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Samsung Galaxy Note 3
SM-N9008VSamsung 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 |
| $ 245.00 | $ 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 has a score of 81.7, which is slightly better than Samsung Galaxy Note 3's 81.2 general score. Both phones we compare here use the same Android 5.0 OS (operating system), so you shouldn't see any differences regarding that. Galaxy Note Edge is a just a little bit heavier phone than Samsung Galaxy Note 3, but they are equally thin.
The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge features just a bit better screen than Samsung Galaxy Note 3, because although it has a little bit smaller display, it also counts with a higher 2560 x 1440px resolution and a greater display density. Galaxy Note 3 counts with a greater storage capacity for apps and games than Galaxy Note Edge, because although it has an external memory card slot that allows a maximum of 64 GB against 128 GB, it also counts with 64 GB internal storage.
The Galaxy Note Edge has a little better processing power than Galaxy Note 3, and although they both have a Quad-Core CPU and the same RAM memory amount, the Galaxy Note Edge also has a better 500 megahertz graphics processor. The Galaxy Note Edge has a bit better camera than Galaxy Note 3, and although they both have the same video frame rates, the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition and a F2.2 camera aperture, the Galaxy Note Edge also has a camera with a higher resolution and a larger back-facing camera sensor taking better quality photos and videos.
The Galaxy Note 3 counts with just a little bit longer battery performance than Galaxy Note Edge, because it has a 3200mAh battery capacity.
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge costs a bit more than Samsung Galaxy Note 3, but it's still a convenient choice, because you can get a lot more features for that extra money.
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