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Samsung Galaxy Note 4
VerizonSM-N910V
| Global Score | |
| 81.6 | 73.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Sony |
| Android 5.0, 4.4 | Android 5.0 |
| 2014-09-03 | 2015-05-26 |
| 6.04 x 3.09 x 0.33 inches | 5.76 x 2.83 x 0.27 inches |
| 6.21 ounces | 5.08 ounces |
| Black, Gold, Pink and White | Black, Brown, Green and White |
| -- | Glass; metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 269.00 | $ 170.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 515 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.5 | 8.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2700 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Single-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (825 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU | Adreno 430 GPU |
| 9.54 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 8.12 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 3.70 MP | 20.70 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 31.00mm focal length | 25.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 10.01 | 10.45 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3220mAh Li-Ion Battery | 2930mAh Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 20 hours talk time | 590 hours standby time 17 hours talk time |
| 5.2 | 4.88 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1, EDR | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| 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 Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has an overall score of 81.6, which is much better than Xperia Z3+'s score of 73.7. The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is a somewhat heavier and thicker cellphone than the Xperia Z3+. Both devices we compare here have the same Android 5.0 OS (Operating System), so you shouldn't see any differences regarding that.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has a superior CPU than Xperia Z3+, and although they both have a 3 GB RAM memory, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 also has an extra GPU and a higher number of cores. The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 counts with a little sharper screen than Xperia Z3+, because it has a better 2560 x 1440px resolution, a just a bit greater pixels quantity per inch of display and a bit larger screen.
The Xperia Z3+ features a slightly better camera than Galaxy Note 4, and although they both have the same 30 frames per second video frame rates and the same video resolution, the Xperia Z3+ also has a bigger camera aperture for better captures and videos in low-light situations, a larger sensor capturing more light and vivid colors and a back-facing camera with a much higher 20.7 MP resolution.
The Sony Xperia Z3+ and Galaxy Note 4 both have really similar storage capacity to install applications and games, they have the same internal memory capacity and a slot for an external memory card that holds up to 128 GB. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has a bit longer battery duration than Sony Xperia Z3+, because it has a 3220mAh battery capacity.
The Galaxy Note 4 is way more expensive than Sony Xperia Z3+, but it's still a good choice, as you can get a lot more features for that extra money.
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