Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA)
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Sony Xperia Z4v
#2326Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA)
Sony Xperia Z4v
Performance
67.566.4
Camera
92.665.1
Display
84.360.4
Battery
84.884.8
Build
15.30.2
Connectivity
63.166.6
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
54.950.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note5 features a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the Sony Xperia Z4v has a slightly smaller 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but higher pixel density at ~565 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Note5 is powered by the Exynos 7420 Octa chipset, whereas the Z4v utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, both with 32GB of storage but differing RAM configurations (4GB for Note5 and 3GB for Z4v).
- The Note5's rear camera is 16 MP with optical image stabilization, while the Z4v boasts a higher 20.7 MP camera without OIS.
- Both devices have a 3000 mAh battery with wireless charging, but the Z4v supports faster charging at 18W compared to the Note5's 15W.
- Software-wise, the Note5 runs Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 7.0, while the Z4v launches with Android 5.0.
- The Note5 lacks stereo speakers, while the Z4v includes them, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA)
Sony Xperia Z4v
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
Versions: N920V (Verizon); N920P (Sprint); N920R (US Cellular)
Also known as Sony Xperia Z4 E6508 for Verizon
Display
Size
5.7"
5.2"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~565 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Mali-T760MP8
Adreno 430
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
20.7 MP, 1/2.3", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)
5.1 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1440p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired, QC2Wireless
18W wired, QC2Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm (6.03 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
144.4 x 72.3 x 8.7 mm (5.69 x 2.85 x 0.34 in)
Weight
171 g
162 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black Sapphire, White Pearl
White, black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.16 W/kg (head) 1.48 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (3CA), EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.1, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer