Samsung Galaxy Note II vs. Samsung Galaxy Note II 4G

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note II and Samsung Galaxy Note II 4G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Note II vs. Samsung Galaxy Note II 4G Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Note II Samsung Galaxy Note II 4G
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 151 mm 151 mm Both phones are the same height.
Width 81 mm 81 mm Both phones are the same width
Depth 9 mm 9 mm Both phones are the same depth.
Weight 182 g 184 g Samsung Galaxy Note II is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note II.
Body Colour Blue | Brown | Titan grey | Marble white | Titanium grey Grey | Marble white | White | Titanium grey
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - -
SAR Value 0.37 W/kg (body), 0.17 W/kg (head) 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.18 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components FM radio FM radio
Connector Type MHL (Micro-USB) - 11 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
MHL (Micro-USB) - 11 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Note II Samsung Galaxy Note II 4G
Display Type OLED display OLED display
Display Technology HD Super AMOLED HD Super AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.55" 5.5" Samsung Galaxy Note II has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy Note II 4G.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1280 x 720 pixels 1280 x 720 pixels Both phones have the same screen resolution.
Display Format HD HD
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours 16.7 million colours Both phones have the same color depth.
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Note II Samsung Galaxy Note II 4G
Processor Type (CPU) Exynos Qualcomm
Processor Number - MDM9215
Clock Speed 1.6 GHz 1.6 GHz Both phones have the same clock speed.
Processor Core Qty Quad-core Quad-core Both phones have the same number of phone cores.
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Note II Samsung Galaxy Note II 4G
RAM 2 GB 2 GB Both phones have the same RAM size.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB 16 GB Both phones have the same internal memory capacity.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 64 GB microSDHC - up to 64 GB
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy Note II Samsung Galaxy Note II 4G
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution 8 Megapixel 8 Megapixel Both phones have the same camera resolution.
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Self-Timer Delay Yes Yes
Special Effects - Solarisation, Negative, Sepia, sunset, snow, Greyscale, False Colours, Green point, Red-yellow point
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Landscape/portrait mode, BurstShot Landscape/portrait mode, BurstShot
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection, smile shutter, Best face function Face detection, smile shutter Both phones have face detection.
White Balance Presets Presets
Light Source LED light LED light
Still Image Resolutions 3264 x 2448 3264 x 2448
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Camera Features (Functions) Best photo function, Buddy photo share, Anti-shake, Photo note, Best group pose function Best photo function, Buddy photo share, Anti-shake, Photo note, Best group pose function
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0 0
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy Note II Samsung Galaxy Note II 4G
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3100 mAh 3100 mAh Both phones have the same battery capacity.
Standby Time 800 hours 550 hours Samsung Galaxy Note II has longer standby time than Samsung Galaxy Note II 4G.
Talk Time 2100 minutes 960 minutes Samsung Galaxy Note II has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy Note II 4G.
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 2100 min
Standby (GSM): up to 800 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 990 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 510 hrs
Talk: up to 960 min
Standby: up to 550 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Note II Samsung Galaxy Note II 4G
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G 4G Samsung Galaxy Note II 4G has more advanced generation mobile network.
Operating System Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
User Interface Samsung TouchWiz Samsung TouchWiz
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS A-GPS, GLONASS
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Note II Samsung Galaxy Note II 4G
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles - HFP, HSP, OPP, GAP, A2DP, SAP
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Google Talk, SMS, MMS Google Talk, SMS, MMS
MEDIA Samsung Galaxy Note II Samsung Galaxy Note II 4G
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A, apt-X WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A, apt-X
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, DivX, 3GP, H.264, H.263, WMV9, WebM MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, DivX, 3GP, H.264, H.263, WMV9, WebM
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Note II Samsung Galaxy Note II 4G
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock with snooze, stopwatch, alarm clock Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock with snooze, stopwatch, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air), multitasking, Samsung AllShare, sharing media via DLNA, S Pen multi-input, Screen capture, Face Unlock, Android Beam, S Beam, Smart stay, AllShare Play, AllShare Cast, Easy Clip function, Quick Glance function, S Pen Air View, Quick Command, AllShare Group Cast, Tag buddy DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air), multitasking, Samsung AllShare, sharing media via DLNA, S Pen multi-input, Screen capture, Face Unlock, Android Beam, S Beam, Smart stay, AllShare Play, AllShare Cast, Easy Clip function, Quick Glance function, S Pen Air View, intelligent typing (SWIFTKEY), Quick Command, AllShare Group Cast, Tag buddy
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Note II Samsung Galaxy Note II 4G
Included Accessories Data cable, stereo headset, power adapter Stylus, power adapter
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