| Hardware and OS | Samsung Galaxy Note 2 | |
| Operating system | Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat); TouchWiz UI | |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9 | |
| Chipset | Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm) | |
| GPU | Mali-400MP4 | |
| Internal memory | 16/32/64 GB, 2 GB RAM | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot) | |
| Display | Samsung Galaxy Note 2 | other phones |
| Type | Super AMOLED | |
| Size | 5.5" inc | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 px | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 68.6% | |
| Display area | 83.4 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 16:9 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 267 PPI | |
| Colors | 16M | |
| Connectivity | Samsung Galaxy Note 2 | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| 4G Network | LTE band 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800) - N7105 | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | |
| SIM card | Micro-SIM | |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE | |
| Edge | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2(LTE)/21.1(3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), USB Host | |
| Camera | Samsung Galaxy Note 2 | other phones |
| Main camera | 8 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 8 MP, AF, f/2.6 | |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | 1.9 MP, Single | |
| Multimedia | Samsung Galaxy Note 2 | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS - N7100 m | |
| Design | Samsung Galaxy Note 2 | other phones |
| Colors | Titanium Gray, Marble White, Amber Brown, Ruby Wine, Pink, Blue | |
| Body build | Plastic body | |
| Dimensions | 151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | |
| Battery | Samsung Galaxy Note 2 | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 3100 mAh, Removable Li-Ion | |
| Battery life | Stand by time- Up to 980 h (2G) / Up to 890 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 35 h (2G) / Up to 16 h (3G)
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| Other | Samsung Galaxy Note 2 | other phones |
| SAR | SAR - 0.23 W/kg (head), 0.95 W/kg (body), SAR EU - 0.17 W/kg (head) | |
| Release date | 2012, August. Released 2012, September | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | |