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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S3

    3.17 in
    5.95 in
    Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Mobile Phone
    Samsung Galaxy Note 2
      2.78 in
      5.38 in
      Samsung Galaxy S3 Mobile Phone
      Samsung Galaxy S3
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      18
      4.3 out of 5
      8 user ratings
      5 stars
      		37 %
      4 stars
      		62 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
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      1 stars
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      23
      4.7 out of 5
      11 user ratings
      5 stars
      		72 %
      4 stars
      		27 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
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      User rating
      36
      4.2 out of 5
      36 user ratings
      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		50 %
      3 stars
      		16 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      37
      4.3 out of 5
      37 user ratings
      5 stars
      		48 %
      4 stars
      		29 %
      3 stars
      		21 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

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      Hardware

      Samsung Galaxy Note 2Samsung Galaxy Note 2
      Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
      Operating systemAndroid 4.1.2Android 4.3
      CPU clock speed1.6 GHz1.4 GHz
      CPU coresQuad-coreQuad-core
      CPU modelSamsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412
      GPU modelARM Mali-400ARM Mali-400
      RAM memory2 GB
      • 1 GB
      • 2 GB

      Display

      Samsung Galaxy Note 2Samsung Galaxy Note 2
      Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
      Screen size5.55 in4.8 in
      Number of colors16.7M16.7M
      Panel typeOLEDOLED
      Resolution1280 x 720 px1280 x 720 px
      Technology
      • AMOLED
      • Super AMOLED
      • AMOLED
      • Super AMOLED
      Pixel density267.0 ppi306.0 ppi
      Dual screen supportnono

      Rear camera

      Samsung Galaxy Note 2Samsung Galaxy Note 2
      Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
      Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx8.0 Mpx
      Primary lens aperture2.6 f2.6 f
      Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps30.0 fps
      Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)30.0 fps30.0 fps

      Front camera

      Samsung Galaxy Note 2Samsung Galaxy Note 2
      Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
      Primary resolution1.9 Mpx1.9 Mpx

      Storage

      Samsung Galaxy Note 2Samsung Galaxy Note 2
      Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
      Internal storage
      • 16 GB
      • 32 GB
      • 64 GB
      • 16 GB
      • 32 GB
      • 64 GB
      Maximum card storage64GB64GB
      Types of memory card supported
      • microSD
      • microSDHC
      • microSDXC
      • microSD
      • microSDHC
      • microSDXC

      Design

      Samsung Galaxy Note 2Samsung Galaxy Note 2
      Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
      Colour of product
      • Pink
      • Silver
      • White
      • Black
      • Titanium
      • Brown
      • Grey
      • Blue
      • Red
      • Black
      • Blue
      • Brown
      • Grey
      • Red
      • Titanium
      • White
      MaterialPlasticPlastic

      Dimensions

      Samsung Galaxy Note 2Samsung Galaxy Note 2
      Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
      Height5.95 in5.38 in
      Width3.17 in2.78 in
      Depth0.37 in0.34 in
      Weight6.35 oz4.69 oz

      Connectivity

      Samsung Galaxy Note 2Samsung Galaxy Note 2
      Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
      Sim card sizeMicro-SIMMicro-SIM
      Bluetooth version4.04.0
      Bluetooth profile
      • A2DP
      • AVRCP
      • A2DP
      • AVRCP
      • HSP
      Bluetooth codec
      • AAC
      • SBC
      • aptX
      • AAC
      • aptX
      • SBC
      Charging connection
      • HDMI
      • USB
      		USB
      Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm
      USB version2.02.0
      Video outputMHLMHL

      Cellular

      Samsung Galaxy Note 2Samsung Galaxy Note 2
      Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
      Wireless networking standard
      • 802.11a
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11g
      • 802.11n
      • 802.11a
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11g
      • 802.11n
      Data transmissionDC-HSDPA
      • DC-HSDPA
      • HSPA+
      GSM frequencies
      • 850 MHz
      • 900 MHz
      • 1800 MHz
      • 1900 MHz
      • 850 MHz
      • 900 MHz
      • 1800 MHz
      • 1900 MHz
      4G LTEno
      • no
      • yes
      LTE frequencies
      • 800 MHz
      • 900 MHz
      • 1800 MHz
      • 2600 MHz
      • 700 MHz
      • 1700 MHz
      • 2100 MHz
      • Regional

      Battery

      Samsung Galaxy Note 2Samsung Galaxy Note 2
      Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
      Battery typeLithium ionLithium ion
      Battery capacity3100.0 mAh2100.0 mAh
      Standby time980.0 h830.0 h
      Talk time35.0 h22.0 h

      Pros & Cons

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              Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 - User Opinions

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