Samsung Galaxy Note N7000
#4092
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
#4274Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note N7000
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
Performance
45.352.8
Camera
35.119.1
Display
81.680.4
Battery
21.820.0
Build
89.580.7
Connectivity
52.547.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.334.9
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
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, f/2.6, 28mm (wide), AF
8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.9 MP, f/2.6
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@24~30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Pebble blue, Marble white, Amber brown, Garnet red, Sapphire black, Titanium grey, La Fleur
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.16 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body)
0.55 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)
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
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 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 4.3 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer