Samsung Galaxy Note II CDMA
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Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE
#5179Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note II CDMA
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.355.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note II CDMA features a larger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display compared to the 4.65-inch display of the Galaxy S II HD LTE, offering a lower pixel density of approximately 267 ppi versus 316 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Note II is powered by a quad-core Exynos 4412 CPU, providing superior multitasking capabilities over the dual-core Snapdragon S3 in the S II HD LTE.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the S II HD LTE offers a slightly higher 2 MP front camera compared to the 1.9 MP on the Note II.
- The Note II has a significantly larger 3100 mAh battery, ensuring longer usage times compared to the 1850 mAh battery of the S II HD LTE.
- Both phones run on TouchWiz UI, but the Note II starts with Android 4.1, while the S II HD LTE begins with Android 2.3, limiting its software experience.
- The build quality of the Note II is bulkier at 179.4g and larger dimensions, while the S II HD LTE is lighter at 130.5g and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note II CDMA
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
Versions:Samsung SCH-I605 for VerizonSamsung SCH-R950 for U.S. CellularSamsung SPH-L900 for Sprint
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE SHV-E120S
Display
Size
5.5"
4.65"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~316 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Mali-400MP4
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.9 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
1.9 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
1850 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1850 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm (5.95 x 3.17 x 0.37 in)
129.8 x 68.8 x 9.5 mm (5.11 x 2.71 x 0.37 in)
Weight
179.4 g
130.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium Gray, Marble White, Amber Brown, Ruby Wine
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
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, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
3.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), TouchWiz UI 4
OS Version
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), TouchWiz UI 4
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes