This is a comparison between Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 Neo and Apple’s iPhone 5. It is oriented for users who are searching for a new smart device to buy and cannot decide: both are great choices and this article will establish the differences between them to help you figure out which one fits your criteria the best.
Display and Design
Samsung equipped its phablet with a Super AMOLED display measuring 5.5 inches which can render a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. This device weighs 162.5 g and as for size, it shows the dimensions: 148.4 x 77.4 x 8.6 mm.
Apple equipped its smartphone with an IPS LCD display that is LED-backlit and measures 4 inches. This device renders a lesser screen resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels. The iPhone 5 is as well lighter (weight: 112 g) but also smaller on every level (dimensions: 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm).
Hardware and Operating System
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo has two options when it comes to processor: the Cortex A15 (dual core working at 1.7 GHz) and the Cortex A7 (dual core working at 1.7 GHz). The chipset in both cases is the Exynos 5260 pixels. The handset comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage capacity (expandable by up to 64 GB via microSD card). The operating system for this device is the Android Jelly Bean.
The Swift processor that powers the iPhone 5 is a dual core working at 1.3 GHz. The chipset included in the package is an Apple A6. This device has only 1GB of RAM but it comes with multiple options for internal memory: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB (the smartphone does not feature a microSD card slot, meaning that the memory is not expandable). The iPhone 5 runs on iOS 6 (upgradable to iOS 7).
Camera
The Galaxy Note 3 Neo is tooled up with an 8MP rear-facing camera (LED flash and autofocus) and a front-facing camera of 2MP.
The iPhone 5 sports an 8MP main camera as well (LED flash and autofocus), but the secondary camera has only 1.2MP.
Battery
The difference of battery life between the two is quite high. So, if you are looking for a handset that will last a long period of time, you will probably opt for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo. This smartphone houses a Li-Ion battery unit with a capacity of 3100 mAh which can last up to 18 hours of talking time (3G).
Apple’s device has a Li-Po 1440 mAh battery unit which is estimated to last around 8 hours of talking time (3G).
Price
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo: $429.99
iPhone 5 (16 GB): $479.99
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