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In the wake of the commercial success of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 smartphone, the Note line was expanded in 2013 with a new model. Note 3 belongs to the "phablet" class of devices between smartphones and tablets, due to its large display, but the familiar name "smartphone" is also widely applied to it.
The first thing that a user who first picks up this smartphone notices, in addition to its large screen, is the small thickness of the case. Only 8.3 millimeters will contain high-tech electronic stuffing. Compared to the previous model, the new device has lost 12 grams in weight, its weight is 168 grams. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3, which is reviewed here, was made in a white plastic case with a back cover also in white with a “leather-like” texture. There is information about the release of smartphones with back covers in other colors. The device is equipped with an S-Pen stylus.
Performance and Software
Hardware complex Note 3 version of LTE is built on the basis of the processor Span Dragon 800 Quad Core with a clock frequency of 2.3 GHz. The 3G version has its own Exynos processor. The amount of RAM is 3Gb, but some of it is invariably reserved for system processes.
The device supports the Android 4.3 JB platform with the manufacturer's proprietary interface TouchWiz. Other preinstalled apps and gadgets include stylus software:
- AirCommand - allows you to control the device with a stylus without direct contact with the screen surface and call up a small menu for five commands;
- Actionmemo - work with handwritten text;
- ScreenWrite - allows you to write directly on the screenshot of the screen;
- Scrapbook - copies and saves the image from the area of the screen circled by the stylus.
A review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 would be incomplete without mentioning the preinstalled software maker Knox. This is an extension of the Android operating system, designed to enhance the integration and security management of a mobile device.
Screen
In Samsung Galaxy Note 3, the screen characteristics differ from the previous model only in area. It's still the same high-resolution SUPERAMOLED display.
Camera
Traditionally, there are two cameras, front and main, located on the back of the case. The main camera has a resolution of 13 megapixels, it allows you to record video at 1080p resolution at up to 60 frames per second. The camera is equipped with an automatic image stabilization system and has a built-in BSI sensor. Taking pictures in low light conditions is possible thanks to the built-in flash. The front camera is similar to that used in the previous model.
Battery
The smartphone uses a lithium-ion compact rechargeable battery with a capacity of 3200 mAh. The rate of battery drain is directly proportional to the number of applications running at the same time and the number of data transfers turned on. To save battery power for a long time, the manufacturer recommends using the power saving mode.
Conclusion
You should not believe some manufacturers' announcements about incredibly high processor performance. A group of independent experts found that the processor (SnapDragon800) artificially began to overclock when tested by some test programs, which does not at all mean the same high performance in normal mode.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 belongs to the category of "phablets", its dimensions are somewhere between the size of a typical five-inch smartphone and a seven-inch tablet. The company is very carefully increasing the size of each next device from the Note generation, therefore, despite the diagonal of 5.7 inches, the Note 3 has dimensions similar to the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. You can hold a smartphone in one hand, but there is no question of controlling it with one hand, for this you need to take the device in one hand, and control it with the other. The main material used in the device is plastic, stylized as leather. It is wear-resistant and almost does not "collect" fingerprints, so the material is practical. Despite the large width and thickness, Samsung managed to make the smartphone relatively thin and light. Its weight is 168 grams, and the thickness is only 8.4 mm.
Phone Samsung Galaxy Note 3 can be bought in three colors: white, black and pink.
Screen - 4.5
The smartphone has a large display diagonal of 5.7 inches, which is why it has such impressive dimensions. Matrix type - Super AMOLED HD, screen resolution - 1920 × 1080 pixels, PPI - 386, protective glass - Gorilla Glass 3. In our opinion, the screen in the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is one of the best in its class: it has a high level of brightness, maximum viewing angles, and the picture on such a screen (thanks to the high resolution and display size) looks amazing. Separately, it is worth noting the color reproduction of the display: the colors on this screen are brighter and more contrast than in reality, however, the color gamut changes in the display settings, and you can choose the one that is comfortable for you personally. From the screen of Samsung Galaxy Note 3, according to user reviews, it is convenient to read e-books, articles on the Internet and watch videos.
Camera
The smartphone has a 13 MP camera with LED flash. The maximum resolution for video shooting is 1920×1080 pixels, the frame rate is 30 frames per second, the sound is recorded in stereo mode. The version of the smartphone based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 platform supports video recording at a resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels.
