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Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Dual SIMN9002
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
VerizonSM-N910V
| Global Score | |
| 81.2 | 81.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 5.0, 4.4.4, 4.4, 4.3 | Android 5.0, 4.4 |
| 2013-09-04 | 2014-09-03 |
| 5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 inches | 6.04 x 3.09 x 0.33 inches |
| 5.93 ounces | 6.21 ounces |
| Black, Pink and White | Black, Gold, Pink and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 265.00 | $ 269.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 386 pixels per inch | 515 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.9 | 9.5 |
| 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 (825 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 9.46 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 3.70 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 31.00mm focal length | 31.00mm focal length |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.68 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM, Dual SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7.1 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3200mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3220mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 528 hours standby time 25 hours talk time | 20 hours talk time |
| 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | Infra-red port |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Note 4 is slightly better than the Galaxy Note 3, getting an 81.6 score against 81.2. These phones work with the same Android 5.0 OS. The Galaxy Note 4 is a just a bit heavier phone than Galaxy Note 3, but both have the same thickness. The Galaxy Note 4 features a bit superior processing unit than Galaxy Note 3, and although they both have the same RAM amount and a Quad-Core processor, the Galaxy Note 4 also has a much better graphics processor.
Galaxy Note 4 counts with a bit more vivid screen than Galaxy Note 3, and although they both have a display of the same size, the Galaxy Note 4 also has a higher resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels and a greater pixel density. Galaxy Note 4 takes clearer videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy Note 3, and although they both have the same 30 fps video frame rate, a F2.2 aperture and the same 3840x2160 video definition, the Galaxy Note 4 also has a larger back-facing camera sensor capturing more light and vivid colors and a better 16 MP resolution back facing camera.
The Galaxy Note 3 features a quite bigger memory for applications and games than Galaxy Note 4, because although it has a SD memory slot that allows up to 64 GB against 128 GB, it also counts with 64 GB internal storage capacity. The Galaxy Note 4 and Samsung Galaxy Note 3 have extremely similar battery durations, although the Galaxy Note 4 also has a 3220mAh battery size against 3200mAh.
The Galaxy Note 4 costs a bit more money than Samsung Galaxy Note 3, but it's still a convenient choice, as you can get a much better phone for that extra money.
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