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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A) vs Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S10e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S10e X Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A) 05Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
22Points Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 5 X
5.8"
AMOLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

10mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 128GB)

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Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A) vs Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 128GB)} 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 128GB)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)4%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2280 pixels
+515 PPI18%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs435 PPI
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
2.1GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)53%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (25GB available)vs+128GB (109GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.0vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
171 grams (5.99 ounces)vs+150 grams (5.25 ounces)14%
Lighter
5.7"vs+5.8"2%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP78%
Higher resolution main camera
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+3100 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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

28 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Super AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
OIS: Optical stabilization
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 128GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 128GB)
Other model namesAT&T Galaxy Note5 N920A, Samsung NobleGalaxy S10E (Snapdragon) SM-G970UZWAXA 6GB RAM Unlocked
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date8/21/20153/8/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019
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)69.9 x 142.2 millimeters (2.75 x 5.6 in)
Weight171 grams (5.99 ounces)150 grams (5.25 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 S10e (SM-G970U 128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI435 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 S10e (SM-G970U 128GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 128GB)
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 registeredAnTuTu: 325192 (v7), 389694 (v8)
Geekbench: 10081 (v4.4), 2141 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 40fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR46GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (25GB available)
UFS 2.0
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps2000/316 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 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 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µmSuper-Steady-video
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 lens26mm 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: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital 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 S10e (SM-G970U 128GB)
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/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length22mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/4.1" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.34µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 128GB)
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 S10e (SM-G970U 128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
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 S10e (SM-G970U 128GB)
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 (side-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy22 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 128GB)
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: Prism Black, White, Green, Blue, Canary Yellow, Flamingo Pink
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.13W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)0.68W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.289W/kg (head), 0.601W/kg (body)feature not registered
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