[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] lsauer:
[mini Guide] Note 1 vs Note 2 Worth the upgrade? Gamers beware & points to consider

I think it is important to realize the following, because the question comes up a lot

Should I upgrade from a Note 1 vs. Note 2? :confused:

This guide may help you show that each Note can stand tall on its own - except for the unarguable, exceptional battery life of the Note 2.

The phone (and probably screen) area remained exactly the same.

N7000: 146.9 x 83 x 9.7 mm ....;12193 ( http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_n7000-4135.php )

N7100: 151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm ....12163 ( http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_ii_n7100-4854.php )

The N7000 has 10% (102400) more pixels (which naturally also consume power in terms of physical constraints on efficiency - depending on the display technology and of course computing power).

The diagonal often does not reflect screen size all that well, and has probably a historic basis (back when the only relevant viewing ratio was 4:3). You should consider a phone's display technology (and energy consumption), dpi, size and screen ratio.

If you write a lot, get the GN1, if you use your Note more for entertainment consider the GN2.

The Note 1 has 1 GB ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1517200 ), the Note 2 has 2 GB of RAM. With Android becoming a flagship project and rapidly advancing software this is no longer sufficient. Restarting applications impacts CPU load, and thus the user experience and battery life.

The Note 2 has LTE

Both phones have the similar display technology but with different pixel layouts ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1925185&page=2 ) and almost same software with the latest (pending) official updates...

The Note 2 Screen is brighter

Both phones have the same Exynos 4 processor generation. In Intel's parlance, the Note 2 features a new processor "Tick". Only the new Samsung Chromebook and Google Nexus 10 feature a new "Tock".

Both phones have a Mali-400MP Quad Core GPU ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exynos_(system_on_chip)) . The Note 2 has doubled its CPU power (Quad core) and is slightly more energy efficient. This is not sufficient to provide you with playable next-generation graphics. From what I have read many Nexus 4 buyers are to some degrees interested in gaming.

NFS Most Wanted (actually not quite next-gen) :

Blood and Glory: Legend, http://img.talkandroid.com/uploads/2012/08/blood-and-Glory-legend1-420x230.png

( http://www.talkandroid.com/129214-g...ry-legend-brings-next-gen-graphics-to-mobile/ )

Horn:

The Dark Meadow:

( Link: http://www.droid-life.com/2011/12/1...-engine-3-headed-to-tegra-devices-early-2012/)

Here is one of my tests ( http://www.siliconstudio.co.jp/english/ ) :

Compare this to 59fps:

You can benchmark NextGen graphics ahead of Futuremark's bechmark-suite release, via MOBILE GPUMARK.

http://www.siliconstudio.co.jp/english/benchmark_e.html

The Note 2 has long battery life. Less pixels, similar screenarea, 28nm Exynos, improved networking chips and 3100mAh vs 2600mAh battery in the Note 1, adds to up to twice the battery life of the already long-lasting Note1.

The Note 2 has Wireless charging and NFC

A gaming ready Note 2 competitor is already on the market,....but not from Samsung. The Pantech Vega R3 IM-A850L.

Some report Quadrant benchmarks of 7100 points. South Korean market only, atm!; ca 700$.

Specs:

http://www.gsmarena.com/pantech_vega_r3_im_a850l-5021.php

Please also read the user-comments for fact-checking and personal experiences. - This guide will be updated accordingly.

If I forgot something, please post it below...