Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

Discover all the technical specs of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 - from its camera and display to performance and battery life.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is a 2012 smartphone. It measures 151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm and weighs 183 g. It has a Super AMOLED display measuring 5.5" inches. The resolution is 720 x 1280 and 267 ppi pixel density.

There is Single front camera with 1.9 MP. The main camera is Single with 8 MP.

It runs on Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU with 16/32/64 GB, 2 GB RAM memory. The battery is 3100 mAh.

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General specs
Display
Camera
Performance
Connectivity
Audio
Other features

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 specs

General specs

Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy Note 2
Release date	2012, August
Dimensions	151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm (5.95 x 3.17 x 0.37 in)
Weight	183 g (6.46 oz)
Body build	Plastic body
Colors	Titanium Gray, Marble White, Amber Brown, Ruby Wine, Pink, Blue
Battery	3100 mAh, Removable Li-Ion
Battery life
Stand by time- Up to 980 h (2G) / Up to 890 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 35 h (2G) / Up to 16 h (3G)
Approximate price	300 EUR

Screen

Technology	Super AMOLED
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M
Screen size	5.5" inc
Screen area	83.4 cm²
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	68.6%
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px
PPI /points per inch/	267 PPI

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main	8 MP, Single
Camera specs
-8 MP, AF, f/2.6
Functions	LED flash
Video	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	1.9 MP, Single
Specifications	1.9 MP

Performance

Operating system OS	Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat); TouchWiz UI
Chipset	- Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
Processor CPU
- Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9
Graphics processor GPU	- Mali-400MP4
External memory	microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal memory	16/32/64 GB, 2 GB RAM
Antutu 7 score	7825 (Rank 1882 of 2084)
GeekBench 4 Single Core	490 (Rank 769 of 987)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	1519 (Rank 687 of 984)

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Micro-SIM
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
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Speed	HSPA 42.2(LTE)/21.1(3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
Edge	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC	Yes
USB	microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), USB Host
Bluetooth	4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
Harmful irradiation
SAR - 0.23 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.17 W/kg (head)

Music and Audio

Radio	Stereo FM radio, RDS - N7100 m
Headphone jack	Yes
Others
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

- Sensors - Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer - ANT+ -S-Voice natural language commands and dictation - Stylus

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy Note 2 cost?

The base approximate price of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 was around 300 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.

What is the release date for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 ?

The official release date is 2012, August.

What is the weight of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 ?

The weight of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is 183 g.

What is the screen size of Samsung Galaxy Note 2, how big is?

The screen size of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is 5.5" inches.

What are the dimensions of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, what are the sizes ?

The size of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is 151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm (HxWxD).

Does Samsung Galaxy Note 2 support 5G?

No, it does not support 5G

Is Samsung Galaxy Note 2 waterproof?

No, it is not waterproof.

Does Samsung Galaxy Note 2 have fast charging?

No, it does not support fast charging.

Does Samsung Galaxy Note 2 have wireless charging?

No, it does not support wireless charging.

Does Samsung Galaxy Note 2 have Google Play Services? ?

Yes, it supports the services of Google Play store, gmail, youtube, etc.

How many cameras does the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 have?

There is Single main camera and Single selfi camera.

How to turn on Samsung Galaxy Note 2 ?

To turn on the phone, press and hold the power key until the logo appears on the screen, then release the key. If the phone does not turn on after a few seconds, connect the charger and try again in a minute.

How to turn off Samsung Galaxy Note 2 ?

To turn off the phone, press and hold the power button until the power icon appears, then tap the power icon.

How to restart Samsung Galaxy Note 2 ?

To restart the phone, press and hold the volume down key and the power key at the same time until the logo appears on the screen, then release them. This may take up to 30 seconds.

How to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy Note 2 ?

To take a screenshot, press and release the volume down button and the power button at the same time. A thumbnail of the screenshot will appear immediately after that.