Samsung Galaxy Note5
#1587
Samsung Galaxy S7
#1604Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note5
Samsung Galaxy S7
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
50.049.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
63.763.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note5 features a larger 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the Galaxy S7 has a smaller 5.1-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 577 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Note5 is powered by the Exynos 7420 chipset, whereas the S7 utilizes the more advanced Exynos 8890, offering better processing capabilities.
- The Note5's rear camera has a 16 MP sensor with f/1.9 aperture and OIS, while the S7 has a 12 MP sensor with a wider f/1.7 aperture and dual pixel PDAF, which may enhance low-light performance.
- Both devices have a 3000 mAh battery with similar charging capabilities and wireless charging support.
- The Note5 runs on Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 7.0, while the S7 comes with Android 6.0, upgradable to 8.0, featuring the TouchWiz UI for a different software experience.
- Both phones have a premium build with glass and aluminum materials, but the S7 is slightly lighter and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note5
Samsung Galaxy S7
General
Release Date
2015
2016, March 11
Announced
2015, August 13
2016, February 21
Description
Versions: N920T (T-Mobile); N920A (AT&T); N920I (Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada); N920G (LATAM); N920G/DS (Brazil, India)
Versions: G930F (Global); G930FD (Global; Southeast Asia); G930W8 (Canada)Also known as Samsung Galaxy S7 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.7"
5.1"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~518 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~577 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
Exynos 8890 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T760MP8
Mali-T880 MP12
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
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/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm
5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS
Selfie Video
1440p@30fps
1440p
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
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)
142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm (5.61 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight
171 g
152 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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Silver Titan, White Pearl
Black, White, Gold, Silver, Pink Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM (G930F)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (G930FD)
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 (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
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
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), TouchWiz UI
OS Version
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), TouchWiz UI
Security
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes