Samsung Galaxy Note I717
#4926
Samsung Z
#4327Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
Samsung Z
Performance
49.248.2
Camera
19.139.6
Display
81.680.4
Battery
21.822.4
Build
15.814.4
Connectivity
52.554.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.334.5
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 Samsung Z has a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher pixel density of 306 ppi due to its 720 x 1280 resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Note I717 is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz processor, whereas the Z utilizes a more efficient quad-core 2.3 GHz CPU, along with an increase in RAM from 1GB to 2GB.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Z offers 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 Z has a marginally larger 2600 mAh battery.
- The Note runs on Android 2.3 (upgradable to 4.0), whereas the Z operates on Tizen 2.2.1, providing a different software experience.
- Overall, the Z offers a more modern performance and software environment, while the Note I717 provides a larger display.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
Samsung Z
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 Z Z910F
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
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 2.3 GHz
GPU
Adreno 220
N/A
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB 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
2.1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2600 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)
138.2 x 69.8 x 8.5 mm (5.44 x 2.75 x 0.33 in)
Weight
178 g
136 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Carbon Blue, Ceramic White
Black, Black/brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.41 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body)
0.96 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
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
Tizen 2.2.1
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate