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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB) vs Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs Google Pixel 5a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 5a X Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB) 08Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
24Points Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 3 X
6.34"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4680
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)

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!

Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB) vs Pixel 5a (G4S1M)} 24 Advantages Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)6%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+TemperatureAdvantage
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)
1.9GHz 32bit Octa-corevs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)83%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+128GB (103GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
386 PPIvs+415 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.7"vs+6.34"11%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP121%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3.1" inchesvs+1/2.55" inches22%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)29%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 8MP3 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
Android 5.0 Lollipopvs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps70 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3200 mAhvs+4680 mAh46%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
ModelGalaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB)Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Note 3 (3G) N9000Q, Galaxy Note IIIGoogle Pixel 5a 5G G4S1M (Japan)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredJapan
Japan
BrandSamsungGoogle
Release date9/4/20138/26/2021, Announced: 8/17/2021
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)79.2 x 151.2 millimeters (3.12 x 5.95 in)73.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.88 x 6.15 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDOLED
Screen size5.7" inches6.34" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)386 PPI415 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 14
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core)
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T628 MP6Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 291303 (v8)
Geekbench: 1337 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 4.5
128GB (103GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.2119°
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length31mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
USBMicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-2USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gesture
Gyroscope
Humidity
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3200 mAh4680 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy21 hoursfeature not registered
Standby420 hours (17.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Dual Shot camera
• S-Voice
• Dropbox 50GB
• Java framework
• Colors: Mostly Black
• Google Pay
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 32GB)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.13W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.29W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)0.47W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)
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