Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208) vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925A 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/2/2017 8:52 PM, updated: 4/28/2020 11:23 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge X Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925A 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)

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5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925A 128GB)
+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+5.7"12% Larger screen	vs	5.1"
+3000 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
32GB (25GB available)	vs	+128GB (120GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
171 grams (5.99 ounces)	vs	+132 grams (4.62 ounces)30% Lighter
7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)9% Thinner
515 PPI	vs	+576 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)

47 Common items in both devices

2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core

UFS 2.0

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED

16 million

1440x2560 pixels

(back) 16MP

+40 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925A 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925A 128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Note5 Duos N9208, Samsung Noble	AT&T Galaxy S6 Edge G925A, Samsung Zero
Country or region available	Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	8/21/2015	4/10/2015
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.1 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in)	70.1 x 142.1 millimeters (2.76 x 5.59 in)
Weight	171 grams (5.99 ounces)	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925A 128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	576 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925A 128GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925A 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T760 MP8	ARM Mali-T760 MP8
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925A 128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available) UFS 2.0	128GB (120GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925A 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,25,26,28) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925A 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5312x2988 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical 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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925A 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm (lens)	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/4.1" inches	1/4.1" inches
Pixel size	1.34µm pixel	1.34µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925A 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, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925A 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925A 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925A 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925A 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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, Gold Platinum, Silver Titan • S Pen stylus • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) • S-Voice natural language • ANT+	• Colors: Black, Green, White, Gold • Gorilla Glass 4 back panel • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) • S-Voice natural language • OneDrive 115GB • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)	Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925A 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.106W/kg (head), 1.152W/kg (body)	0.55W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.381W/kg (head), 0.435W/kg (body)	0.328W/kg (head), 0.293W/kg (body)