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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10 X Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A) 06Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
23Points Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 5 X
6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)

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Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A) vs Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)} 23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)4%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2280 pixels
+515 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs400 PPI
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
2.1GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)53%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+8GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (25GB available)vs+256GB (230GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.0vs+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
171 grams (5.99 ounces)vs+168 grams (5.88 ounces)2%
Lighter
5.7"vs+6.3"11%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP153%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.6" inchesvs+1/2.55" inches2%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.5 (aperture)27%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 10MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+3500 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, 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 2.0, 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+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Super AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
ModelGalaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Other model namesAT&T Galaxy Note5 N920A, Samsung NobleSamsung Galaxy Note10 SM-N9700/Dual-Sim (Snapdragon)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)China
(Latin America), China
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date8/21/20158/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/2019
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)76.1 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in)71.8 x 151 millimeters (2.83 x 5.94 in)
Weight171 grams (5.99 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI400 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T760 MP8Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR48GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (25GB available)
UFS 2.0
256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps2000/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20)LTE Cat20 (Bands ?)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (Bands ?)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.11/3.6"52mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS (2-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels10 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length22mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/4.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.34µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)12W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy22 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), 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, Gold Platinum, Silver Titan
• S Pen stylus
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
• S-Voice natural language
• ANT+
• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Red, Glow
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration)
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.13W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.289W/kg (head), 0.601W/kg (body)feature not registered
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