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Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Dual SIMN9002
Google Nexus 6
64 GB| Global Score | |
| 81.2 | 81.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 5.0, 4.4.4, 4.4, 4.3 | Android 5.1, 5.0 |
| 2013-09-04 | 2014-10-15 |
| 5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 inches | 6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 inches |
| 5.93 ounces | 6.49 ounces |
| Black, Pink and White | Blue and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 265.00 | $ 1019.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 6 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| 386 pixels per inch | 490 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.9 | 9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2700 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 9.46 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 31.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.68 | 9.46 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3200mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3220mAh Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 528 hours standby time 25 hours talk time | 330 hours standby time 24 hours talk time |
| 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Note 3 has a general score of 81.2, which is slightly better than the Google Nexus 6's overall score of 81.1. Both phones in this comparison come with Android operating system, but the Galaxy Note 3 has 5.0 version and Google Nexus 6 has Android 5.1. Although the Galaxy Note 3 is older than the Google Nexus 6, it's construction is just a bit lighter and thinner.
Google Nexus 6 features a little better processing power than Galaxy Note 3, and although they both have a 3 GB RAM memory and a Quad-Core processor, the Google Nexus 6 also has a faster graphics processor working at 500 MHz. Google Nexus 6 counts with a bit sharper display than Galaxy Note 3, because it has a quite larger display, more pixels per inch in the display and a higher resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels.
Galaxy Note 3 counts with a slightly better camera than Google Nexus 6, although it has a tinier aperture which is not favorable for low light photos and videos, they both have the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition, the same 30 fps video frame rates and a same resolution back facing camera. The Galaxy Note 3 has a way bigger memory capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Google Nexus 6, and although they both have the same 64 GB internal memory, the Galaxy Note 3 also has an external memory card slot that allows up to 64 GB.
Google Nexus 6's battery duration is just as good as the battery life in Samsung Galaxy Note 3, although the Google Nexus 6 also has a 1 percent bigger battery size.
The Galaxy Note 3 not only is the best phones between the ones we are comparing, but it's also a bargain compared to others, which makes it an obvious call.
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