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Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Dual SIMN9002
| Global Score | |
| 85.3 | 81.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Android 11 | Android 5.0, 4.4.4, 4.4, 4.3 |
| 2021-09-20 | 2013-09-04 |
| 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches | 5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 inches |
| 10.02 ounces | 5.93 ounces |
| Glacier and Obsidian | Black, Pink and White |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 540.00 | $ 265.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 2688 x 1892 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 396 pixels per inch | 386 pixels per inch |
| 800 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 9.46 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 31.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.01 | 9.68 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Micro SIM, Dual SIM |
| 10.6 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4449mAh Battery | 3200mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 528 hours standby time 25 hours talk time |
| 6.32 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a bit better than Galaxy Note 3, getting a global score of 85.3 against 81.2. These phones use Android OS, but the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a newer 11 version and Galaxy Note 3 has Android 5.0 version, giving you some nice extra features. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a way newer and noticeably thinner phone than the Galaxy Note 3, although it is also noticeably heavier.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a little bit better performance than Galaxy Note 3, because although it has doesn't have an additional graphics processor, it also counts with a greater amount of RAM memory and a greater number of cores. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 counts with a bit more vivid screen than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, although it has a really smaller display, a lot worse resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a just a bit worse display pixel density.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 takes slightly better pictures and videos than Galaxy Note 3, because although it has a lower resolution back camera and a worse video resolution, it also counts with a lot larger aperture to take better low light photography and videos. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 features a bit bigger memory capacity to install games and applications than Galaxy Note 3, because although it has no slot for external memory cards, it also counts with 128 GB internal memory capacity.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with a way better battery duration than Galaxy Note 3, because it has a 4449mAh battery capacity.
Although Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Galaxy Note 3, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Galaxy Note 3. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get Galaxy Note 3, giving up a few features and specifications, but you'll get the most with your budget.
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