Samsung Galaxy Note 2 – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Added: 05.16.14 | Updated: 02.17.20
  • Model: Galaxy Note 2
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 3.40 out of 5 (5 votes)
  • Price: 300 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2012
  • Dimensions: 151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm
  • Weight: 183 g
  • Chipset: Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
  • Built-in memory: 16/32/64 GB
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 5.5 inches
  • Battery: 3100 mAh
  • Rear camera: Single, 8MP
  • Front camera: Single, 1.9MP

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 specs

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Launch date

2012, August

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 PricePrice

First price

300 EUR

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.95 in (151.1 mm)

Width

3.17 in ( 80.5 mm)

Depth

0.37 in ( 9.4 mm)

Weight

6.46 oz (183 grams)

Build materials

Plastic body

Water resistant

Colors

Titanium Gray, Marble White, Amber Brown, Ruby Wine, Pink, Blue

Case

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

5.5 in

Screen Area

83.4 cm2

Resolution

720 x 1280 px

Points per inch

267 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

16:9

Ratio (screen:body)

68.6%

Screen protector

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)

CPU

- Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9

GPU

- Mali-400MP4

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

16/32/64 GB, 2 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat); TouchWiz UI

User Interface

TouchWiz UI

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-8 MP, AF, f/2.6

Features

LED flash

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-1.9 MP

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100  
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - N7105
-4G - LTE band 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800) - N7105
SIM Card Micro-SIM
Speed HSPA 42.2(LTE)/21.1(3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
SAR EU 0.17 W/kg (head)    
SAR 0.23 W/kg (head)     0.95 W/kg (body)    

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
USB microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), USB Host

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

3100 mAh

Type

 Removable Li-Ion

Endurance

Standby - Up to 980 h (2G) / Up to 890 h (3G)
Video playback - Up to 35 h (2G) / Up to 16 h (3G)

Charging

-

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 sound and multimediaAudio

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

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Other specifications

Others

-ANT+
-S-Voice natural language commands and dictation
--Stylus

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 scores 7825 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm) chipset.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score7825 (Position 1923 out of 2128)
Antutu 7 Ranking
1917. BLU Life Pro8000
1918. ZTE Tempo Go7935
1919. Wiko Robby27925
1920. Nokia Lumia 6207874
1921. Vodafone Smart E87845
1922. Samsung Galaxy Nexus I92507831
1923. Samsung Galaxy Note 27825
1924. Lava A777812
1925. Lenovo K8607542
1926. Lava A977456
1927. Microsoft Lumia 435 Dual SIM7456
1928. LG Optimus L9 P7607350
1929. Samsung Galaxy Core I82607332

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 4 Single Core490 (Position 807 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core1519 (Position 725 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking
801. LG Stylo 2497
802. Lenovo Vibe P1 Turbo495
803. Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)491
804. LG Stylus 2491
805. Samsung Galaxy J5491
806. Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos491
807. Samsung Galaxy Note 2490
808. BLU Studio 7.0 LTE488
809. Samsung Galaxy A5488
810. alcatel 1c (2019)485
811. Xiaomi Redmi 1S485
812. Samsung Galaxy E5484
813. Oppo A33483
GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking
719. Xiaomi MI-21531
720. Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)1527
721. Nokia 31526
722. BLU Studio J8 LTE1523
723. Panasonic Eluga Ray 5301520
724. Huawei Ascend P71520
725. Samsung Galaxy Note 21519
726. Wiko Upulse1518
727. Motorola Moto E41514
728. BQ Aquaris X51512
729. HTC Desire 626 (USA)1508
730. HTC Desire 6261508
731. Wiko U Feel Lite1505
Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Description of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Specs

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is a versatile device that was launched in August 2012, featuring the advanced technologies of its time. It supports multiple network technologies including GSM, HSPA, and LTE, enabling fast internet connectivity. The device utilizes a Micro-SIM card and boasts a large, removable 3100 mAh battery which offers up to 980 hours of standby on 2G or 890 hours on 3G. Talk time is equally impressive with up to 35 hours on 2G and 16 hours on 3G networks.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Reviews and Opinions

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Release Date

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 was officially announced and released on August, 2012. It is available in Titanium Gray, Marble White, Amber Brown, Ruby Wine, Pink, Blue.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Price

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 starts at 300 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

VersionPrice
16/32/64 GB300 EUR
2 GB RAM300 EUR

A 4GB version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is not officially available — 2GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy Note 2 cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 300 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 come out?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 was released on August, 2012.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 ?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has dimensions of Height: 151.1 mm Width: 80.5 mm Thickness: 9.4 mm and weighs approximately 183 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy Note 2?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 px at a pixel density of 267 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 have?

Device comes with chipset Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm) with processor Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9. Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is available with internal memory of 16/32/64 GB, 2 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 8 MP, AF, f/2.6 and features like LED flash

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 1.9 MP and features like

What colors does the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 come in?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is available in the following colors: Titanium Gray, Marble White, Amber Brown, Ruby Wine, Pink, Blue.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 scores 7825 points in AnTuTu 7.