Samsung Galaxy Note I717
#5156
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos
#4830Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.456.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note I717, released in 2012, features a larger 5.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the 2014 Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos has a smaller 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display at 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Note I717 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S3 processor, whereas the S5 mini Duos utilizes a quad-core CPU, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the S5 mini Duos has a slightly improved 2.1 MP front camera compared to the Note's 2.0 MP.
- The Note I717 is equipped with a 2500 mAh battery, while the S5 mini Duos has a smaller 2100 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Note runs on Android 2.3, upgradable to 4.0, while the S5 mini Duos comes with Android 4.4.4, upgradable to 6.0.1, offering a more modern user experience.
- The build quality of the Note is bulkier at 178g, compared to the lighter 118g of the S5 mini Duos.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
For AT&TAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Note 4G, Samsung SGH-I717, Samsung Galaxy Note LTE
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos G800H/DS
Display
Size
5.3"
4.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~285 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
800
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.4 GHz
GPU
Adreno 220
N/A
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2.1 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2.1 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
146.8 x 83 x 9.7 mm (5.78 x 3.27 x 0.38 in)
131.1 x 64.8 x 9.1 mm (5.16 x 2.55 x 0.36 in)
Weight
178 g
118 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Carbon Blue, Ceramic White
Charcoal Black, Shimmery White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), TouchWiz UI
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), TouchWiz UI
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes