Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C) vs Apple iPhone 5S (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs Apple iPhone 5S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/6/2014 8:53 PM, updated: 10/28/2021 10:53 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 5S X Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

3.7mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3220
mAh

(Removable)

03Points Apple iPhone 5S (16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1560
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)

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29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)	vs	3 Advantages Apple iPhone 5S (16GB)
+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core75% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+32GB (25GB available)92% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x1136 pixels
+515 PPI58% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+5.7"43% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/2.6" inches15% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+(front) 3.7MP200% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+HumidityAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3220 mAh106% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1560 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
176 grams (6.16 ounces)	vs	+112 grams (3.92 ounces)57% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)12% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light

21 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

f/2.2 (aperture)

4G LTE

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
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Model	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Octa-core 4G, Samsung Muscat	Apple iPhone 5S A1453, A1457, A1530, A1533
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	10/10/2014	9/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.6 x 153.5 millimeters (3.09 x 6.04 in)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	176 grams (6.16 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	iOS 7.0
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	iOS 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5433 (20nm)	64bit: Apple A7 (APL0698) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T760 MP6	PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 14341
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0	16GB (13GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 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	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	A1453/A1533 GSM model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1453/A1533 CDMA model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO A1457/A1530 model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20)	LTE Cat3 A1453 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26) A1533 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25) A1457 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) A1530 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)
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
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	29mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.5µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	3.7 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1440 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm lens	31mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
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	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL-3	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Humidity Proximity sensor SpO2 Temperature	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3220 mAh	1560 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
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: Black, White, Pink, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Samsung TouchWiz UX • S Pen stylus • S-Voice natural language • Dropbox 50GB • Samsung Gear S compatible • ANT+ support	• Colors: Black, White, Gold • Touch ID • Oleophobic coating • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.23W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)	1.12W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.366W/kg (head), 0.568W/kg (body)	1W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)