Samsung Galaxy Note T879
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Samsung Galaxy S III T999
#4863Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note T879
Samsung Galaxy S III T999
Performance
48.451.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
81.680.4
Battery
21.820.0
Build
15.816.3
Connectivity
46.158.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.830.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note T879 features a larger 5.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Galaxy S III T999 has a slightly smaller 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Note is powered by a Snapdragon S3 chipset with a dual-core CPU, whereas the S III utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon S4 Plus with similar dual-core performance but enhanced GPU capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the S III has a marginally better selfie camera at 1.9 MP compared to the Note's 2.0 MP.
- The Note has a larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the S III's 2100 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Both run on Android Ice Cream Sandwich, with the S III being upgradable to Jelly Bean, offering a potentially improved software experience.
- The Note is heavier at 180g compared to the S III's 133g, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note T879
Samsung Galaxy S III T999
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For T-MobileAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Note SGH-T879
For T-MobileAlso known as Samsung SGH-T999, Samsung Galaxy S III T-Mobile
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
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, 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@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
146.8 x 83.1 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
180 g
133 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Navy Blue, Ceramic White, Soft Pink
Pebble blue, Marble white
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.19 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
0.43 W/kg (head) 1.26 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE (T999L)
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer