Samsung Ativ S I8750
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Samsung Galaxy Note T879
#5012Category Breakdown
Samsung Ativ S I8750
Samsung Galaxy Note T879
Performance
51.748.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
80.481.6
Battery
20.821.8
Build
0.215.8
Connectivity
45.346.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.829.8
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
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, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.9 MP
2 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
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 & Safety
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
Colors
Gray
Navy Blue, Ceramic White, Soft Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.19 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer