Samsung Galaxy Note 2 

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launchSep, 2012

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Design

  • Better ergonomics, and slightly more compact body than the original Galaxy Note
  • S Pen is longer and thicker now, and feels much more ergonomic in the hand (compared to the original Note)
  • As with the original Note, the main disadvantage of the gigantic phone is the same as its main advantage - its huge screen - you can forget about pocket comfort and one-handed operation

Display

  • Gigantic screen
  • Absolutely stunning AMOLED display (possibly the best display on a smartphone to date)

Software

  • S Pen apps and features are quite useful
  • Silky smooth Android interface

Performance

  • Super fast quad-core processor, 2 GB of RAM

Camera

  • Very good camera

Audio

  • Excellent loudspeaker
  • Excellent call quality

Battery

  • Very good battery life

More

  • Super fast web browser
  • Great music player with 'Music Square' that places your songs in a mood matrix

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Specifications

Operating System
Smartphone OSAndroid 4.1, Upgradeable to 4.4No more updates expected
Display
TouchscreenYes (Capacitive)
Screen Size5.5 inches
Screen Resolution720x1280 pixels (~ 267 pixels per inch)
Display TypeAMOLED
Screen Refresh Rate60 HzStandard
Display Features
  • Super AMOLED
Scratch Resistant DisplayYes
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
Processor/RAM
Processor1.6 GHz, Quad Core
RAM2 GB
Memory
Internal Memory16 GB
Expandable Memory SlotYes
Battery
Battery Capacity3100 mAh
Dimensions
Weight180 gmMedium
Thickness9.4 mmThick
Width80.5 mmInconvenient for one-handed use
Camera
Primary Camera8.0MP
Camera Auto-FocusYes
Camera FlashYes
HD Video RecordingYes (HD)
Other Camera Features
  • Touch Focus
  • Smile Detection
  • Face Detection
  • Image Stabilization
Secondary Camera1.9MP
Connectivity
BluetoothYes
Connecting PortUSB
WiFiYes
WiFi DirectYes
3GYes
2G Internet (GPRS/EDGE)Yes
GPSYes
CompassYes
TV OutYes, via MHL
DLNAYes
NFCYes
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App StoreGoogle Play Store, Samsung Apps
Noise FiltrationYes
FM RadioYes
More
  • S Pen
  • S Pen Optimized Features- S Note, S Planner, Email with hand writing integration, S Pen Keeper, Quick Command, Easy Clip, Photo Note, Paper Artist, Shape Match, Formula Match
  • Smart Stay eye tracking
  • Direct Call
  • Screen Recorder
  • Quick Glance
  • Multitasking Features- Air View, Popup Note, Popup Play, Page Buddy / Tag Buddy / Word Buddy
  • Enterprise Solutions- On Device Encryption (H/W), Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, VPN (F5, Cisco, Juniper), MDM (Sybase Afaria, MobileIron, SOTI, Good), CCX, VMware MVP
  • S Beam
  • AllShare Play & Control
  • AllShare Cast (WiFi Display)
  • AllShare Framework
  • Image Editor
  • Video Editor
  • Barometer
  • Dropbox (50 GB storage)
  • Samsung Hub- Game Hub, Learning Hub, Music Hub, Video Hub
  • Kies Air (Wireless syncing with your PC)
  • S Suggest

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