Photos from the camera Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - 4.9
Working with text - 5.0
The standard keyboard on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is comfortable, with Swype typing and a separate row of numbers so you don't have to switch to additional characters when typing numbers. In addition, there is an adaptation of the keyboard for one-handed input: the keyboard shrinks and fits to the right or left edge of the screen, so that, despite the size of the screen, you can enter text with one hand (although the letters become too small when this option is enabled). Disadvantages - an inconvenient language switching system: you need to hold your finger on the space bar and swipe left or right. To enter most additional characters, including the comma sign, you need to call an additional menu.
Internet - 3.0
The browser in the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is great for browsing the web: it has the ability to zoom the page multiple times with text fitting to the width of the screen and a reading mode that adapts the text on the page for easier reading (when you turn on reading mode, you are left with text and pictures from the article). According to user reviews, this mode is convenient to use when reading a large amount of text on the Internet. In Samsung Galaxy Note 3, you can use the browser in a pop-up window or place it only on half of the screen (multi-view mode). The device has the S Beam function, with which you can quickly transfer files, such as photos, music or videos, from one Note 3 to another using Wi-Fi or NFC, attaching them to each other “backs”.
Interfaces
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 supports all common wireless interfaces: dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and NFC. Support for Russian LTE (4G) frequencies is implemented only in the version based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 platform.
Multimedia - 4.6
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 plays almost any video without prior conversion - the device supports rare audio formats and video containers. In the player, you can select audio tracks; as well as subtitles, both built-in and external. The audio player plays most common as well as rare formats, including uncompressed FLAC audio. Thanks to the large diagonal and high-quality screen matrix, as well as an excellent player with support for most formats, subtitles and audio track selection, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is one of the best smartphones for watching videos.
Working hours
The device has a removable battery with a capacity of 3300 mAh. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is one of the leaders among current smartphones in terms of battery life. We tested the device in our two standard tests: it was capable of playing HD video at maximum brightness for 11.5 hours, and in music mode, the phone ran out of battery in 66 hours. Separately, we note the removable "battery" Note 3, now a very small number of top flagships can boast of such a function.
Performance - 2.8
On sale there are two versions of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - N900 and N9005. The first uses the Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 platform with an octa-core processor, which has four Cortex A15 cores running at 1.9 GHz, and the other four, Cortex A7, at 1.3 GHz, using the Mali-T628 MP6 as a graphics subsystem. , impressive performance. Four energy-saving cores are used in undemanding tasks, and in games they are replaced by A15 cores, thanks to which it is possible to achieve good performance in terms of both power and energy saving. The second version is built on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 platform with a 2.3 GHz quad-core processor and Adreno 330 graphics subsystem. The amount of RAM in both versions is 3 GB. Both versions demonstrate excellent performance, and the key difference between the device based on the Qualcomm platform is support for Russian LTE frequencies.
Memory - 4.0
The total amount of built-in memory in the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is 32GB (or 16GB), 26GB is available to the user, there is a slot for a microSD memory card, cards up to 64GB are supported.
Peculiarities
The device has a separate settings item that optimizes the device for one-handed operation. For example, the on-screen keyboard, dialer and calculator can be “pinned” to the right or left edge of the screen to make them easier to use. An important feature of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is the stylus, which significantly expands the capabilities of the device. The smartphone recognizes handwriting made with a stylus, and it also has several programs designed specifically for using the pen. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 stylus is thinner, lighter and more comfortable than the previous version of the smartphone.
The device is running a proprietary shell from Samsung - TouchWiz. In it, the manufacturer added its own browser, dialer, SMS client, music and video players, a weather application and many other programs. For example, the S Memo app is a great note-taking app with handwriting support.
Many people forget that it was the South Korean manufacturer that began to set the direction for the development of phablets. Although similar devices came out before the Note line, they did not have big success. The reason was not the poor performance of the screen, but the characteristics. Runtime, ergonomic quality, and the presence of a stylus are the true advantages of Note devices. Competitors to the line appeared after the introduction of the second generation. However big some manufacturers focused on the size of the display. After a while, it became clear that other characteristics are more important. In fact, the first generation of Note “shot” completely by accident. TO creation the second company approached more consciously , trying to improve all the benefits that people liked as much as possible. These include the stylus, input technology. The last one was created by Wacom, That's why South Korean manufacturer bought out part of the company responsible for the development this peculiarities. So competitors could not access To her. "Samsung" tried to improve everything with howl as much as possible products, noticeable highlight it, make it unique and emphasize all the advantages.
