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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs Apple iPhone 6 Plus

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 4

  • Apple iPhone 6 Plus

Samsung Galaxy Note 4

9.0 / 10 (pro rating)

0 have it · 1 want it

Apple iPhone 6 Plus

8.3 / 10 (pro rating)

1 have it · 0 want it

Design

Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone
Operating systemAndroid (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4)iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x)
Form factorCandybarCandybar
Dimensions6.04 in x 3.09 in x 0.33 in6.22 in x 3.06 in x 0.28 in
Weight6.21 oz6.07 oz
MaterialsMain body: plasticMain body: aluminum
FeaturesTouch sensitive control keys 
Biometrics Fingerprint (touch)
Keys  
Left sideYesYes
Volume controlVolume control, Other
Right sideYesYes
Lock/Unlock keyLock/Unlock key
Available color optionsBlack, Gold, Pink, WhiteGold, Gray, Silver

Display

Physical size 5.7 in5.5 in
Display resolutionOther (1440x2560 pixels)Other (1080x1920 pixels)
TechnologySuper AMOLEDIPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio74.39%67.91%
Colors16 777 21616 777 216
Peak brightness 500cd/m2 (nit)
Touch screenYes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes)Yes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes)
FeaturesScratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorOleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chipSamsung Exynos 7 OctaApple A8
Processor modelARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core,1900 MHz,64-bit,20nm)Cyclone ARMv8-A 2nd gen. (Dual-core,1400 MHz,64-bit)
3D Graphics hardware acceleratorYes (Mali-T760 MP6)Yes (PowerVR GX6450)
RAM3 GB1 GB
Memory architectureDual-channel 
TypeLPDDR3LPDDR3
Built-in storage32 GB128 GB
Maximum User Storage24 GB 
Memory card supportYes (up to 128 GB) 
Type microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD 

Camera

CameraYes (16 megapixels)Yes (8 megapixels)
FlashYes (LED)Yes (Dual LED)
Aperture sizeF2.2F2.2
Focal length (35mm equivalent)31mm29mm
Camera sensor size1/2.6"1/3"
Pixel size1.12μm1.5μm
Hardware FeaturesOptical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Autofocus (Phase detection), Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Software FeaturesDigital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo taggingTouch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
SettingsExposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presetsExposure compensation
Shooting ModesBurst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Macro mode, Night mode, Scenes, EffectsBurst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama (up to 43 megapixels)
Video captureYes (3840x2160 (4K) (Frame rate: Frame rate: 30), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps))Yes (1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (240 fps))
Recording formatMPEG4, H.264H.264, MOV
FeaturesOptical image stabilization, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharingOptical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
Additional cameraYes (3.7 megapixels)Yes (1.2 megapixels)
Video capture2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps)1280x720 (720p HD)

Battery

Capacity3220 mAh2915 mAh
TypeLi-ionLi-ion
Battery timesTalk time (3G) : 20 hours / Music playback : 82 hours / Video playback : 14 hoursStand-by time: 16 days (384 hours) / Talk time (3G) : 24 hours / Music playback : 80 hours / Video playback : 14 hours
Internet use  
3G 12 %01.0f hours
LTE 12%01.0f hours
Wi-Fi 12%01.0f hours

Multimedia

Screen mirroringDLNA, MHL, MirrorLink 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm
Additional microphone/sYes (Noise cancellation, Video recording)Yes (Noise cancellation, Video recording)
SpeakersEarpiece, LoudspeakerEarpiece, Loudspeaker

Internet browsing

Google ChromeSafari
SupportsHTML, HTML5HTML, HTML5
Built-in online services supportYouTube (upload), Picasa/Google+YouTube (upload)

Cellular

Network technologyGSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20 )GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), CDMA (800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28 )
DataLTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPALTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS
2G DataEDGE, GPRSEDGE, GPRS, EV-DO Rev.A, EV-DO Rev.B
Micro SIMYes 
nano-SIM Yes
HD Voice Yes
VoLTEYesYes
Global roamingYesYes

Phone features

SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Gesture, BarometerAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
NotificationsService lights, Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID, Video ID
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Notes, MemoCalendar, Alarm, Calculator, Wallet, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Notes, Memo
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input
E-mailYesYes
SupportsIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Push e-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
Instant messagingYesYes
ServicesHangouts / Google Talk 
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recordingVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Hearing Aid Compatibility YesYes
Hearing Aid Compatibility ratingM3, T4M3, T4

Connectivity

BluetoothYes (4.1, Yes)Yes (4.2)
Profiles/ ProtocolsAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Attribute Protocol, Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP), Device ID Profile (DID), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), HID over GATT Profile, Human Interface Device (HID), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Message Access Profile (MAP), Multi-Channel Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Scan Parameters Profile, Security Manager Protocol, Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), SIM Access (SAP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Attribute Protocol, Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Battery Service, Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP), Current Time Service, Generic Access (GAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), HID over GATT Profile, Human Interface Device (HID), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Message Access Profile (MAP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Security Manager Protocol, Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), Time Profile
Wi-Fi 802.11Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band)Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band)
MIMO 
Mobile HotspotYesYes
Wi-Fi DirectYes 
USBYes (USB 2.0)Yes
FeaturesMass storage device, USB OTG, USB chargingUSB charging
Connector type microUSBProprietary
Mobile Payment Apple Pay
HDMIYes (via microUSB) 
Charging connectormicroUSBProprietary
NFC, ANT+, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA syncNFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GlonassGPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
NavigationYes (Turn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation) 

Regulatory Approval

Regulatory ApprovalYesYes
FCC ID valueA3LSMN910CBCG-E2817A
FCC ID link linklink
Date approvedSep 05, 2014Sep 09, 2014
US SAR  
Head0.17 W/kg1.19 W/kg
Body0.86 W/kg0.49 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission1.2 W/kg1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router1.08 W/kg0.49 W/kg

Availability

Officially announcedYes (Sep 03, 2014)Yes (Sep 09, 2014)
Market statusAvailableAvailable
Release dateSep 29, 2014Sep 19, 2014

Shopping information

Accessories Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation
MSRP price€769$949

US carrier availability

CarrierT-Mobile (Discontinued (Dec 05, 2016)), AT&T (Discontinued (Jan 12, 2016)), Sprint (Discontinued (Jul 23, 2015)), Verizon (Discontinued (Apr 11, 2016)), U.S. Cellular (Discontinued (Oct 25, 2017))Verizon (Discontinued (Feb 01, 2017)), Sprint (Discontinued (Mar 08, 2018)), AT&T (Discontinued (Dec 05, 2016)), T-Mobile (Discontinued (Feb 02, 2017)), U.S. Cellular (Discontinued (Dec 13, 2017)), Boost Mobile (Available (Oct 20, 2014)), Virgin Mobile (Discontinued (Mar 15, 2017))