Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note II and Sony XPERIA V. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note II | Sony XPERIA V |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 151 mm | 129 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note II has greater height than Sony XPERIA V. |
| Width | 81 mm | 65 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note II has greater width than Sony XPERIA V. |
| Depth | 9 mm | 11 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note II is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note II. |
| Weight | 182 g | 120 g | Sony XPERIA V is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note II. |
| Body Colour | Blue | Brown | Titan grey | Marble white | Titanium grey | Black | White | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, waterproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA V is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP55, IP57 | |
| SAR Value | 0.37 W/kg (body), 0.17 W/kg (head) | 0.91 W/kg (body), 0.95 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 |
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Note II | Sony XPERIA V |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Technology | HD Super AMOLED | TFT | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.55" | 4.3" | Samsung Galaxy Note II has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA V. |
| 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. |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Scratch-resistant glass |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Note II | Sony XPERIA V |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Exynos | Qualcomm | |
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| Processor Number | - | MSM8960 | |
| Clock Speed | 1.6 GHz | 1.5 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Note II has higher clock speed than Sony XPERIA V. |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | Dual-core | Samsung Galaxy Note II has higher processor core quantity than Sony XPERIA V. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 225 |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Note II | Sony XPERIA V |
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| RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note II has more RAM than Sony XPERIA V. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note II has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA V. |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC - up to 64 GB | microSDHC - up to 32 GB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Note II | Sony XPERIA V |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | 8 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA V has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note II. |
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 16x | |
| Self-Timer Delay | Yes | Yes | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Landscape/portrait mode, BurstShot | Red-Eye Reduction, 3D Sweep Panorama | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection, smile shutter, Best face function | Face detection, smile shutter | Both phones have face detection. |
| White Balance | Presets | - | |
| Light Source | LED light | Flash | |
| Still Image Resolutions | 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 | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 0 | 0 |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Note II | Sony XPERIA V |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3100 mAh | - | |
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| Standby Time | 800 hours | 400 hours | Samsung Galaxy Note II has longer standby time than Sony XPERIA V. |
| Talk Time | 2100 minutes | 420 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Note II has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA V. |
| 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 (GSM): up to 420 min Standby (GSM): up to 300 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 420 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 400 hrs Playback (Music): up to 18 hrs Playback (video): up to 4 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 270 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Note II | Sony XPERIA V |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 3G | 4G | Sony XPERIA V has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) | Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) | |
| User Interface | Samsung TouchWiz | - | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note II | Sony XPERIA V |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 20 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 800 DD | |
| 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, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| WLAN Security | - | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES | |
| 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 | Sony XPERIA V |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A, apt-X | WAV, AAC, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, AMR, MP3, AAC-LC, LPCM, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, MPEG1 Layer3 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, DivX, 3GP, H.264, H.263, WMV9, WebM | MKV, AVI, MOV, XviD, MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263 |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Note II | Sony XPERIA V |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, gyro sensor | |
| Personal Information Management | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock with snooze, stopwatch, alarm clock | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, 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 | Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, PlayStation certified, Screen capture, xLOUD technology |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Note II | Sony XPERIA V |
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| Included Accessories | Data cable, stereo headset, power adapter | Power adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP57, IP55 |
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