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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (SCH-i605) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPad Air X Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (SCH-i605) 18Points
5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
09Points Apple iPad Air (WiFi 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 2 X
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

8820
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (SCH-i605)

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Galaxy Note 2 (SCH-i605)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (SCH-i605) vs iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)} 9 Advantages Apple iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)
+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+183 grams (6.41 ounces)156%
Lighter
vs469 grams (16.42 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+267 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs264 PPI
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MP56%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
1.6GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.4GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (13GB available)vs+32GB (23GB available)77%
More internal storage for applications and files
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)25%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
720x1280 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
5.5"vs+9.7"76%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.6 (aperture)vs+f/2.4 (aperture)8%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
3100 mAhvs+8820 mAh185%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 2 (SCH-i605)iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 2 (SCH-i605)iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)
Other model namesVerizon Galaxy Note2 (CDMA + 4G LTE) SCH-i605iPad Air A1474 (WiFi), iPad 5 Air, iPad Air 1
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date11/27/201211/1/2013, Announced: 10/22/2013
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)80.5 x 151.1 millimeters (3.17 x 5.95 in)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight183 grams (6.41 ounces)469 grams (16.42 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 2 (SCH-i605)iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI264 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 2 (SCH-i605)iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)
System versionAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeaniOS 7.0
Firmware updateAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeaniOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 2 (SCH-i605)iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm)64bit: Apple A7 (APL5698) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP4PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 13597

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 2 (SCH-i605)iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC 4.5
32GB (23GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 2 (SCH-i605)iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/1900
Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTENot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 2 (SCH-i605)iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered33mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 2 (SCH-i605)iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 2 (SCH-i605)iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 2 (SCH-i605)iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 2 (SCH-i605)iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 2 (SCH-i605)iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3100 mAh8820 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy22 hours10 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 2 (SCH-i605)iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsNot supported
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Titanium Gray, Marble White
• Samsung TouchWiz interface
• SoundAlive
• S Pen stylus
• Java framework
• Colors: Space Gray, Silver
• Retina display
• Oleophobic coating
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud service
• iCloud Keychain
• FaceTime HD

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 2 (SCH-i605)iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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