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Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Dual SIMN9002
| Global Score | |
| 87.2 | 81.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Samsung |
| -- | Android 5.0, 4.4.4, 4.4, 4.3 |
| 2020-10-12 | 2013-09-04 |
| 6.22 x 2.68 x 0.31 inches | 5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 inches |
| 5.75 ounces | 5.93 ounces |
| Black, Blue and Grey | Black, Pink and White |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 848.00 | $ 265.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 2520 x 1080 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| OLED | Super AMOLED |
| 449 pixels per inch | 386 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.4 | 8.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 650 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1000 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 15.38 | 9.46 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 24.00mm focal length | 31.00mm focal length |
| 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (120 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.67 | 9.68 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Nano SIM | Micro SIM, Dual SIM |
| 10.7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Battery | 3200mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 528 hours standby time 25 hours talk time |
| 5.92 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| 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 Xperia 5 II has a score of 87.2, which is slightly better than Samsung Galaxy Note 3's overall score of 81.2. Xperia 5 II's construction is notably newer, just a bit thinner and a bit lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. The Sony Xperia 5 II has a bit faster CPU than Galaxy Note 3, because although it has doesn't have an extra graphics processor, it also counts with more RAM memory and more cores.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 counts with a little bit better display than Xperia 5 II, although it has a little worse resolution of 1920 x 1080, a little smaller screen and a just a bit worse screen density. Xperia 5 II has a superior camera than Samsung Galaxy Note 3, because although it has a lower 3840x2160 (4K) video definition and a less MP back camera, it also counts with a lot bigger back camera sensor capturing much better quality videos and pictures and a lot bigger camera aperture.
Sony Xperia 5 II has a way bigger storage for applications, games, photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Note 3, because it has a SD memory slot that supports up to 1000 GB and more internal storage capacity. The Xperia 5 II has superior battery life than Samsung Galaxy Note 3, because it has a 25% more battery capacity.
Although Xperia 5 II is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Samsung Galaxy Note 3, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, giving up a few specs and features, but you'll get the most out of your budget.
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