Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Phone Review 2013

Samsung Galxy Note 3 Review

Review of Samsung's new Galaxy Note 3 Phone specification, features and price.

Written by: Adnan Malik

Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Date published: 06/09/2013

5 / 5 stars

Checkout Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Review of new phone specification, features and price.

New Galaxy Note 3 Phablet is talk of the town, after Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC one having been released into the markets worldwide.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Phone is going to be available in the USA, UK, Australia, India and rest in October 2013.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is recently unveiled on September 04, 2013 at IFA 2013 show in Berlin. We have giving you an exclusive Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Review of the specs and features this one of the kind phone is offering.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 was one of the most popular and successful smartphones of year 2012. Maintaining the tradition set by its predecessor Galaxy Note and Galaxy Note II, Galaxy Note 3 features topnotch specs running Android 4.3 over an 2.3GHz quad-core processor. You can also compare Galaxy Note 3 vs S4.

Back in 2011, Samsung introduced Galaxy Note series with first generation Galaxy Note phone that was rocked the smartphone world. It had a huge screen by that time standards and for this fact was marketed as first 'Phablet', a hybrid between a phone and a tablet. At that time phone reviewers were not too fond of this new concept, but consumers proved them to be wrong as the Galaxy Note has really become one of the most popular brands in the smartphone world.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs 2 Specs Chart Compared

Samsung 2nd generation Galaxy Note 2 phone came out in 2013, as an upgrade to the original Galaxy Note but with even better design, specs and features. Samsung Galaxy Note 2 outshone its predecessor by all aspects and took over quickly the crown for most desired handset.

Samsung is another successor in the Galaxy Note series the excitement in its fan base is at its peak. That's why many people are wondering just how much faster and better the new Galaxy Note 3 phone will be against its predecessor, the Galaxy Note 2. Below is the answer:

	Galaxy Note 3	Galaxy Note 2
Dimension	152.4 x 78.7 x 8.4 (mm)	151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 (mm)
Weight	167g	183g
Screen Size	5.7-inch AMOLED	5.5-inch Super AMOLED
Resolution	1920×1080 pixels	1280×720 pixels
Android OS	Android 4.3 with TouchWiz UI	Android 4.1 with TouchWiz UI
Storage	32/64GB	16/32/64GB
SD Card Slot	Yes	Yes
Processor	2.3GHz quad-core	1.6GHz, quad-core Exynos 4
RAM	3GB	2GB
Connectivity	Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/ac), 4G LTE, HSPA+, NFC	Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n), 4G LTE, HSPA+
Camera	Front 2MP, Rear 13MP	Front 1.9MP, Rear 8MP
Bluetooth	Yes, version 4.0	Yes, version 4.0
Battery	3200mAh	3100mAh
Price	$300 with two-year contract	$300 with two-year contract
Release	October: AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon	AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Review

Today, Samsung is one of the world leading Technology Brand and it is now known for exquisite quality products in Tablets and Smartphone market. With the backdrop of world best smartphone maker, user expectation from the new Galaxy Note 3 was very high. Let's review one by one what we have got in the new Galaxy Note 3 phone from Samsung:

1. Galaxy Note 3 Design Review

   Samsung was rumored to make Galaxy Note 3 body more unique by going for more robust materials including metallic chassis and flexible display components. The truth is Galaxy Note 3 comes in more color choices than the Note 2, also has a new faux leather feel designed to replicate an actual notebook, but no new design.
   
   Samsung Note 3 comes with an eye catching slim, sharp and rectangular shape with 167gm weight and 8mm thickness.
   
   Galaxy Note 3 is different as compared to the previous Note 2 version, as is its power button resides at the top border side by side the audio jack input. Galaxy Note 3 volume rocker is repositioned on the more top right side while the micro-USB connector takes the bottom edge.
   
   Another slight change in Galaxy Note 3 design is the addition of a camera lens at the back a little on the right sid.
   
   

2. Galaxy Note 3 Display Review

   A 5.7 inches 1080p HD Super AMOLED screen with unbreakable display is perfect for people who love big gadgets. This screen size is same and takes up the majority of the 6-inch surface area.
   
