• 5.5" (1280x720) Super AMOLED
  • 2GB
    Quad SoC
    64GB Storage
  • 8-MP 1 Rear Camera
  • 3100 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 phone has a 5.5-inch (1280x720) Super AMOLED screen, a 8MP main camera and a 1.9MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 3100 mAh and the main processor is a Quad with 2 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy Note 2 (Launched 2012-08-01), Price: 175 USD at Amazon
Display5.5" 1280x720 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 8-MP (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 1.9-MP
Computing
  • Quad SoC
  • 2GB RAM
  • 64GB Storage
  • MicroSD (64GB max.)
Battery3100 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 183g (6.5oz), 151.1x80.5x9.4 mm (5.95 x 3.17 x 0.37 inches)
Price (Market)$175
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Display
TypeSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)5.5"
Display/Body Ratio68.6%
Resolution1280x720
Sharpness (PPI)267 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel8-MP
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)3100 mAh
Talk Time35 hours
Computing
Processor BrandSamsung
Processor NameQuad
Processor ModelExynos 4412
Processor # Cores4
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.6 GHz
RAM Options2GB
Internal Storage Options64GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size64GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 4.1.1
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT3 102/51 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • BT EDR
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USB
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
  • MHL
SAR US Head0.23 W/Kg
SAR US Body0.95 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.17 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeMicro SIM
Multimedia
Multimedia Features
  • DLNA
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • FLAC
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • DIVX
  • XVID
  • WMV
  • H.264
  • H.263
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity

Galaxy Note 2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy Note 2 was retailing at around $175 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. the Galaxy Note 2 does not appear to be water-tight as we do not see an IP-Rating.
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No, the Galaxy Note 2 does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but it may be different in Abroad. We mainly track United States data.
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No, the Galaxy Note 2 1280x720 resolution is not 4K.
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No, Galaxy Note 2 does not have Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy Note 2 does not have Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy Note 2 is a 4G device that is rated 4G LTE cat3 (102/51 Mbps).
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No, the Galaxy Note 2 is not a 5G NR device.
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No, the Galaxy Note 2 is not a USB-C handset.
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No, the Galaxy Note 2's battery cannot be removed.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

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GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

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Battery Capacity (mAh)

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