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Samsung Galaxy Note 2

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4.3
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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
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4.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • the level of detail it can render is respectable
  • much more smooth and natural feel than the original Note was ever capable
  • camera performance is excellent given good lighting conditions

Cons

  • for a tiny bit of back fat
  • don't have to remove the battery to get access to the memory card slot
  • Samsung does not include one in the box

Key specs

  • 8 Mpx
  • 5.55 in
  • 1280, 720 px
  • AMOLED, Super AMOLED
  • 267 ppi
  • 3100 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 1.9 Mpx

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 - Variants

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Galaxy Note 2 LTE 16GB
Internal storage:
  • 16 GB
Galaxy Note 2 16GB
Internal storage:
  • 16 GB
Galaxy Note 2 32GB
Internal storage:
  • 32 GB
Galaxy Note 2 64GB
Internal storage:
  • 64 GB

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 - Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Pros

  • the level of detail it can render is respectable
  • much more smooth and natural feel than the original Note was ever capable
  • camera performance is excellent given good lighting conditions
  • browsing experience here is universally excellent
  • makes the stylus so clever
  • improves the series formula in several important respects
  • The call quality of the phone is great
  • the stylus feels better and the tech has been bumped-up in almost every respect
  • Music support is much better than average too
  • Macro performance is decent
  • The colors are good and the sensor responds quickly to brightness changes

Cons

  • for a tiny bit of back fat
  • don't have to remove the battery to get access to the memory card slot
  • Samsung does not include one in the box
  • AMOLED screens do not use universal backlights
  • Neither offers Adobe Flash support
  • just cannot be pigeonholed into a standard size
  • intense noise in poor ambient light
  • bluish cast becomes more intense the flatter the viewing angles get
  • The screen just cannot defy direct sunlight
  • bars are not shown on HD videos
  • slickness of the interface is pretty much on the same plain as the iPhone 4S

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5.55 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
3100 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
267 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.6 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.1.2
CPU clock speed1.6 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
CPU modelSamsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412
GPU modelARM Mali-400
RAM memory2 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.6 f
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 16 GB
  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
Maximum card storage64GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
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Dimensions
Height5.95 in
Width3.17 in
Depth0.37 in
Weight6.35 oz
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Connectivity
Sim card sizeMicro-SIM
Bluetooth version4.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • SBC
  • aptX
Charging connection
  • HDMI
  • USB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
Video outputMHL
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Battery
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity3100.0 mAh
Standby time980.0 h
Talk time35.0 h
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Display
Screen size5.55 in
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeOLED
Resolution1280 x 720 px
Technology
  • AMOLED
  • Super AMOLED
Pixel density267.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
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Front camera
Primary resolution1.9 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Pink
  • Silver
  • White
  • Black
  • Titanium
  • Brown
  • Grey
  • Blue
  • Red
MaterialPlastic
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Other features
Built-in stereo speakersyes
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Cellular
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionDC-HSDPA
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
4G LTEno
LTE frequencies
  • 800 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 2600 MHz

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 - Q&A (12)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung Note 2 a good phone?
    andera
    over 1 year ago
    The Galaxy Note 2 is one of the most powerful smartphones in the world. It has a 1.6GHz quad-core Cortex A9 and a quad-core Exynos 4412, the latest GPU from Samsung. It has a humongous 5.5″ SuperAMOLED+ display that looks absolutely stunning. It comes with a built-in stylus for writing notes and taking screenshots.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How old is a Samsung Note 2?
    inell.larkin
    over 1 year ago
    The Note II launched on September 26, 2012, in South Korea on three carriers and it was expected to ultimately arrive on 2760 carriers in 128 countries. It is now widely available in the market after its official launch on September 27, 2012, in Hyderabad, India.
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    jeramy_stanton
    about 2 years ago
    How much is samsung galaxy note 2 in nigeria?
    nerissa_oberbrunner
    almost 2 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Price in Nigeria ranges from around 79,500 Naira to 85,000 Naira depending on your location or store.
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    joan
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy note 2 n7100 support 4g?
    forrest
    almost 2 years ago
    No note 2 international version gt-n7100 is 3g it doesnt support jio but u can put in other 4g phone n use as Hotspot , gt-n7105 is lte. You must log in or register to reply here.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do I do a hard reset on a Galaxy Note 2?
    kaitlyn_denesik
    over 1 year ago
    With the phone off, press and hold the Volume Up key and the Home key, then press and hold the Power key. You'll see the Android recovery screen. Scroll to Wipe Data/Factory Reset using the Volume Up or Down keys. Select with the power key.
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  • 0
    Votes
    rosio
    about 2 years ago
    How much is a samsung galaxy note 2 cost?
    ena_jerde
    almost 2 years ago
    As of 8th April 2022, Samsung Galaxy Note II price in India starts at Rs. 37,665.
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  • 0
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    trudi
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy note 2 have ir blaster?
    kendall_padberg
    almost 2 years ago
    The Note 2 won't, however, get any of the GS4's infrared-based features (yes, it has an IR blaster). If changing channels on your TV with your smartphone floats your boat, then look no further.
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    salvatore
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy note 2 support 4g?
    davis
    almost 2 years ago
    This is a good upgrade on the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 LTE. The 4G support is well suited to this phone, especially the powerful processor and the 5.5-inch display.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Note 2 still good?
    mia.adams
    over 1 year ago
    In 2021 Samsung note 2 is very very bad choice because dude this smartphone launched in 2012 u see there is almost approx 10 year's difference. In these 10 years technology changes rapidly for an example Samsung note 2 comes with jellybean v4.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung Note 2 a 3g or 4G?
    tom.balistreri
    over 1 year ago
    With 4G LTE supported by a powerful processor and an impressive 2GB of memory you'll never suffer from lags on the Note 2.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How old is a Note 2?
    golda.wolff
    over 1 year ago
    The Note II launched on September 26, 2012, in South Korea on three carriers and it was expected to ultimately arrive on 2760 carriers in 128 countries.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is the processor of Note 2?
    euna
    over 1 year ago
    Note 2 specifications highlight a Cortex A9 quad-core processor with a clock speed of 1.6 Ghz and 2 GB ram.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (22)

