Samsung Galaxy Note5
#1239
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
#1223Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note5
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
Performance
67.567.5
Camera
92.694.7
Display
84.384.3
Battery
84.884.8
Build
92.592.5
Connectivity
63.964.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
61.161.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ both feature a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Exynos 7420 Octa chipset, with identical CPU and GPU configurations, and 4GB of RAM, ensuring comparable processing power.
- Camera specifications are also alike, with both models sporting a 16 MP rear camera with OIS and a 5 MP front camera, although the S6 edge+ supports additional video recording options.
- Battery capacity is the same at 3000 mAh, with both supporting 15W charging and wireless charging.
- Build quality is slightly different, with the Note5 being heavier at 171g compared to the 153g of the S6 edge+, while both have a premium glass and aluminum design, and run Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 7.0 Nougat.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note5
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015, August 13
2015
Description
Versions: N920T (T-Mobile); N920A (AT&T); N920I (Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada); N920G (LATAM); N920G/DS (Brazil, India)
Versions: G928F (Europe); G928G (India); G928T (T-Mobile); G928A (AT&T); G928I (Australia, New Zealand, Singapore)
Display
Size
5.7"
5.7"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~518 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~518 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T760MP8
Mali-T760MP8
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm
5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS
Selfie Video
1440p@30fps
1440p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
15W wiredWireless (Qi) (market dependent)
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)
154.4 x 75.8 x 6.9 mm (6.08 x 2.98 x 0.27 in)
Weight
171 g
153 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Colors
Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Silver Titan, White Pearl
Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Silver Titan, White Pearl, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.53 W/kg (head) 1.28 W/kg (body)
1.22 W/kg (head) 1.48 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps/ LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps/ LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2