Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB) vs Vivo NEX S (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs Vivo NEX S 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
Octa-core
3200
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
6.59"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2316
12
MP
MP
8mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Vivo NEX S (128GB)
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| 20 Common items in both devices |
| Super AMOLED |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| +13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
| Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB) | Vivo NEX S (128GB) | |
| Model | Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB) | NEX S (128GB) |
| Other model names | Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (3G) N9000Q, Galaxy Note III | NEXζθ°η, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK Apex |
| Country or region available | feature not registered | ![]() ![]() (Global, International), China |
| Brand | Samsung | Vivo |
| Release date | 9/4/2013 | 6/1/2018 |
| Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 79.2 x 151.2 millimeters (3.12 x 5.95 in) | 77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in) |
| Weight | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) | 199 grams (6.97 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
π² Display | ||
| Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB) | Vivo NEX S (128GB) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 5.7" inches | 6.59" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~74.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~86% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2316 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 386 PPI | 388 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π€ Operating System | ||
| Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB) | Vivo NEX S (128GB) | |
| System version | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Firmware update | Android 5.0 Lollipop | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
βοΈ Processor | ||
| Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB) | Vivo NEX S (128GB) | |
| Chipset | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T628 MP6 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB) | Vivo NEX S (128GB) | |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 64GB (55GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 128GB (108GB available) |
| External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB) | Vivo NEX S (128GB) | |
| 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 | 1024/150 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 |
π· Camera | ||
| Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB) | Vivo NEX S (128GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 31mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12Β΅m pixel | 1.4Β΅m pixel |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
πΈ Front camera | ||
| Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB) | Vivo NEX S (128GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 27mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB) | Vivo NEX S (128GB) | |
| 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.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
π Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB) | Vivo NEX S (128GB) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Micro-B USB MHL-2 | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 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 |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
π§ Sensors | ||
| Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB) | Vivo NEX S (128GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gesture Gyroscope Humidity Proximity sensor Temperature | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
| Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB) | Vivo NEX S (128GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3200 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | 22.5W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | 21 hours | feature not registered |
| Standby | 420 hours (17.5 days) | feature not registered |
β Other features | ||
| Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB) | Vivo NEX S (128GB) | |
| 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 | β’ Colors: Black, White, Pink β’ Samsung TouchWiz UX β’ Dual Shot camera β’ S-Voice β’ Dropbox 50GB β’ Java framework | β’ Colors: Black, Red β’ Funtouch OS 4 β’ 32-bit/192kHz audio β’ Pop-up front camera |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB) | Vivo NEX S (128GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.29W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
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