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution, the HTC Desire 826 also counts with a just a bit better screen density.
The Galaxy Note 3 counts with a very superior memory for applications, games, photos and videos than HTC Desire 826, because although it has an external SD slot that allows a maximum of 64 GB against 128 GB, it also counts with more internal storage. HTC Desire 826 counts with a bit better processing unit than Galaxy Note 3, because although it has a smaller amount of RAM memory, it also counts with a much better graphics processor, a 64-bits CPU and a larger number of cores.
The Galaxy Note 3 features superior battery lifetime than HTC Desire 826, because it has a 23% greater battery capacity. Galaxy Note 3 captures greater pictures and videos than HTC Desire 826. They have a same resolution back facing camera and the same aperture.
Galaxy Note 3 costs a little more than the HTC Desire 826, but it's still a great choice, as you can get a much better phone for that extra money.
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