Samsung Galaxy Note I717
#5156
Samsung I9301I Galaxy S3 Neo
#4833Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
Samsung I9301I Galaxy S3 Neo
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 features a larger 5.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Galaxy S3 Neo has a slightly smaller 4.8-inch display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Note I717 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S3 chipset, whereas the S3 Neo utilizes a more efficient quad-core Snapdragon 400, providing improved multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the S3 Neo has a marginally lower 1.9 MP front camera compared to the Note's 2 MP.
- The Note I717 houses a 2500 mAh battery, which is larger than the S3 Neo's 2100 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the Note runs on an older Android version (upgradable to 4.0), while the S3 Neo operates on Android 4.4.2, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the Note is heavier at 178 g compared to the lighter 132 g of the S3 Neo, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
Samsung I9301I Galaxy S3 Neo
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
N/A
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
Qualcomm MSM8228 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 305
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
1.9 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
1.9 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@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)
136.6 x 70.7 x 8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight
178 g
132 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Carbon Blue, Ceramic White
White, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
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, 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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), TouchWiz UI
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes