Samsung Galaxy Note 4
#2399
Sharp Aquos Zero
#1940Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Sharp Aquos Zero
Performance
60.364.8
Camera
50.050.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
61.062.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 features a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the Sharp Aquos Zero has a slightly larger 6.2-inch OLED display with HDR10 support and a resolution of 1440 x 2992 pixels, offering better color reproduction.
- In terms of performance, the Note 4 is powered by either a Snapdragon 805 or Exynos 5433 chipset, whereas the Aquos Zero utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 845, providing superior processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Aquos Zero is also more advanced with a 22.6 MP rear sensor compared to the Note 4's 16 MP, and it supports gyro-EIS for video stabilization.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the Note 4 at 3220 mAh and the Aquos Zero at 3130 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging at 18W.
- Build quality favors the Aquos Zero with Gorilla Glass 5 and a lighter weight of 146g, while the Note 4 has a more robust aluminum frame but is heavier at 176g.
- Finally, the Note 4 runs on an older Android version (upgradable to 6.0.1), while the Aquos Zero comes with Android 9.0, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Sharp Aquos Zero
General
Release Date
2014
2019
Announced
2014, September 03
2019
Description
Versions: N910F (Europe); N910K/N910L/N910S (Korea); N910C (Asia, Europe, South America); N910FD (United Arab Emirates); N910FQ (Turkey); N910H (Asia-Pacific); N910G (Singapore, India, Australia); N910U (Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Chile); N910W8 (North America)
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
6.2"
Type
Super AMOLED
OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~518 ppi density)
1440 x 2992 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~536 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)Exynos 5433
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450 - Snapdragon 805Octa-core (4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A57) - Exynos 5433
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 420 (Snapdragon 805)Mali-T760 MP6 (Exynos 5433)
Adreno 630
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
22.6 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
22.6 MP, f/1.9, 22 mm, PDAF, OIS
Front Camera
3.7 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
3.7 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.2, 23 mm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1440p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3220 mAh
3130 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3220 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3130 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired, QC2
18W wired, PD2.0
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5 mm (6.04 x 3.09 x 0.33 in)
154 x 73 x 8.8 mm (6.06 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
Weight
176 g
146 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Frosted white, Charcoal black, Bronze Gold, Blossom Pink
Meteorite Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps (Exynos 5433)HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps (Snapdragon 805)
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 1024/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, UV, heart rate, SpO2
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No