Contents of delivery
The device is sold as a set. with a 3200 mAh battery. Lithium battery ion type. Besides there is a charger adaptation , wired headphones with microphone. Documentation can be found in the box. 
Design, dimensions, controls
The back cover was embossed under the skin, but it was created from ordinary plastic with a special texture. By edge you can see the line. This lid fits perfectly in the hand gets dirty and doesn't rub off. Such Note 3 specsbuyers liked. Due to the fact what no gloss and varnish, users call it the most practical. Many people notice that Apple also decided to apply similar idea for creation their covers. So what is possible call it a trend.
Device for sale in three colors: pink, white and the black . Through such a decision every person can choose for yourself required . If you want something else, then have a right take advantage of covers that are sold in completely different shades.
The device weighs 168 grams. The phone is in hand comfortable, comfortable . However, the girls note that they use the device a little hard , especially when it comes to managing one hand .
The device is assembled in a standard way, and absolutely all its modifications, includingSamsung Note 3 N9005. Characteristicsallow to say what The front panel has three keys : central - mechanical, two rest - touch. Above display located front camera , a pair of sensors. Left can notice the key volume control. On the right side there is an on/off button device. At the top, buyers notice microphone and jack connections headphones and headsets. Last standard type - mini-jack. Rear camera and LED flash kind. At the bottom end, buyers notice the usual microUSB connector. Right there is a place to fix the stylus. You can insert it from any side, it doesn't matter.
Build quality is top notch. Not backlash . All details are tightly fitted. If you remove the back panel, you can see special antenna. Here there was a place for a SIM card and an external drive. 
Display
The screen received a diagonal of 5.7 inches. It is created using Super AMOLED technology. This is stated in the officialsamsung note 3 specs.The display resolution is 1920 by 1080 pixels. Color range - 16 million shades. Screen recognizes up to 10 touches simultaneously. His quality beautiful. For now moment the South Korean manufacturer manages to create various models with good performance screen while changing the diagonal itself. The Note 3 has increased the contrast level. It's rushing owners in the eyes immediately at the first inclusion cameras. Colors appear more vibrant and active. Many write that after a long applications this device is very difficult to switch to other matrices.
The most popular model isSamsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005. Characteristicsthis phone is no different from the original modification - except that shade back panel. Including the color reproduction of the screen remained at the same level, although you can notice a special brightness tones. In settings there are new options, such like adjusting saturation and So Further. If we compare device with the second generation, you can see that the tones have become calmer.
When exposed to sunlight, the screen fades, but not much. In general, everything is readable even under such conditions. There is an automatic brightness control function. The system has built-in optimization for the issuance of pictures and videos, which makes the gadget more or less interesting to young people. Due to special algorithms that are applied to the operation of the device, the battery will drain much more slowly when using a high brightness level.
Battery
Considering , it should be said that the phone runs on lithium-ion accumulator . Its capacity is 3200 mAh. The manufacturer claims that The battery can withstand about 16 hours at continuous conversation, 860 hours - in standby mode, even at enabled 3G network. At working with Moscow signals device works about two days at active load. Charging device up to 100% in three hours (average).
Due to more powerful platform (octa-core processor), the device slightly loses to the second generation, since the chipset enough demanding. This is especially noticeable when using a mobile network or wireless connection. 
USB, Bluetooth, communication capabilities
Built-in bluetooth module. The data transfer rate is about 24 Mbps. Maybe connection with a USB-type cable. Its version is 3. Data transfer carried out on speed 45 Mbps.
Two modules: bluetooth and one that answers for connecting to a computer via cable - they cannot work simultaneously. Users note that is inconvenient. When synchronizingSamsung Galaxy Note 3 32Gb, specificationswhich are excellent, charging.
Your phone supports wireless networks. Can connect to the router with one click. As an advantage, buyers note the presence of a master settings . It opens at a low signal level, which here it will disappear.
Device can also be used as a remote control to control household appliances. This is due to the presence of an infrared port. Automatic setting for different equipment. 
Memory, memory cards
Built-in memory device has 32 GB. Also on sale eat version with 64 GB. System uses about 3 GB of storage, which is a separate plus. Can insert external drives up to 64 GB, this is stated by officialSpecifications Samsung Note 3.
