Apple iPhone 7
#1428
Samsung Galaxy Note FE
#923Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 7
Samsung Galaxy Note FE
Performance
69.475.5
Camera
96.294.3
Display
75.883.3
Battery
18.286.3
Build
94.597.0
Connectivity
65.067.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
58.566.4
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 7 features a compact build with an aluminum frame and glass front, weighing 138g, while the Samsung Galaxy Note FE has a larger glass and aluminum design, weighing 167g.
- The iPhone's 4.7-inch Retina IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 750 x 1334 pixels, whereas the Note FE's 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display boasts a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, supporting HDR10.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A10 Fusion chipset with 2GB RAM, while the Note FE utilizes the Exynos 8890 with 4GB RAM, providing a more robust multitasking experience.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, but the Note FE's camera has a slightly wider aperture and supports stereo sound recording.
- The iPhone 7 has a smaller 1960mAh battery without wireless charging, compared to the Note FE's 3200mAh battery with fast and wireless charging capabilities.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS, while the Note FE operates on Android with One UI, offering different user experiences and app ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 7
Samsung Galaxy Note FE
General
Release Date
2016, September 16
2017
Announced
2016, September 07
2017
Description
Versions: A1778 (Global), A1660 (USA & China), A1780 (China), A1779 (Japan), A1853, A1866
Versions: N935F/DS (Malaysia, Philippines); N935S, N935K, N935L (Korea)Also known as Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition
Display
Size
4.7"
5.7"
Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
PPI
750
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Apple A10 Fusion (16 nm)
Exynos 8890 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics)
Mali-T880 MP12
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM, 256GB 2GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
N/A
Front Camera Features
Face detection, HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, stereo sound rec., HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1960 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1960 mAh, non-removable (7.45 Wh)
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 in)
153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm (6.04 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight
138 g
167 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Red
Black Onyx, Blue Coral, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
0.46 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 10.0.1, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Iris scanner, fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2