Galaxy Note II vs Galaxy Note 3
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy Note II and the Galaxy Note 3 — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy Note II vs Galaxy Note 3: the key differences
The Galaxy Note 3 arrived in 2013, 1 year after the Galaxy Note II (2012), and moves the line forward in several areas.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy Note 3 runs the Snapdragon 800 / Exynos 5420, while the Galaxy Note II uses the Exynos 4412 (4 cores, 1.6 GHz).
- ◆Memory: the Galaxy Note 3 offers more RAM — up to 3 GB vs 2 GB.
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy Note 3 has the larger battery, 3,200 mAh vs 3,100 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy Note II — 5.5″ HD Super AMOLED; Galaxy Note 3 — 5.7″ Full HD Super AMOLED.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy Note II — 8 MP, autofocus; Galaxy Note 3 — 13 MP, autofocus.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy Note 3 is lighter at 168 g (vs 180 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy Note II shipped with Android 4.1 (up to 4.4.2); Galaxy Note 3 with Android 4.3 (up to 5.0), TouchWiz.
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy Note II — $700; Galaxy Note 3 — $699.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy Note II | Galaxy Note 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Release | September 2012 | September 2013 |
| Display | 5.5″ HD Super AMOLED | 5.7″ Full HD Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720 × 1280 (267 ppi) | 1080 × 1920 (386 ppi) |
| Chipset | Exynos 4412 (4 cores, 1.6 GHz) | Snapdragon 800 / Exynos 5420 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 16 / 32 / 64 GB + microSD | 32 / 64 GB + microSD |
| Main camera | 8 MP, autofocus | 13 MP, autofocus |
| Front camera | 1.9 MP | 2 MP |
| Battery | 3100 mAh, removable | 3200 mAh, removable |
| OS | Android 4.1 (up to 4.4.2) | Android 4.3 (up to 5.0), TouchWiz |
| Dimensions | 151.1 × 80.5 × 9.4 mm | 151.2 × 79.2 × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 168 g |
| Build | Plastic | Plastic + frame |
| Launch price | $700 | $699 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.