Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA)
#1834
ZTE Axon 9 Pro
#1454Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA)
ZTE Axon 9 Pro
Performance
60.364.8
Camera
50.050.6
Display
79.579.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
62.864.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note5 features a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the ZTE Axon 9 Pro has a larger 6.21-inch AMOLED display with a lower resolution of 1080 x 2248 pixels but supports HDR10.
- In terms of performance, the Note5 is powered by the Exynos 7420 chipset, whereas the Axon 9 Pro utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 845, offering better processing capabilities and RAM options.
- The Note5's camera system includes a 16 MP rear camera with OIS, while the Axon 9 Pro has a dual-camera setup with a 12 MP main sensor and a 20 MP ultrawide sensor, providing more versatility.
- The Axon 9 Pro also boasts a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the Note5's 3000 mAh, along with faster charging.
- Software-wise, the Note5 runs on Android 7.0, while the Axon 9 Pro comes with Android 8.1, offering a more updated experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA)
ZTE Axon 9 Pro
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
Versions: N920V (Verizon); N920P (Sprint); N920R (US Cellular)
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
6.21"
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
1080 x 2248 pixels (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.65 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.76 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Mali-T760MP8
Adreno 630
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, OIS, dual pixel PDAF, OIS20 MP, 10mm (ultrawide)
Front Camera
5 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1440p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired, QC2Wireless
18W wired, QC4Wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm (6.03 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
156.5 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm (6.16 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)
Weight
171 g
179 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black Sapphire, White Pearl
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (3CA), EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
v5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
OS Version
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No