Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-i317)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/22/2015 6:06 AM, updated: 4/10/2020 8:30 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 2 X Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-i317) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)

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24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-i317)
+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core91% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+32GB (25GB available)92% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+UFS 2.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+171 grams (5.99 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)24% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+515 PPI93% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+5.7"4% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(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
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.9 (aperture)37% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 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)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
3000 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

22 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-i317)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-i317)
Other model names	Galaxy Note5 N920G, Samsung Noble	AT&T Galaxy Note2 (4G LTE) SGH-i317M
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, India	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	8/21/2015	11/9/2012
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.1 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in)	80.5 x 151.1 millimeters (3.17 x 5.95 in)
Weight	171 grams (5.99 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-i317)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-i317)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-i317)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T760 MP8	ARM Mali-400 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-i317)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available) UFS 2.0	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-i317)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,26,28)	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 5 (SM-N920G)	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-i317)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5312x2988 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-i317)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	22mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.34µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-i317)
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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-i317)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-i317)
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 Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-i317)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-i317)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Titanium Gray, Marble White • Samsung TouchWiz interface • SoundAlive • S Pen stylus • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G)	Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-i317)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.53W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.381W/kg (head), 0.501W/kg (body)	feature not registered