Samsung Galaxy Note I717
#4926
Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA
#4911Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA
Performance
49.251.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
81.680.4
Battery
21.820.0
Build
15.814.9
Connectivity
52.555.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.330.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note I717 features a larger 5.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Galaxy S III CDMA has a slightly smaller 4.8-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a higher pixel density of ~306 ppi compared to the Note's ~285 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Note is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S3 chipset, while the S III utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon S4 Plus, resulting in better overall performance and graphics with its Adreno 225 GPU.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the S III has a slightly improved aperture and a better selfie camera at 1.9 MP versus the Note's 2.0 MP.
- The Note has a larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the S III's 2100 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Note runs on an older Android 2.3 (upgradable to 4.0), while the S III comes with Android 4.1 (upgradable to 4.3), offering a more refined user experience.
- Build quality shows the Note is heavier at 178g and thicker at 9.7mm, while the S III is lighter at 133.2g and slimmer at 7.6mm, making it more portable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA
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
Versions:Samsung SGH-I535 for VerizonSamsung SPH-L710 for Sprint
Display
Size
5.3"
4.8"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~285 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
PPI
800
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.9 MP, f/2.6
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 2100 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)
137.2 x 71.1 x 7.6 mm (5.40 x 2.80 x 0.30 in)
Weight
178 g
133.2 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Carbon Blue, Ceramic White
Pebble blue, Marble white, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.41 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body)
0.48 W/kg (head) 1.29 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX
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
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 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer