Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
2.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3200
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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4.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
8
MP
MP
2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2100
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
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28 Common items in both devices |
16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (11GB available) |
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC |
Plastic body, glass front |
Super AMOLED |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
+21 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002) | Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | |
Model | Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002) | Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) |
Other model names | Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9002 (Dual-sim) | Samsung Galaxy S III i9300, Galaxy S3 i9300 |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 9/4/2013 | 5/22/2012 |
Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 79.2 x 151.2 millimeters (3.12 x 5.95 in) | 70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in) |
Weight | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) | 133 grams (4.66 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002) | Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.7" inches | 4.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~74.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 386 PPI | 306 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 2 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002) | Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | |
System version | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
Firmware update | Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002) | Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm) | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | ARM Mali-400 MP4 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002) | Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 16GB (11GB available) |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002) | Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 42/5.76 Mbps | 21/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002) | Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.6 (aperture) |
Focal length | 31mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002) | Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.6 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002) | Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002) | Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL-2 | Micro-B USB MHL |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002) | Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gesture Gyroscope Humidity Proximity sensor Temperature | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002) | Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU |
Battery capacity | 3200 mAh | 2100 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 21 hours | 11.7 hours |
Standby | 420 hours (17.5 days) | 790 hours (32.9 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002) | Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Dual Shot camera • S-Voice • Dropbox 50GB • Java framework | • Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white • S-Voice natural language commands and dictation • USB OTG On-the-go • Smart Stay eye tracking • TouchWiz with Motion UX • WiFi hotspot • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002) | Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.628W/kg (head), 1.584W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.29W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body) | 0.342W/kg (head), 0.547W/kg (body) |