Samsung Galaxy Note 3 review

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 continues beating series of Galaxy Note and Galaxy Note 2. Like its predecessors, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is a little confusing to the untrained eye. This phone can easily be mixed with a tablet. No matter it’s on that border, this device has its own identity. It’s big. For some, perhaps too much. Therefore, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is not for everyone. Large not only by its size, but also by the price. With a price tag of over € 500, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 makes it clear that it can not be owned by anyone. Do you have a choice? Well, not exactly. The only real competitor is the Sony Xperia Z Ultra, which has an enormous 6.4 - inch screen, and a slightly lower price.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 design

Visually this phablet doesn’t bring anything revolutionary. It looks like Galaxy S4 and other similar devices coming from Samsung. Still, with slightly sharper corners than the best South Korean smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 still brings a breath of fresh air to his appearance. Samsung has decided to keep the metal frame around the phone's case, which gives it a premium look. Especially interesting is the back of the phone, which is made with a special relief to make it look like leather. In hands Samsung Galaxy Note 3 seats quite well, with a lot of feeling of high quality. Samsung has made a great success with Samsung Galaxy Note 3, because it’s smaller than its predecessor. With a 79.2 x 151.2 x 8.3 mm is one thin device, but still bulky. If you have small hands you will have a little trouble getting hold of Note 3, especially with one hand. Good side is weight of only 168 grams. The large dimensions mean that you sometimes will have problems to reach the keys that are located on the side. Back of the phone can be removed to gain access to a large 3,200 mAh battery, and micro SD slot, which is located next to the micro SIM slot. On the right side there is a space in which is located or S Pen "stylus" as this thing is often called. This pen is very helpful and expands the range of available options that Samsung Galaxy Note 3 offers. The pen tip is made of metal, while the rest is plastic. Writing with the S Pen is a pleasure. Ok, it will not replace paper and pencil, but Samsung is on the right track. S Pen offers a number of useful options, such as Air Command, Action Memo, Scrap booker, Screen write, S Finder, Pen window...

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 screen

When the screen is concerned, large 5.7- inch Super AMOLED screen is simply flawless. With a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels, this full HD screen is a big hit. It has the same resolution like Galaxy S4, but here is a lot bigger diagonal. However, the density of pixels is slightly smaller, but it does not change the positive impression that the screen leaves.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 specs

Below the surface is too strong 2.3GHz quad-core processor. If you think this is too much power in one place, what would you say if you know that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 in some parts of the world is supplied with octa-core processor? The device also has 3GB of RAM memory and the choice of 32 or 64GB of internal memory, which can be extended up to an additional 64GB. The software is quite good and it is Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has all the standard connectivity including 4G, NFC, Wi - Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and more. Battery life is quite impressive. Powerful 800 Snapdragon processor consumes a lot of energy, but at the same time has various power saving capabilities. Another great thing is that the battery is changeable, so if you plan to be away from home for a while, just buy an extra battery and change them if necessary. It is interesting that even large 5.7- inch HD screen is not able to so quickly drain the battery. With a normal, average use you can count on the battery to, without problems, stand all day.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 camera

Phablet is equipped with a powerful 13MP camera, which comes with the Galaxy S4 too. For video calls you have the front camera of 2MP. The camera offers a number of options and shooting modes, including those especially designed by Samsung. The camera can recognize up to several people, which is great for group shots. However, for most users, auto mode will be quite sufficient. The camera has an LED flash and 4x digital zoom, but you should know that you will lose quality if you zoom. Due to the large number of pixels, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is able to make photos at 4128x3096 pixels. Photos are very good, bright, with plenty of details. Samsung Galaxy 3 is one of the few devices that support UltraHD record. This means that Note 3 is able to make a video with a resolution of 3840x2160. That's great, but you will need a TV or PC’s monitor for total enjoyment. If you want the best possible presentation on the phone, you can always change the resolution to 1080p. All praise for the camera!

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 verdict

This is really one great device. It is not intended to appeal to everyone and let it stand that way. Its target group are those who want a powerful smartphone with modern options. Its Super AMOLED display is ideal for displaying all kinds of content. The battery is a bestseller story, as well as the range of available connections. All this comes to a price, which in this case is not so low. On the contrary. Price could be lower given that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is made of plastic, but it isn’t enough to spoil great impression. Source:samsung.com