Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA)
#1785
ZTE Axon 9 Pro
#1136Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA)
ZTE Axon 9 Pro
Performance
67.587.0
Camera
92.675.7
Display
84.379.9
Battery
84.888.7
Build
15.30.2
Connectivity
63.159.4
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
54.962.6
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
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, 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)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1440p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black Sapphire, White Pearl
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.16 W/kg (head) 1.48 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass