Samsung Galaxy Note I717
#4926
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos
#5037Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos
Performance
49.243.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
81.680.4
Battery
21.820.0
Build
15.815.1
Connectivity
52.537.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.329.6
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
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, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
2.1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Carbon Blue, Ceramic White
Charcoal Black, Shimmery White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.41 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body)
1.07 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
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
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 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate