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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 5 X Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 256GB) 26Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3120

200
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

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05Points Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge X
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 256GB)

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!

Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 256GB)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 256GB) vs Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T 64GB)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T 64GB)
+4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)176%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR5X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4
+256GB (220GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (54GB available)
+UFS 4.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.0
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs171 grams (5.99 ounces)
+5.8 millimeters (0.23 inches)31%
Thinner
vs7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+1440x3120 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
vs1440x2560 pixels
+6.7"18%
Larger screen
vs5.7"
+(dual camera) 200MP + 12MP12 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+1/1.3" inches100%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.6" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 12MP138%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps16 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3900 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
513 PPIvs+515 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

29 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
LTPO AMOLED / Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 256GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T 64GB)
ModelGalaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 256GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T 64GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S25 Edge SM-S937B/Dual-SIMT-Mobile Galaxy Note5 N920T, Samsung Noble
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date5/29/2025, Announced: 5/13/20258/21/2015
Depth5.8 millimeters (0.23 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)75.6 x 158.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.23 in)76.1 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)171 grams (5.99 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 256GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T 64GB)
Display typeLTPO AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~92.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)513 PPI515 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Ceramic 2Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 256GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T 64GB)
System versionAndroid 15Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User InterfaceOne UI 7.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 256GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core)
6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz)ARM Mali-T760 MP8
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 2147092 (v10)
Geekbench: 9391 (v6)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 256GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T 64GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5X4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 4.0
64GB (54GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 256GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T 64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,20)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 256GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
200 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution20000x10000 pixels5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.3" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel size0.6µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasAutofocus
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 extras8K@30fps
4K@30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 256GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)22mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.2" inches1/4.1" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.34µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 256GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T 64GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 256GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T 64GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.4 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 256GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 256GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3900 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi2 wireless chargingQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered22 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 256GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T 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: Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Silver, Titanium Icyblue
• Samsung DeX
• Colors: Black, White, Gold Platinum, Silver Titan
• S Pen stylus
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
• S-Voice natural language
• ANT+

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 256GB)Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.17W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)1.2W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.235W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)0.428W/kg (head), 0.437W/kg (body)
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