Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy S5: comparison of two Korean flagships

Samsung creates emulations at two times of the year: in the spring for the new Galaxy S and in the fall for the new Galaxy Note. No doubt these The brand’s two most popular smartphones although they are quite different.

Every year, rumors circulate about these two flagships of the Korean giant, and every year when one is released, we are already speculating about the next. That’s why today you small comparison of the manufacturer’s two superstars. Enough to deal with what is, not what will be.

Comparison of technical data sheets

Design

Obviously, the design is the first thing you see on the product. Its size, its screen, the materials that make it up, its shape. This is an increasingly important criterion for the consumer. As for the stars of the day, what do we see?

Note 4 puts an end to the plastic aspect it is often characterized as cheap and initiates the arrival of nobler materials. Its metal frame gives it a more elegant look and has a faux leather look for best effect, even if the back is plastic. Details that make a difference with the Galaxy S5 with plastic back.

The Note 4’s size is also impressive compared to the S5. Admittedly, the latter also shows a 5.1-inch display, and the difference is not huge when compared to the 5.7-inch Note 4. However, it still looks much bigger. And its thickness of more than 8 mm makes it quite imposing. But isn’t the trend towards bigger screens?

Also, unlike the Galaxy S5, the Note 4 does not benefit from the IP67 standard, which provides protection against dust and water. It would be wise to think about it, its wide format doesn’t allow for as good a grip as the S5.

Screen

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has a feature. 5.7 inch Super AMOLED display with 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD) resolutionThe Galaxy S5 has a smaller 5.1 inch Super AMOLED display, while it has a lower resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. There is an important gap on the paper, but little or no noticeable in use. On the Galaxy S5, you have to get very close to the screen to read very small characters to be able to distinguish pixels.

On the other hand, in terms of color rendering, Samsung has done a remarkable job on the Note 4, which is screen is the best of AMOLEDand even the best display ever, outperforming the best LCDs according to DisplayMate. The Galaxy S5 doesn’t do well either, and colors sometimes seem too bright.

And grayscale hues tend to be a little too green. Regarding the reflection of the sun’s rays, the two devices are doing well, but Note 4 manages brightness even better. Adjusts the brightness of the screen more effectively, whether it is too strong or too weak.

Interface and features

Both smartphones work Android KitKat dangling by TouchWiz home overlay. The only minor difference is that the Note 4 version is the latest version. Like the S5, the Note 4 has all the minor features of TouchWiz like S Health, but with an improved or fingerprint reader.

The difference in interface lies in the functionality specific to the Note series, namely S-Pen and S-Note: thanks to the stylus made in Samsung, the smartphone turns into a real note-taking tool, decorated with very effective functions.

Camera

On the camera side, both smartphones have 16-megapixel sensors, but Note 4 is equipped with an optical stabilizer. Either way, the camera is very effective and the functions are plentiful. Samsung is known for the quality of its photos and at this point both smartphones are excellent. The Note 4 still shows more detailed and richer footage.

Autonomy

With these features, we have the right to ask the question of autonomy. And at this point the two smartphones are connected. Both take a day for the same use. Exactly Note 4 has a more powerful 3220mAh battery Against 2800 mAh for the S5, but the Quad HD screen requires more energy.

Solution

Finally, the two standard-bearers of the Korean giant do not differ much. And Samsung relies heavily on them to improve declining results. Admittedly, the Note 4’s technical sheet shows improved performance, but its more powerful processor actually provides better graphics performance.

Its screen is obviously a step ahead and its design looks more elegant. However, it may not be much more imposing and suitable for everyone. The Galaxy S5 has a smaller but already very comfortable display and is easier to put in a pocket.