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Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Dual SIMN9002
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
AT&TSM-N915A
| Global Score | |
| 81.2 | 81.7 |
| 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 | 5.96 x 3.24 x 0.33 inches |
| 5.93 ounces | 6.14 ounces |
| Black, Pink and White | Black and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 265.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 5.6 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 386 pixels per inch | 525 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.9 | 9.6 |
| 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 | 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 | -- |
| 9.68 | 9.9 |
| 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, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Micro SIM, Dual SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7.1 | 7.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3200mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 528 hours standby time 25 hours talk time | 18 hours talk time |
| 5.2 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| 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 Edge is slightly better than the Galaxy Note 3, getting an 81.7 score against 81.2. These devices use the same Android 5.0 OS (Operating System), so you shouldn't perceive any differences regarding operating system features. Galaxy Note Edge's design has the same thickness than the Galaxy Note 3, but it is a little heavier.
The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge counts with a little sharper screen than Samsung Galaxy Note 3, because although it has a quite smaller screen, it also counts with a higher 2560 x 1440 resolution and a higher pixel amount per inch of screen. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 counts with a greater memory capacity to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, because although it has an external SD slot that holds 64 GB smaller, it also counts with 64 GB internal storage.
Galaxy Note Edge has just a little better performance than Samsung Galaxy Note 3, and although they both have a Quad-Core processing unit and 3 GB of RAM memory, the Galaxy Note Edge also has a faster 500 MHz graphics co-processor. The Galaxy Note Edge captures clearer photos and videos than Galaxy Note 3, and although they both have the same 30 fps video frame rate, the same diafragm aperture and the same 3840x2160 video definition, the Galaxy Note Edge also has a more MP camera and a bigger back-facing camera sensor taking more light and vivid colors.
The Galaxy Note 3 has just a bit longer battery life than Galaxy Note Edge, because it has a 7 percent bigger battery size.
Even being the best phone in this comparison, the Galaxy Note Edge is also cheaper than the Galaxy Note 3, which makes it an easy decision.
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