Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)

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

4/5/2020 9:11 PM, updated: 1/23/2023 8:38 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 5 X Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2636

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208) Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Flip X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS)

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!

18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)
+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)56% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+256GB (223GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (25GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.0
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)6% Thinner	vs	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+6.7"18% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP52% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+1/2.55" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.6" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 10MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
183 grams (6.41 ounces)	vs	+171 grams (5.99 ounces)7% Lighter
1080x2636 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels29% Higher resolution screen
425 PPI	vs	+515 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

32 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

+25 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS)	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)
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Model	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS)	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)
Other model names	Galaxy Z Flip (Sprint) SM-F700U/Dual-Sim (4G LTE)	Galaxy Note5 Duos N9208, Samsung Noble
Country or region available	USA	Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	2/14/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020	8/21/2015
Depth	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.6 x 167.3 millimeters (2.9 x 6.59 in)	76.1 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in)
Weight	183 grams (6.41 ounces)	171 grams (5.99 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS)	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2636 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	425 PPI	515 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 1.1" (112x300)	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS)	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)
System version	Android 10	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS)	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)	ARM Mali-T760 MP8
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 453934 (v8) Geekbench: 2589 (v5.1)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS)	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (223GB available) UFS 3.0	32GB (25GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS)	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/316 Mbps	300/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,25,26,28) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS)	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS)	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4.1" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.34µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS)	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz Tuned by AKG	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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS)	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS)	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS)	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS)	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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, Purple, Gold • Gorilla Glass 6 back panel • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Black, White, Gold Platinum, Silver Titan • S Pen stylus • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) • S-Voice natural language • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U/DS)	Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.54W/kg (head), 1.47W/kg (body)	1.106W/kg (head), 1.152W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.381W/kg (head), 0.435W/kg (body)