4.3
Based on 22 reviews
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 30.08.2012
Samsung Galaxy Note 2
4.5

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 review: This giant phone offers a digitiser stylus, a fab screen and tremendously slick Android Jelly Bean software.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Review Samsung Galaxy Note II GT-N7100 Smartphone
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Notebookcheck
Published: 06.11.2012
Review Samsung Galaxy Note II GT-N7100 Smartphone
4.4

In-depth review of the Samsung Galaxy Note II GT-N7100 (Samsung Exynos 4412 Quad, ARM Mali-400 MP4, 5.55", 0.2 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks and ratings

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Samsung Galaxy Note II Android phone
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PC World
Samsung Galaxy Note II Android phone
4.8

Great performance and excellent battery life combine to make the Galaxy Note II one of the best Android phones we've ever used

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Samsung Galaxy Note 2 review [Updated]
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Android Central
Published: 06.10.2012
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 review [Updated]

It's our definitive review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Samsung Galaxy Note II camera review
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DPReview
Published: 22.03.2013
Samsung Galaxy Note II camera review
3.6

Bigger than a phone, smaller than a tablet, the Note II fills a specialized gap, but does it work for mobile photographers?

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 02.01.2013
Home review
4.0

Big-screen browsing and a capable battery make the Note 2 a tempting proposition

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Review (T-Mobile) - The Phablet Returns
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anandtech.com
Published: 24.10.2012
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Review (T-Mobile) - The Phablet Returns
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Samsung Galaxy Note 2 review
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T3
Published: 11.10.2012
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 review
4.0

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is the brand's next-gen hybrid phone and tablet

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Samsung Galaxy Note 2 review
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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 review

In het Samsung Galaxy Note 2 productdossier lees je alles over de Galaxy Note 2. Lees wat de Galaxy Note 2 allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 The ultimate anti-iPhone
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CNET
Published: 27.11.2012
The ultimate anti-iPhone

Its enormous screen, innovative stylus, and emphasis on NFC make Samsung's stepped-up Galaxy Note 2 "phablet" the philosophical opposite of Apple's iPhone 5.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Samsung Galaxy Note 2 review
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TechRadar
Published: 05.04.2013
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 review
4.5

The Note is back, bigger and better

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Samsung Galaxy Note II review
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The Verge
Published: 08.10.2012
Samsung Galaxy Note II review
4.3

The hybrid device that launched a whole new product line for Samsung is brought up to date with some fresh Exynos power and Android Jelly Bean

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Galaxy Note 2 Review
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Published: 24.10.2012
Galaxy Note 2 Review
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Samsung Galaxy Note II review
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TechnoBuffalo
Published: 08.10.2012
Samsung Galaxy Note II review
4.5

The original Samsung Galaxy Note brought us into the phablet world just about a year ago.  Samsung introduced us to a 5.3-inch screen and it was received with an equal amount of love and disdain from potential consumers. Many were perplexed as to why one would carry a tablet as a daily phone.  The smartphone industry has been heading to larger displays for as long as smartphones have...

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 12.12.2012
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Review

Table Of Contents_HardwareSoftwareStylusBatteryBenchmarks and PerformanceCameraConclusion When I look at the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, I see a strange direction for the future. While experts have for years decried that electronics would get smaller and smaller, the reality is exactly the opposite. The biggest, and best performing Android phone is king, and today, the biggest phone is the Note 2, a massive 5.5″ device known the world over as a “phablet”, one of the stupidest titles given to any electronic device. […]

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