Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note vs Samsung Galaxy S5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/10/2014 4:31 AM, updated: 4/20/2020 9:43 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 X Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
AMOLED

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	vs	27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
+16GB (13GB available)30% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+5.3"4% Larger screen	vs	5.1"
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.1GHz 32bit Octa-core121% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
178 grams (6.23 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)23% Lighter
9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)19% Thinner
800x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels103% Higher resolution screen
285 PPI	vs	+432 PPI52% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP8% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+HumidityAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2500 mAh	vs	+2800 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.0

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000B, Galaxy Note 1 N7100	Galaxy S5 3G Octa-core, Samsung Pacific
Country or region available	(Global, International)	South Africa, (Latin America), Angola, India, Pakistan, (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	10/28/2011	4/11/2014
Depth	9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	82.95 x 146.85 millimeters (3.27 x 5.78 in)	72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)
Weight	178 grams (6.23 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.3" inches	5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	285 PPI	432 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
System version	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Dual 4210 (45nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5422 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 266Mhz	ARM Mali-T628 MP6
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 5.0	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	Not supported	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Humidity Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	13.5 hours	21 hours
Standby	820 hours (34.2 days)	960 hours (40 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UI 4.0 • Panorama shot • S Pen stylus • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Gold • Dual Shot camera (video + photo) • Download Booster (LTE + WiFi)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.16W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.34W/kg (head)	feature not registered