Comparison: samsung galaxy s5 vs samsung galaxy note 2

After the fight between the Note 3 and the Galaxy S5, here we bring the middle brother of the Note family, model 2. It is a smartphone with good features that we can include in the upper-middle range. Throughout the comparison, each of the specifications that accompany these terminals will be exposed, so that in the end and as always we can see if their quality justifies the amount they ask us to be able to get each of them. In short, to check if its quality / price ratio is good, bad or admissible. Very attentive:

Display: The S5's is 5.1 inches and 1920 x 1080 pixels, while the Note 2's is even bigger, with an impressive 5.55 inches and a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. Both have super AMOLED technology , which gives them a greater brightness, reflects less sunlight and consumes less energy. The Galaxy S5 uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 to protect your screen from bumps and scratches.

Processor: A 2.5 GHz Quad-core CPU and an Adreno 330 graphics chip protect the Samsung S5, while a 1.6 GHz quad-core SoC does the same with the Note 3. They coincide in RAM memory (2 GB). The operating systems present in the Galaxy S5 and Note 3 are Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean respectively.

Batteries: the remarkable battery of the Galaxy S5 with a 2800 mAh capacity, is surpassed by the 3100 mAh that the Note 3 battery contains . In principle, the autonomy of the Note 3 could be superior, although it is always good to remember that depending on what Let's play, play videos or some other function that requires a large energy expenditure, this autonomy will be greater or less, regardless of capacity.

Connectivity: both devices have basic connections such as 3G, WiFi or Bluetooth and other more sophisticated supports such as LTE / 4G technology.

Internal Memory: both terminals share a 16 GB and a 32 GB model on the market, although in the case of the Note 3 we also have another 64 GB. Both phones have a microSD card slot, up to 64 GB in the case of the Note 3 and up to 128 GB in the case of the S5.

Camera: The main sensor of the S5 features 16 megapixels, in addition to functions such as Selective Focus (clearly capturing what you want, giving depth and professionalism to your snapshots), higher speed between shots and shots, and a very precise light sensor. The Note 2 has 8 megapixels, in addition to functions such as autofocus, LED flash and BSI technology, allowing us to take good quality snapshots even in low light conditions. Its front sensors have practically the same size, turning out to be 2 megapixels if we talk about the S5 and 1.9 megapixels if we refer to the Note 2, useful in any case for video conferencing or photography. As for video recordings, the Note 2 does them in Full HD 1080p quality, while the S5 does them in UHD 4K @ 30 fps quality.

Design: The S5 has dimensions of 142 mm high × 72.5 mm wide × 8.1 mm thick and weighs 145 grams. The back has small perforations that give it originality and comfort in the grip. We find it available in four attractive colors: white, black, gold and blue. It features a new, clearer and more intuitive interface, with more visual and easy-to-navigate icons. Its IP67 certificate makes it resistant to water and dust. The fingerprint scanner gives you great security. The Galaxy Note 2 is 151.1mm high x 80.5mm wide x 9.4mm thick and 180 grams. This model has a rough metallic stripe on the sides that is attached to a plastic casing with a touch similar to leather, and which gives it an elegant appearance.

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Availability and price: the Samsung Galaxy S5 is a great phone, and you have to pay for it. We can find it on the website of pccomponentes for 665 - 679 euros depending on the color and version of 16 GB. The Samsung Galaxy Note 2, although cheaper, is also a terminal intended for unburdened pockets (seen on the pccomponentes website for 349 euros in gray and 16 GB and 359 euros in white and 16 GB as well. Something cheaper depending on the promotion we choose when buying it. In any case, it is still exorbitant for many.

	- Samsung Galaxy S5	- Samsung Galaxy Note 3
screen	- 5.1 inches superAMOLED	- 5.55 inches superAMOLED
Resolution	- 1920 × 1080 pixels	- 1280 × 720 pixels
Internal memory	- 16GB and 32GB (expandable up to 128GB)	- Model 16/32/64 GB (expandable up to 64 GB)
OS	- Android 4.4.2 KitKat	- Android Jelly Bean 4.1
Battery	- 2800 mAh	- 3100 mAh
Connectivity	- WiFi- Bluetooth - NFC - 4G / LTE	- WiFi 802.11a / b / g / n- Bluetooth 4.0 - 3G - 4G / LTE
Rear camera	- 16 MP Sensor- LED Flash - UHD 4K video recording at 30 fps	- 8 MP sensor - Autofocus - LED / BSI flash - 1080p HD video recording
Frontal camera	- 2 MP	- 1.9 MP
Processor and graphics	- Quad-core at 2.5 Ghz- Adreno 330	- Quad core 1.6GHz
RAM	- 2 GB	- 2 GB
Dimensions	- 142mm high × 72.5mm wide × 8.1mm thick	- 151.1mm Height x 80.5mm Width x 9.4mm