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 rating8/104/10
Battery2,600 mAh3,200 mAh
RAM (max)—3 GB
Storage (max)64 GB64 GB
Screen size5 in5.7 in
Main camera13.2 MP13 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)146 g168 g
ReleasedOct 2013Sep 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.

Display

Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075)Samsung Galaxy Note 3
TypeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size5.0 inches5.7 inches, 89.6 cm2 (~74.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Pixel Density~441 ppi—

Platform

Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075)Samsung Galaxy Note 3
OSAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean, upgradable to Android 5.0 LollipopAndroid 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974)Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm) - N9005, N9002; Exynos 5420 Octa (28 nm) - N9000
CPUQuad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 - N9005, N9002; Octa-core (4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7) - N9000
GPUAdreno 330Adreno 330 - N9005, N9002; Mali-T628 MP6 - N9000

Memory

Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075)Samsung Galaxy Note 3
RAM3 GB—
Internal Storage16 GB (International) / 32 GB (Japanese model)—
Card SlotmicroSDXC, 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
Single13.2 MP (Japanese model) / 13 MP (International), AF, LED flash—
FeaturesZero Shutter Lag, BSI, Dual-shot mode, Sound-Shot modeLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video1080p@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
Single2.1 MP—
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Modules—2 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide)

Battery

Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075)Samsung Galaxy Note 3
TypeLi-Ion 2600 mAh, removableLi-Ion 3200 mAh, removable
ChargingStandard 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
Dimensions137 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)
Weight146 g (5.15 oz)168 g (5.93 oz)
SIMMicro-SIMMicro-SIM
ColorsCoral 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
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE, EDR4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS—
NFCYesYes
Infrared portYesYes
USBmicroUSB 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
AnnouncedOctober 20132013, September 04
StatusReleased December 2013Available. 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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