   

3. Galaxy Note 3 Camera Review

   Samsung Galaxy Note 3 camera is setup capturing images in 16:9 aspect ratio, with a 2322 x 4128 pixel resolution. Galaxy Note 3 features a 13MP power shooter edition camera component with 3x optical zoom and 31mm focal length, to make its imaging credentials one of a kind.
   
   

4. Galaxy Note 3 Sound Quality

   Samsung Galaxy Note series users use their phones an ultimate hub of multimedia playback, where a better sound experience does matter a lot. HTC has took the lead in this arena with new HTC One, that features world best front facing stereo speakers ever came in an smartphone. Galaxy Note 2 speakers were not bad either, but the new Galaxy Note 3 has bring improvement.
   
   

5. Galaxy Note 3 Processor Review

   Galaxy Note 3 powered with 2.3GHz quad-core chip, is one of its own kind phone in the market. An increase amount of processing power is an indicator that it will Galaxy Note 3 comes with high-end features.
   
   

6. Galaxy Note 3 Memory Review

   Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is also the first smartphone to offer 3GB RAM that together with 16GB/32GB/64GB/128GB internal memory options will ensure it is able to clock high speeds when performing different functions. With 3GB memory Note 3 aim to take multitasking operations to a whole new levels. The Galaxy Note 3 phone will also have a micro SD card slot that can be used to expand the internal memory by as much as 64 GB.
   
   

7. Galaxy Note 3 with Android 4.3

   Galaxy note 3 runs on the most updated version of Android 4.3 Jelly bean Operating Software customized and themed under Samsung TouchWiz UI. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 update for Android 4.4 Kitkat and Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie is also in the pipeline, soon after Google make it official with Google Nexus 5 Launch.
   
   

8. Samsung Note 3 S-Pen Review

   The original Samsung S-Pen feature was an amazing one, which just got even better with new S-Pen of Galaxy Note 3. Comparing with the typical stylus use in the smartphones, Samsung S-Pen is based on capacitive technology and works with capacitive screens as well. S-Pen allows for many different options in terms of controlling your device, S-Pen even recognizes how hard are you pressing on the screen. With new Galaxy Note 3 S-Pen software receives new improvement, including regular touch screen and S-Pen controls options. Galaxy Note 4 also includes, some additional sensors on the S-Pen itself.
   
   

9. Samsung Note 3 supported Media Formats

   Samsung Note 3 is an ultimate multimedia device which support (WAV, eAAC+, AC3 and FLAC) mp3 formats (MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264 and H.263) videos format. The Samsung Galaxy Note with Android 3 supports a wide range of standard multimedia file formats. On the music play AAC, AAC + (Android 4.1), WAV and MP3 without converting off course. In the area of ​​this applies to JPEG images, POISON, PNG or BMP. The default video player supports Finally H.263, H.264 and MPEG4 AVC.
   
   

10. Samsung Note 3 Connectivity Review

    Samsung Note 3 supports all 2G, 3G and 4G network options with a lots of other connectivity features. The Galaxy Note 3 phone will also provide multiple internet connectivity options via GPRS, EDGE, 3G, LTE and Wifi networks. With its state of the art connectivity options users can share data via micro USb, Bluetooth 4.0 as well as through NFC.
    
    

11. Galaxy Note 3 Wireless Charging

    Samsung had promised to include Wireless Charging feature to its future smartphones. New Galaxy Note 3 also features same Qi Wireless Charging module that Galaxy S4 has just received.
    
    

12. Galaxy Note 3 Faster Charging Features

    Charging a huge 3200mAh battery does take a lot of time. The QuickCharge 2.0 technology enables Samsung Galaxy Note 3 device to be fully charged in about 3 hours rather instead of 6 hours.
    
    

13. Galaxy Note 3 Battery Review

    Samsung Note 3 feature a big powerful battery included in its specification to ensure there is much power to perfectly operate the increased features in this futuristic Smartphone. Samsung Galaxy S4 currently having an 2600mAh battery in comparison to the 3200mAh battery boost for Note 3.
    

We see millions of iFan anxiously waiting for Apple iPhone 6 Release date, in hope that its will drop in the large display smartphone category to give Galaxy Note series a real competitor.

But so far, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with a price tag of $800 for an unlocked handset, drawing its design and hardware cues from Samsung Galaxy S4 seems to successfully maintain its mastery in the phablet class smartphone, over LG, HTC, Sony and other competitor devices in the race.