RAM was 3 GB. After switching on phone only 2 GB will be available. this one enough for convenient use of all applications, even resource-intensive ones. Telephone Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM N9005 Specificationswhich is similar, quite nimble and brings only a pleasant experience when used, how and its other versions.
Camera
Camera is considered an analogue of the matrix that is built into the Galaxy S4 phone. They have the same settings and indicators. Can shoot at the same time front and back camera , there are several convenient shooting modes.
Matrix 13 MP, as it is written on the website in the officialspecifications Samsung Note3. Received an LED type flash. Of course, an automatic system is built in that determines the level of illumination. Video is recorded in 4K quality.
Probably two years ago, when Samsung's bosses launched the very first Note with a diagonal of 5.3 inches, they could not even imagine in their wildest fantasies what a crazy hype their new product would cause. At that time, flagship smartphones boasted 4.3-inch screens, and a device with a 4.8-inch display was already considered gigantic (“And in general, how can you carry this in your pocket?” They liked to say at that time).
The first Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 was scattered in an insane number of copies around the world - everyone who needed it could fit it in their pockets, they also said thanks to the manufacturer. Since then, the South Korean corporation every year at the September IFA exhibition, held in Berlin, presents an updated version of its now not the largest, but the most technically advanced smartphone. The main changes usually concern the filling of the device and they begin with the words "we increased here, here and here." So it was in the case of the Galaxy Note 3 - with one remark: the company's designers have finally moved a couple of steps away from their standard design, which has repeatedly migrated from one device to another and is already rather tired.
⇡ Appearance and ergonomics
However, the main changes concern the rear panel. The “face” of the smartphone has remained almost the same. The main area of the front panel is occupied by a giant 5.7-inch screen. The thickness of the side frames around it has decreased by 1.5 mm - 4 mm for the Galaxy Note II versus 2.5 mm for the Galaxy Note 3. There is less free space under and above the display, due to which the dimensions of the new Note remain almost the same. like its predecessor.
At first glance, distinguishing the third Galaxy Note from the second is not so easy - can you do it?
Due to the not so strongly rounded corners, the smartphone looks more strictly. The central key has lost a little in size, but due to the slightly protruding edge, it will not be difficult to blindly hit it with your finger. On the sides of it, as before, are the touch keys "Menu" and "Back", equipped with a backlight and invisible without it.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (left, black) compared to iPhone 4s
The pseudo-chrome edging, common to Galaxies, slightly protruding above the surface of the panel, has not gone anywhere either. True, compared to how it was in the second Note, it acts much "sharper". The speaker is still covered with a metallic mesh, to the right of it are the sensors and the front camera lens, to the left is an indicator that glows in different colors depending on the event it wants to report.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - in modern realities is not so big
The company's designers are constantly experimenting with the back cover. In the first two Galaxy Note, the “backs” of the devices were quite ordinary - matte textured in the first and glossy in the second. In the third generation of Note, the design idea has gone much further - the back cover has a coating that looks and feels vaguely reminiscent of leather.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with back panel removed
The decision is strongly on the fan. In our opinion, it would be much more appropriate if the back panel of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 was not removable. After all, if the panel is removed - and this will have to be done at least to install a SIM card and a memory card - cognitive dissonance involuntarily arises. After all, this is obviously plastic, it doesn’t smell of any skin - who did you want to deceive? Well, of course, anyone to whom you give a smartphone in your hands will first of all climb under the cover - to find out if this is really the elite skin of a young polycarbonate. And he will definitely find out - it’s good if the latches do not break in the process.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - back panel and sides
The physical power and volume keys located on the side faces are shifted upwards in the updated model, which greatly simplifies working with them. An infrared port appeared on the upper end, which the Galaxy Note II did not have, and the external speaker had to move to the lower edge due to the new cover. Its location, interestingly, is very good - the speaker does not overlap with your hand, even if you hold the smartphone in landscape orientation. Next to it is a micro-USB 3.0 interface that is compatible with standard micro-USB 2.0. By the way, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is the first "wearable" gadget that supports the latest version of micro-USB. The signature S Pen stylus is still huddled in the lower right corner.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - side texture
Another difference of the third Note is that the traditional chrome-plated edging, which runs along all sides, has become corrugated. This is probably done so that the smartphone looks like a notebook from the ends, and such a relief should resemble the pages in it. It looks, however, somehow quite Asian.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - slots for microSIM and microSD cards
Under the back cover, everything is quite normal - the main area under it is occupied by a 3200 mAh battery. Connectors for MicroSD and micro-SIM cards are located one under the other, with the former implying the possibility of "hot" replacement, and the latter not.
