Overall Score
30.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#4926)30.3
Performance(#5545)49.2
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#1551)81.6
Battery(#5422)21.8
Build(#3527)15.8
Connectivity(#3803)52.5
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy Note I717 features a large 5.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, providing vibrant colors and decent clarity at approximately 285 ppi.
- Its build dimensions are 146.8 x 83 x 9.7 mm, weighing 178 grams, and it is available in Carbon Blue and Ceramic White.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 chipset with a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, which offers satisfactory multitasking for its time.
- The rear camera has an 8 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is a basic 2 MP.
- The device is powered by a 2500 mAh battery, which lacks fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 2.3 with an upgrade option to 4.0, it utilizes the TouchWiz UI for user interaction.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, NFC, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G.
- Notably, it lacks water resistance and stereo speakers, yet includes a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Galaxy Note I717 combines a large display and decent performance with a focus on basic smartphone functionalities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionFor AT&TAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Note 4G, Samsung SGH-I717, Samsung Galaxy Note LTE
Display
Size5.3"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~285 ppi density)
PPI800
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPUAdreno 220
Memory16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2500 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions146.8 x 83 x 9.7 mm (5.78 x 3.27 x 0.38 in)
Weight178 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsCarbon Blue, Ceramic White
Foldable✗
SAR0.41 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer