Samsung Ativ S I8750
#5180
Samsung Galaxy Note T879
#5186Category Breakdown
Samsung Ativ S I8750
Samsung Galaxy Note T879
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 T879 has a larger 5.3-inch Super AMOLED display at 800 x 1280 pixels, offering slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Ativ S is powered by a Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset with a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU, compared to the Note T879's Snapdragon S3 with a similar CPU speed.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Note T879 has a higher 2 MP front camera versus the Ativ S's 1.9 MP.
- The Ativ S has a 2300 mAh battery, while the Note T879 offers a slightly larger 2500 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Ativ S runs on Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1, whereas the Note T879 operates on Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), providing different user experiences.
- Build quality shows the Ativ S is lighter at 135g and slimmer at 8.7 mm, while the Note T879 is bulkier at 180g and 9.7 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Ativ S I8750
Samsung Galaxy Note T879
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
For T-MobileAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Note SGH-T879
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm APQ8060 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 83.1 x 9.7 mm (5.78 x 3.27 x 0.38 in)
Weight
135 g
180 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Navy Blue, Ceramic White, Soft Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes