Samsung Galaxy Note I717
#4926
Samsung I9301I Galaxy S3 Neo
#5011Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
Samsung I9301I Galaxy S3 Neo
Performance
49.252.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
81.680.4
Battery
21.820.0
Build
15.80.2
Connectivity
52.536.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.329.8
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
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, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.9 MP
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
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)
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
Colors
Carbon Blue, Ceramic White
White, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.41 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass