Samsung Galaxy Note 4
#2037
Sharp Aquos Zero
#903Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Sharp Aquos Zero
Performance
67.086.8
Camera
91.790.6
Display
84.389.0
Battery
25.925.5
Build
91.878.4
Connectivity
62.462.8
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
52.466.9
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
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, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
22.6 MP, f/1.9, 22 mm, PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
3.7 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.2, 23 mm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1440p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Frosted white, Charcoal black, Bronze Gold, Blossom Pink
Meteorite Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.37 W/kg (head) 0.88 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, UV, heart rate, SpO2
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass