Samsung Galaxy Note I717
#4926
Samsung Galaxy Note T879
#5012Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
Samsung Galaxy Note T879
Performance
49.248.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
81.681.6
Battery
21.821.8
Build
15.815.8
Connectivity
52.546.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.329.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note I717 and Galaxy Note T879 both feature a 5.3" Super AMOLED display with identical resolutions and pixel densities, providing a similar visual experience.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by dual-core Snapdragon S3 chipsets and have 1GB of RAM, ensuring comparable processing capabilities.
- The camera specifications are also the same, with both offering an 8 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera, capable of 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2500 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available.
- The I717 runs on Android 2.3, upgradable to 4.0, while the T879 comes with Android 4.0.4 out of the box, providing a slightly more updated software experience.
- Build quality is similar, though the T879 is slightly heavier at 180g compared to the I717's 178g, and they offer different color options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
Samsung Galaxy Note T879
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For AT&TAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Note 4G, Samsung SGH-I717, Samsung Galaxy Note LTE
For T-MobileAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Note SGH-T879
Display
Size
5.3"
5.3"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~285 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~285 ppi density)
PPI
800
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 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
2 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
2500 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.8 x 83 x 9.7 mm (5.78 x 3.27 x 0.38 in)
146.8 x 83.1 x 9.7 mm (5.78 x 3.27 x 0.38 in)
Weight
178 g
180 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Carbon Blue, Ceramic White
Navy Blue, Ceramic White, Soft Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.41 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body)
0.19 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
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, EDR
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
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
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), TouchWiz UI
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer