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Samsung Galaxy Note 4
VerizonSM-N910V
Samsung Galaxy S4
SprintSPH-L720
| Global Score | |
| 81.6 | 79 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 5.0, 4.4 | Android 4.4 |
| 2014-09-03 | 2013-03-14 |
| 6.04 x 3.09 x 0.33 inches | 5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 inches |
| 6.21 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| Black, Gold, Pink and White | Black, Blue, Red and White |
| -- | Polycarbonate |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 269.00 | $ 135.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 5 inches |
| 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 515 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.5 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T chipset |
| Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2700 MHz) processor | Krait 300 (Quad-Core 1900 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (825 MHz) RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU | Adreno 320 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 9.54 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 8.12 | 9.46 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 3.70 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 31.00mm focal length | 31.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.01 | 9.02 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3220mAh Li-Ion Battery | 2600mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 20 hours talk time | 17 hours talk time |
| 5.2 | 4.56 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| 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
The Galaxy Note 4 has an overall score of 81.6, which is a bit better than the Galaxy S4's 79 general score. Both of these phones use Android OS (operating system), but Galaxy Note 4 has newer 5.0 version and Galaxy S4 has Android 4.4. Even though Galaxy Note 4 is newer than the Galaxy S4, it is a bit thicker and heavier.
The Galaxy Note 4 features a bit faster CPU than Galaxy S4, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Galaxy Note 4 also has a better GPU and a greater amount of RAM memory. The Galaxy Note 4 features just a bit better display than Galaxy S4, because it has a little bit greater number of pixels per inch in the display, a little larger display and a higher 2560 x 1440 pixels resolution.
The Galaxy S4 counts with a greater memory capacity for apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Note 4, because although it has an external memory slot that admits up to 64 GB against 128 GB, it also counts with more internal memory. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 features a superior camera than Samsung Galaxy S4, and although they both have a same size aperture, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 also has a larger back camera sensor shooting higher quality photographs and videos, a camera in the back with a better resolution and a lot better (4K) video quality.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 counts with superior battery lifetime than Samsung Galaxy S4, because it has a 24% more battery size.
Although Galaxy Note 4 is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Galaxy S4, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Galaxy S4. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can buy Galaxy S4, letting go a few features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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