Samsung Galaxy Note II CDMA
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Samsung Z
#4327Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note II CDMA
Samsung Z
Performance
53.548.2
Camera
19.139.6
Display
80.480.4
Battery
25.422.4
Build
0.214.4
Connectivity
61.654.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.534.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note II CDMA features a larger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, compared to the 4.8-inch display of the Samsung Z, which has the same resolution but a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Note II is powered by a quad-core 1.6 GHz processor, while the Z has a more advanced quad-core 2.3 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Z offers a slightly better 2.1 MP front camera compared to the Note II's 1.9 MP.
- The Note II has a larger 3100 mAh battery, whereas the Z has a 2600 mAh capacity.
- Software-wise, the Note II runs on Android 4.1 with TouchWiz UI, while the Z operates on Tizen 2.2.1, providing different user experiences.
- Build quality shows the Note II is heavier at 179.4g and thicker at 9.4 mm, while the Z is lighter at 136g and slimmer at 8.5 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note II CDMA
Samsung Z
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
Versions:Samsung SCH-I605 for VerizonSamsung SCH-R950 for U.S. CellularSamsung SPH-L900 for Sprint
Also known as Samsung Z Z910F
Display
Size
5.5"
4.8"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 2.3 GHz
GPU
Mali-400MP4
N/A
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.9 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
3100 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm (5.95 x 3.17 x 0.37 in)
138.2 x 69.8 x 8.5 mm (5.44 x 2.75 x 0.33 in)
Weight
179.4 g
136 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium Gray, Marble White, Amber Brown, Ruby Wine
Black, Black/brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.96 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
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, 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
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), 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