Galaxy Note 5 vs Galaxy Note 7
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy Note 7 — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy Note 5 vs Galaxy Note 7: the key differences
The Galaxy Note 7 arrived in 2016, 1 year after the Galaxy Note 5 (2015), and moves the line forward in several areas.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy Note 7 runs the Snapdragon 820 / Exynos 8890, while the Galaxy Note 5 uses the Exynos 7420 (14 nm).
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy Note 7 has the larger battery, 3,500 mAh vs 3,000 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy Note 5 — 5.7″ Quad HD Super AMOLED; Galaxy Note 7 — 5.7″ Quad HD Super AMOLED (dual-edge).
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy Note 5 — 16 MP with OIS, f/1.9; Galaxy Note 7 — 12 MP Dual Pixel, f/1.7, OIS.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy Note 7 is lighter at 169 g (vs 171 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy Note 5 shipped with Android 5.1.1 (up to 7.0); Galaxy Note 7 with Android 6.0.1.
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy Note 5 — $699; Galaxy Note 7 — $850.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy Note 5 | Galaxy Note 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Release | August 2015 | August 2016 |
| Display | 5.7″ Quad HD Super AMOLED | 5.7″ Quad HD Super AMOLED (dual-edge) |
| Resolution | 1440 × 2560 (518 ppi) | 1440 × 2560 (518 ppi) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7420 (14 nm) | Snapdragon 820 / Exynos 8890 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 32 / 64 GB | 64 GB + microSD |
| Main camera | 16 MP with OIS, f/1.9 | 12 MP Dual Pixel, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Battery | 3000 mAh, wireless charging | 3500 mAh (defective — cause of recall) |
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (up to 7.0) | Android 6.0.1 |
| Water resistance | — | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 153.2 × 76.1 × 7.6 mm | 153.5 × 73.9 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 169 g |
| Build | Glass + aluminum | Glass + metal |
| Launch price | $699 | $850 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.