Samsung Ativ S I8750
#5180
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
#5156Category Breakdown
Samsung Ativ S I8750
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.455.4
Summary
- The Samsung Ativ S I8750 features a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Note I717 has a larger 5.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, offering slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Ativ S is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, whereas the Note I717 uses the older Snapdragon S3, which may result in better overall performance for the Ativ S.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Note I717 offers a higher 2.0 MP front camera compared to the Ativ S's 1.9 MP.
- The Ativ S has a 2300 mAh battery, while the Note I717 has a slightly larger 2500 mAh battery, potentially providing longer usage.
- Regarding software, the Ativ S runs on Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1, while the Note I717 operates on Android 2.3, upgradable to 4.0 with TouchWiz UI, offering a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Ativ S I8750
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
For AT&TAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Note 4G, Samsung SGH-I717, Samsung Galaxy Note LTE
Display
Size
4.8"
5.3"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~285 ppi density)
PPI
720
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.9 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
1.9 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
137.2 x 70.5 x 8.7 mm (5.40 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
146.8 x 83 x 9.7 mm (5.78 x 3.27 x 0.38 in)
Weight
135 g
178 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Carbon Blue, Ceramic White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), TouchWiz UI
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes