Samsung Galaxy Note N7000
#4829
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
#4086Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note N7000
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
56.357.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 features a larger 5.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Galaxy S III has a slightly smaller 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Note N7000 is powered by a dual-core Exynos 4210, whereas the S III utilizes a more advanced quad-core Exynos 4412, providing superior processing capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the S III can record video at 30fps compared to the Note's 24fps.
- The Note N7000 has a 2500 mAh battery, larger than the S III's 2100 mAh, which may offer slightly better endurance.
- Both devices run on TouchWiz UI, but the S III comes with a more recent Android version, enhancing the software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass and plastic frames, but the S III is lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note N7000
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Also known as Samsung GT-N7000, Samsung I9220
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 4210 Dual (45 nm)
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400MP4
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.6, 28mm (wide), AF
8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.0", AF
Front Camera
2 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
1.9 MP, f/2.6
Video Recording
1080p@24~30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
146.9 x 83 x 9.7 mm (5.78 x 3.27 x 0.38 in)
136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight
178 g
133 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Pebble blue, Marble white, Amber brown, Garnet red, Sapphire black, Titanium grey, La Fleur
Foldable
✗
✗
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, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 4.3 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
OS Version
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 4.3 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes