Galaxy Note II
The phablet sequel that turned a ridiculed idea into a runaway hit.
The Galaxy Note II is a flagship Samsung smartphone released Sep 2012, with a launch price of $700. It pairs the Exynos 4412 with a 5.5" HD SAMOLED display, a 8 MP main camera and a 3,100 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 54/100 — The phablet idea, vindicated. Standout strengths: improved s pen with air view and gestures. and quad-core exynos and 2 gb ram. Main trade-off: 720p on a 5.5" panel.
The phablet idea, vindicated.
Galaxy Note II took the once-mocked phablet concept and made it a blockbuster — a refined S Pen, quad-core power and a big removable battery. It sold tens of millions and confirmed that big-screen phones with a stylus were a category, not a gimmick.
Read the full review- Improved S Pen with Air View and gestures.
- Quad-core Exynos and 2 GB RAM.
- Big 3,100 mAh removable battery.
- microSD + jack.
Full specifications
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How the Galaxy Note II compares
| Galaxy Note II | iPhone 6s Plus | Galaxy A06 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 54 | 54 | 54 |
| Chipset | Exynos 4412 | Apple A9 | Dimensity 6300 |
| Display | 5.5" HD SAMOLED | 5.5" LCD 60 Hz | 6.7" LCD 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 12 MP · f/2.2 | 50 MP · f/1.8 |
| Battery | 3,100 mAh | 2,750 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $700 | $749 | $160 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy Note II released?
The Galaxy Note II was released in Sep 2012.
How much does the Galaxy Note II cost?
The Galaxy Note II launched at $700 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Galaxy Note II screen size and type?
The Galaxy Note II has a 5.5" HD SAMOLED display.
What chipset does the Galaxy Note II use?
The Galaxy Note II is powered by the Exynos 4412 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy Note II have?
The Galaxy Note II ships with 2 GB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy Note II battery capacity?
The Galaxy Note II has a 3,100 mAh battery.
What is the Galaxy Note II main camera?
The Galaxy Note II has a 8 MP main camera.
Does the Galaxy Note II have a headphone jack?
The Galaxy Note II has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Galaxy Note II get software updates?
The Galaxy Note II update policy: To Android 4.4.
How much does the Galaxy Note II weigh?
The Galaxy Note II weighs 180 g.
What colours does the Galaxy Note II come in?
The Galaxy Note II is available in 2 colours: Titanium Gray, Marble White.
Is the Galaxy Note II worth buying?
Galaxy Note II took the once-mocked phablet concept and made it a blockbuster — a refined S Pen, quad-core power and a big removable battery. It sold tens of millions and confirmed that big-screen phones with a stylus were a category, not a gimmick. SpecEagle gives the Galaxy Note II an editorial score of 54/100.
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