Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) and the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) | Samsung Galaxy Note 3 |
| Price | $345 | $49 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 3,200 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5.7 in |
| Main camera | 13.2 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 146 g | 168 g |
| Released | Oct 2013 | Sep 2013 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) is ahead on our rating, main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) | Samsung Galaxy Note 3 |
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.7 inches, 89.6 cm2 (~74.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Pixel Density | ~441 ppi | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) | Samsung Galaxy Note 3 |
| OS | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, upgradable to Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm) - N9005, N9002; Exynos 5420 Octa (28 nm) - N9000 |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 - N9005, N9002; Octa-core (4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7) - N9000 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Adreno 330 - N9005, N9002; Mali-T628 MP6 - N9000 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) | Samsung Galaxy Note 3 |
| RAM | 3 GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB (International) / 32 GB (Japanese model) | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC, up to 64 GB | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | — | 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) | Samsung Galaxy Note 3 |
| Single | 13.2 MP (Japanese model) / 13 MP (International), AF, LED flash | — |
| Features | Zero Shutter Lag, BSI, Dual-shot mode, Sound-Shot mode | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K (3840x2160) @30fps (Japanese model) | 4K@30fps (N9005, N9002), 1080p@60fps (N9005, N9002), 1080p@30fps (N9000), 720p@120fps (N9005, N9002) |
| Modules | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) | Samsung Galaxy Note 3 |
| Single | 2.1 MP | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide) |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) | Samsung Galaxy Note 3 |
| Type | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable | Li-Ion 3200 mAh, removable |
| Charging | Standard charging | — |
| Stand-by | — | Up to 420 h (3G) |
| Talk time | — | Up to 21 h (3G) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) | Samsung Galaxy Note 3 |
| Dimensions | 137 x 70 x 8.6 mm (5.39 x 2.76 x 0.34 in) | 151.2 x 79.2 x 8.3 mm (5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 146 g (5.15 oz) | 168 g (5.93 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Colors | Coral Pink, Satin White, Lapis Blue | — |
| Build | — | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back (faux leather), plastic frame |
| Stylus | — | Yes (S Pen) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) | Samsung Galaxy Note 3 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE, EDR | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out) | microUSB 3.0 (MHL 2 TV-out), OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) | Samsung Galaxy Note 3 |
| Announced | October 2013 | 2013, September 04 |
| Status | Released December 2013 | Available. Released 2013, September 25 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) or Samsung Galaxy Note 3?
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 — 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) versus 3,200 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) or Samsung Galaxy Note 3?
Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) — 146 g for the Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) versus 168 g for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) or Samsung Galaxy Note 3?
Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) — Oct 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) versus Sep 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) or the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 4/10.
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