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Samsung Galaxy Note II
The Samsung Galaxy Note II runs Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) out-of-the-box. As for the technical side we can speak of a Exynos 4412 Quad processor with 4 cores running at 1.6 GHz frequency, which will be responsible for executing applications smoothly with the help of a RAM of 2 GB.
Touch screen Super AMOLED on this smartphone has a diagonal size of 5.55 inches, with a native resolution that reaches 1280 x 720 pixels.
Another important feature on any smartphone is the internal storage capacity, and in this case we have 16 / 32 / 64 GB with microSD Expansion slot. To take photos it has 8-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash and video recording @ 1080p, and a 1.9-megapixel Front camera.
Moreover, the connectivity of the Galaxy Note II is composed by Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, A-GPS, GLONASS and NFC, including some features that are not present in all smartphones, as can be FM Radio, MHL and sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Light, Compass, Barometer. On the side we found a 3.5 mm Jack for headphones and USB.
This terminal has dimensions of 151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm with a total weight of 183 grams, and the battery has a capacity of 3100 mAh.
Pricewise, the Samsung Galaxy Note II SIM free can be found in stores from about $489.
Sony Xperia Z
The Sony Xperia Z has Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) operating system and a 5-inch TFT con BRAVIA Engine 2 screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
In terms of power, we have a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064+MDM9215M) processor with 4 cores at 1.5 GHz, together with 2 GB of RAM. The internal storage capacity is 16 GB with microSD Expansion slot.
The most prominent multimedia component is a 13-megapixel Exmor RS rear camera with LED Flash and video recording @ 1080p, and a 2-megapixel Exmor R Front camera.
Moreover, the connectivity of the phone is composed of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, A-GPS, GLONASS and NFC. We also found some additional technologies inside, as FM Radio, 4G / LTE, MHL and the most common sensors... Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Light, Compass.
In addition, we have the classic 3.5 mm Headphone Jack and USB. Its battery is 2330 mAh, and this device has dimensions of 139 x 71 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 146 grams.
The approximate price of the Xperia Z SIM free version is $499.
Specs and Price Comparison
| Samsung Galaxy Note II | Sony Xperia Z | |
| Operating system | Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) | Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) |
| Screen | 5.55 inch | 5 inch |
| Panel | Super AMOLED | TFT con BRAVIA Engine 2 |
| Resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Pixel density | 267 ppi | 443 ppi |
| Processor | Exynos 4412 Quad | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064+MDM9215M) |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| CPU frequency | 1.6 GHz | 1.5 GHz |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| GPU | Mali-400 MP | Adreno 320 |
| Internal storage | 16 / 32 / 64 GB | 16 GB |
| Expansion slot | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Card Type | microSD | microSD |
| Rear camera | Yes | Yes |
| Rear camera sensor | Exmor RS | |
| LED Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Rear camera resolution | 8 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
| Rear camera video recording | 1080p | 1080p |
| Front camera | Yes | Yes |
| Front camera sensor | Exmor R | |
| Front camera resolution | 1.9 megapixel | 2 megapixel |
| Front camera video recording | 720p | 1080p |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| A-GPS | Yes | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| 4G / LTE | No | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| MHL | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI | No | No |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Light, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Light, Compass |
| Battery | 3100 mAh | 2330 mAh |
| Talk time | 17 hours | 11 hours |
| Standby time | 510 hours | 550 hours |
| Dimensions | 151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm | 139 x 71 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 183 grams | 146 grams |
| Notes | S Pen | IPX5/7 (water resistant) e IP5X (dust resistant) |
| Price | 489 $ | 499 $ |
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Note II
- Screen (5.55 inch)
- CPU frequency (1.6 GHz)
- Battery (3100 mAh)
- Talk time (17 hours)
- Price (489 $)
Advantages of the Sony Xperia Z
- Resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels)
- Pixel density (443 ppi)
- Rear camera resolution (13 megapixel)
- Front camera resolution (2 megapixel)
- 4G / LTE
- Standby time (550 hours)
- Dimensions (139 x 71 x 7.9 mm)
- Weight (146 grams)