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Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
SprintSM-N915P
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Dual SIMN9002
| Global Score | |
| 81.7 | 81.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 5.0, 4.4 | Android 5.0, 4.4.4, 4.4, 4.3 |
| 2014-09-03 | 2013-09-04 |
| 5.96 x 3.24 x 0.33 inches | 5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 inches |
| 6.14 ounces | 5.93 ounces |
| Black and White | Black, Pink and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 400.00 | $ 265.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.6 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 525 pixels per inch | 386 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.6 | 8.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2700 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.54 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (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 | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.9 | 9.68 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Micro SIM | Micro SIM, Dual SIM |
| 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3200mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 18 hours talk time | 528 hours standby time 25 hours talk time |
| 4.96 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | 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 Edge has an overall score of 81.7, which is a little bit better than Galaxy Note 3's global score of 81.2. These phones come with the same Android 5.0 OS (Operating System). The Galaxy Note Edge body has the same thickness than Galaxy Note 3, but it's a little heavier. The Galaxy Note Edge features a little bit better processing power than Samsung Galaxy Note 3, and although they both have 3 GB of RAM and the same number of cores, the Galaxy Note Edge also has a faster GPU working at 500 MHz.
The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge features a little sharper screen than Galaxy Note 3, because although it has a little bit smaller display, it also counts with a greater pixel quantity per inch of screen and a better resolution of 2560 x 1440. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 counts with a greater storage capacity for applications and games than Galaxy Note Edge, because although it has a SD card slot that allows 64 GB smaller, it also counts with 32 GB more internal storage capacity.
The Galaxy Note 3 has just a bit longer battery life than Galaxy Note Edge, because it has a 3200mAh battery capacity. Galaxy Note Edge captures a bit better pictures and videos than Samsung Galaxy Note 3, and although they both have the same video resolution, the same 30 fps video frame rates and a F2.2 aperture, the Galaxy Note Edge also has a better resolution back-facing camera and a larger sensor taking more light and vivid colors.
Although Galaxy Note Edge is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Galaxy Note 3, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Galaxy Note 3. If you are trying to save some money, you can get the Galaxy Note 3, giving up a couple features, but you'll get the most with your savings.
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