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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930A) vs Apple iPhone X (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Apple iPhone X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone X X Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930A) 19Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.8"
AMOLED

1125x2436

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2716
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930A)

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Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930A)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930A) vs iPhone X (64GB)} 12 Advantages Apple iPhone X (64GB)
+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4X
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs174 grams (6.09 ounces)
+1440x2560 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
vs1125x2436 pixels
+515 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs463 PPI
+1/2.55" inches18%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh29%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2716 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
UFS 2.0vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)3%
Thinner
Aluminum frame, glass front/backvs+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
5.7"vs+5.8"2%
Larger screen
(back) 12.2MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP97%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 7.1MP40%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps128%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices
64GB (52GB available) / 64GB (54GB available)
Super AMOLED
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
HDR photo/video on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930A)iPhone X (64GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 7 (SM-N930A)iPhone X (64GB)
Other model namesAT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 7 N930A, Galaxy Note 6iPhone 10, iPhone Ten A1865, A1901, A1902
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date8/19/201611/3/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)73.9 x 153.5 millimeters (2.91 x 6.04 in)70.9 x 143.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.65 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backStainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930A)iPhone X (64GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~79% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI463 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered625nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930A)iPhone X (64GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowiOS 11
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatiOS 16
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930A)iPhone X (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530Apple GPU (3-Core)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 233100 (v7)
Geekbench: 10215 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930A)iPhone X (64GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
UFS 2.0
64GB (54GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930A)iPhone X (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps1024/150 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1865 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100A1865 model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1901 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 7 (SM-N930A)iPhone X (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µm2x-optical-zoomOISPDAF
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens28mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.22µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: 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

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930A)iPhone X (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length22mm lens32mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930A)iPhone X (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930A)iPhone X (64GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930A)iPhone X (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930A)iPhone X (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh2716 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy38 hours (1.6 days)21 hours
Standby312 hours (13 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930A)iPhone X (64GB)
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: Blue Coral, Silver Titanium, Black Onyx
• Stylus Pen (12-bit)
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
• S-Voice
• HD Voice
• Colors: Space Gray, Silver
• Face ID
• Apple Pay
• AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
• Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min
• 5W charger is included

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930A)iPhone X (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.65W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)1.09W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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