Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note N7000
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
Performance
45.349.5
Camera
35.119.1
Display
81.679.1
Battery
21.818.0
Build
89.580.4
Connectivity
52.555.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.335.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 features a larger 5.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, providing a higher pixel density compared to the 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display of the Galaxy S4 mini, which has a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Note N7000 is powered by a dual-core Exynos 4210 processor, while the S4 mini uses a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, with the latter offering slightly higher clock speed.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the S4 mini can record at 30fps compared to the Note's 24-30fps.
- The Note N7000 has a larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the S4 mini's 1900 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- Build quality is solid for both, with the Note being heavier at 178g and larger in dimensions, while the S4 mini is lighter at 107g and more compact.
- The Note runs on an older Android version (upgradable to 4.1.2), while the S4 mini comes with Android 4.2.2 (upgradable to 4.4.2), offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note N7000
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
Also known as Samsung GT-N7000, Samsung I9220
Also known as Samsung I9190 Galaxy S IV mini; Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.3"
4.3"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~285 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
800
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 4210 Dual (45 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8930AB Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.6, 28mm (wide), AF
8 MP, f/2.6, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@24~30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.9 x 83 x 9.7 mm (5.78 x 3.27 x 0.38 in)
124.6 x 61.3 x 8.9 mm (4.91 x 2.41 x 0.35 in)
Weight
178 g
107 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Pink
White Frost, Black Mist, Blue, Pink, Orange, Purple, Black Edition
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.16 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body)
0.89 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
HSPA 42.2(LTE)/21.1(3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 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, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, 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 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

