Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-T889) vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/16/2016 7:08 PM, updated: 4/20/2020 10:17 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S6 X Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-T889) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

24Points Samsung Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2550
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-T889)	vs	24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
+32GB (27GB available)13% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (24GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+5.5"8% Larger screen	vs	5.1"
+3100 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2550 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core91% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 4.5	vs	+UFS 2.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
183 grams (6.41 ounces)	vs	+138 grams (4.83 ounces)33% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)38% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
267 PPI	vs	+576 PPI116% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)37% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-T889)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
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Model	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-T889)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
Other model names	T-Mobile Galaxy Note2 (3G) SGH-T889	Galaxy S6 Dual-sim G920FD, Samsung Zero F
Country or region available	USA	Philippines, Pakistan, Russia, Ukraine
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	10/24/2012	6/1/2015
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	80.5 x 151.1 millimeters (3.17 x 5.95 in)	70.5 x 143.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.65 in)
Weight	183 grams (6.41 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-T889)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	576 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-T889)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
System version	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-T889)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4	ARM Mali-T760 MP8
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-T889)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available) eMMC 4.5	32GB (24GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-T889)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-T889)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-T889)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	22mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.34µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-T889)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-T889)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-T889)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-T889)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB595675LU	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	2550 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	17 hours
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-T889)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Titanium Gray, Marble White • Samsung TouchWiz interface • SoundAlive • S Pen stylus • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold • Gorilla Glass 4 back panel • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) • S-Voice natural language • OneDrive 115GB • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-T889)	Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920FD)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.15W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.382W/kg (head), 0.499W/kg (body)