Galaxy S4 vs Galaxy Note 3
Side-by-side specs, benchmarks and the SpecEagle AI verdict.
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AI Verdict
The Galaxy Note 3 takes the overall edge with a 36/100 to 34/100 SpecEagle score, leading on Battery. The Galaxy S4 counters on Display, Camera, Build.
SpecEagle subscores
58
Display
56
44
Camera
40
26
Performance
26
46
Battery
54
50
Build
46
36
Value
36
Category wins: Galaxy S4 3 · 1 Galaxy Note 3
Benchmarks
Test
A · Samsung
B · Samsung
AnTuTu v10
48,000▲
42,000
Geekbench 6 Single
150▲
120
Geekbench 6 Multi
420▲
320
3DMark Solar Bay
1.0▲
0.6
Full specifications
A · Samsung
B · Samsung
Type
Super AMOLED, 60 Hz
Super AMOLED
Size
5.0 inches
5.7 inches
Resolution
1,920 × 1,080 px (441 ppi)
1,920 × 1,080 px (386 ppi)
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass 3
A · Samsung
B · Samsung
Main
13 MP, f/2.2
13 MP, f/2.2
Selfie
2 MP, f/2.4
2 MP
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
4K @ 30 fps (early)
Features
Dual Shot · Drama Shot
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A · Samsung
B · Samsung
Chipset
Snapdragon 600 / Exynos 5410 (28 nm)
Snapdragon 800 / Exynos 5420 (28 nm)
CPU
4–8 cores
Quad / Octa-core
GPU
Adreno 320 / PowerVR SGX544
Adreno 330 / Mali-T628
RAM
2 GB
3 GB
Storage
16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB · microSD
32 GB / 64 GB · microSD
A · Samsung
B · Samsung
Capacity
2,600 mAh (removable)
3,200 mAh (removable)
Wired
~10 W
~15 W
Wireless
Optional (back cover)
Optional
Choose Galaxy S4 if…
- A massive commercial hit that cemented Samsung’s lead.
- Sharp 5-inch FHD AMOLED for 2013.
- Removable battery and microSD.
- Light and compact.
Choose Galaxy Note 3 if…
- Fast Snapdragon 800 with 3 GB RAM — strong for 2013.
- Refined S Pen with Air Command.
- Removable battery and microSD.
- Early 4K video capture.