Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy K Zoom vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/9/2019 1:02 PM, updated: 5/2/2022 10:20 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10 X Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2430
mAh

(Removable)

30Points Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy K Zoom X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)

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 K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	vs	30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/2.3" inches11% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
1.7GHz 32bit Hexa-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)148% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)45 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
200 grams (7 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)19% Lighter
16.6 millimeters (0.65 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)110% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels167% Higher resolution screen
306 PPI	vs	+400 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"	vs	+6.3"31% Larger screen
(back) 20.7MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP95% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/3.1 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)107% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 10MP4 times 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) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2430 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh44% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED

16 million

Digital and optical zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
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Model	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy S5 zoom, Galaxy K zoom LTE C115L	Samsung Galaxy Note10 SM-N9700/Dual-Sim (Snapdragon)
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA	(Latin America), China
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2014	8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/2019
Depth	16.6 millimeters (0.65 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.8 x 137.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.41 in)	71.8 x 151 millimeters (2.83 x 5.94 in)
Weight	200 grams (7 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	4.8" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Hexa 5260 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Dual-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T624 MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 5.0	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
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	150/50 Mbps	2000/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat20 (Bands ?) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (Bands ?) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.11/3.6"52mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Xenon flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/3.1 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2430 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	12W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Call control	Voice recorder	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: Charcoal Black, Electric Blue, Shimmery White • 2 processors: Quad-core 1.3GHz + Dual-core 1.7GHz • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Dropbox 50GB • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Red, Glow • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration) • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.513W/kg (head), 1.074W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.404W/kg (head), 0.369W/kg (body)	feature not registered