Galaxy Note 3 vs Galaxy Note 4
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy Note 4 — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy Note 3 vs Galaxy Note 4: the key differences
The Galaxy Note 4 arrived in 2014, 1 year after the Galaxy Note 3 (2013), and moves the line forward in several areas.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy Note 4 runs the Snapdragon 805 / Exynos 5433, while the Galaxy Note 3 uses the Snapdragon 800 / Exynos 5420.
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy Note 4 has the larger battery, 3,220 mAh vs 3,200 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy Note 3 — 5.7″ Full HD Super AMOLED; Galaxy Note 4 — 5.7″ Quad HD Super AMOLED.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy Note 3 — 13 MP, autofocus; Galaxy Note 4 — 16 MP with OIS.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy Note 3 is lighter at 168 g (vs 176 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy Note 3 shipped with Android 4.3 (up to 5.0), TouchWiz; Galaxy Note 4 with Android 4.4.4 (up to 6.0.1).
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy Note 3 | Galaxy Note 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Release | September 2013 | October 2014 |
| Display | 5.7″ Full HD Super AMOLED | 5.7″ Quad HD Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 × 1920 (386 ppi) | 1440 × 2560 (515 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 800 / Exynos 5420 | Snapdragon 805 / Exynos 5433 |
| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 32 / 64 GB + microSD | 32 GB + microSD |
| Main camera | 13 MP, autofocus | 16 MP with OIS |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 3.7 MP |
| Battery | 3200 mAh, removable | 3220 mAh, removable |
| OS | Android 4.3 (up to 5.0), TouchWiz | Android 4.4.4 (up to 6.0.1) |
| Dimensions | 151.2 × 79.2 × 8.3 mm | 153.5 × 78.6 × 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 176 g |
| Build | Plastic + frame | Metal frame + plastic |
| Launch price | $699 | $699 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.