Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915R4) vs Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note Edge vs Google Pixel 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
16
MP
MP
3.7mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
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22 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
OIS: Optical stabilization |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915R4) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
Model | Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915R4) | Pixel 2 (128GB) |
Other model names | US Cellular Galaxy Note Edge N915R4 (CDMA) | Google Pixel 2 G011A, HTC Walleye |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | |
Release date | 11/1/2014 | 10/1/2017 |
Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 82.4 x 151.3 millimeters (3.24 x 5.96 in) | 69.7 x 145.7 millimeters (2.74 x 5.74 in) |
Weight | 174 grams (6.09 ounces) | 143 grams (5.01 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915R4) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.6" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 525 PPI | 441 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915R4) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
System version | Android 4.4.4 KitKat | Android 8.0 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 10 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915R4) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 Pro (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 420 | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | Geekbench: 6437 (v4.4) GFXBench: 26fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915R4) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0 | 128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915R4) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 800/75 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Not supported | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 12) | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
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 Edge (SM-N915R4) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | 12.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 31mm lens | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.6" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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 | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915R4) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 3.7 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1440 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.2" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915R4) | Google Pixel 2 (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.265, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915R4) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL-3 | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 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 Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915R4) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Humidity Proximity sensor SpO2 Temperature UV radiation | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915R4) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 2700 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 10.5W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 18 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915R4) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (Swype), 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 • Samsung TouchWiz UX • S Pen stylus • S-Voice natural language • Dropbox 50GB • Samsung Gear S compatible • ANT+ support | • Colors: Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915R4) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.84W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |