Category Breakdown
Samsung Ativ S I8750
Samsung Galaxy Note II CDMA
Performance
51.753.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
80.480.4
Battery
20.825.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.361.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.830.5
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 II CDMA has a larger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Ativ S is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, whereas the Note II utilizes a quad-core Exynos 4412, offering potentially better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera and 1.9 MP front camera, with similar video recording capabilities at 1080p@30fps.
- The Note II has a significantly larger 3100 mAh battery compared to the Ativ S's 2300 mAh, likely resulting in longer usage times.
- Software-wise, the Ativ S runs on Windows Phone 8, while the Note II operates on Android 4.1 with TouchWiz UI, providing different user experiences and app ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Ativ S I8750
Samsung Galaxy Note II CDMA
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
Versions:Samsung SCH-I605 for VerizonSamsung SCH-R950 for U.S. CellularSamsung SPH-L900 for Sprint
Display
Size
4.8"
5.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 225
Mali-400MP4
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.9 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
137.2 x 70.5 x 8.7 mm (5.40 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm (5.95 x 3.17 x 0.37 in)
Weight
135 g
179.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Titanium Gray, Marble White, Amber Brown, Ruby Wine
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
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
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