Size comparison of Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Samsung Galaxy Note II and iPhone 4s
Despite the significantly more powerful filling, the smartphone has become a little thinner and lighter than its predecessor. If you do not take into account the slightly protruding rear camera lens, the thickness of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 lost more than a millimeter (9.4 vs. 8.3 mm) and became 15 grams lighter (183 vs. 168 g). It's nice that even such a big gadget keeps track of its figure and throws off extra millimeters and grams from one version to another.
⇡ Specifications
We have specially combined those cells of the table, in which the characteristics of SGN2 and SGN3 are the same. As you can see, there were quite a few of them: despite the external similarity, the new model has changed in almost all respects.
| Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100) | Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000) | ||
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| Touch screen | 5.55" 1280x720 Super AMOLED |
5.7" 1920x1080 Super AMOLED Capacitive, up to 10 simultaneous touches |
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| Air gap | Not | ||
| Oleophobic coating | There is | ||
| Polarizing filter | There is | ||
| CPU | Samsung Exynos 4412: quad-core Cortex-A9 (ARMv7), 1.6 GHz; process technology 32 nm HKMG | Samsung Exynos Octa 5420: quad-core Cortex-A15 (ARMv7), 1.9 GHz; four Cortex-A7 cores (ARMv7); frequency 1.3 GHz; process technology 28 nm HKMG | |
| Graphics controller | ARM Mali-400 MP4 | ARM Mali-T628 MP6 | |
| RAM | 2 GB LPDDR2-1066 | 3 GB LPDDR3-1600 | |
| Flash memory | 16 GB (~11.5 GB available) + MicroSD | 32 GB (~25.5 GB available) + MicroSD | |
| Connectors | 1 x Micro-USB 2.0 (MHL) 1 x MicroSD 1 x Micro-SIM |
1 x Micro-USB 3.0 (MHL) 1 x 3.5mm headset jack 1 x MicroSD 1 x Micro-SIM |
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| cellular | Intel XMM 6260 platform (PMB9811 modem + PMB5712 transceiver): 3G: HSPA+ (21 Mbps) 850/900/1900/2100 MHz 4G: No* Micro-SIM |
Intel XMM 6360 platform (PMB9820 modem + PMB5745 transceiver): 2G: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900MHz 3G: DC-HSPA+ (42 Mbps) 850/900/1900/2100 MHz 4G: No** Micro-SIM |
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| WiFi | 802.11a/b/g/n | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 | ||
| NFC | There is | ||
| IR port | Not | There is | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS (Broadcom BCM4752) | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS (Broadcom BCM47521) | |
| Sensors | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer/gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass) | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer/gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass), pressure sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor | |
| Main camera | 8 MP (3264x2448), autofocus, LED flash | 13 MP (4128x3096), Sony Exmor RS IMX135 sensor autofocus, LED flash | |
| Front-camera | 1.2 MP (1280x960), no autofocus | 2 MP (1920x1080), Samsung S5K6B2YX03 sensor, no autofocus | |
| Nutrition | Removable battery 11.78 Wh (3100 mAh, 3.8 V) | Removable battery 12.16 Wh (3200 mAh, 3.8 V) | |
| The size | 80.5x151.1 mm, body thickness 9.4 mm | 79x151.2 mm, body thickness 8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 168 g | |
| Water and dust protection | Missing | ||
| Operating system | Google Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) | Google Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) | |
| recommended price | 19 990 rubles | 24 990 rubles | |
| * 4G is supported in GT-N7105 version. ** 4G is supported in the SM-N9005 version with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, in Russia it is currently exclusively sold by MegaFon. |
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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - system and hardware information
With prices for the Galaxy Note 3, the situation has become quite confusing. The fact is that the official, snow-white price of the 3G version of this device recommended by Samsung is 34,990 rubles, traditional for Samsung's super-flagship product. Theoretically, if you go to a communication salon or an electronics store of a large network, then you can see a price tag there with such an extremely inhumane figure.
It's almost unlikely that this will happen to you. Because MegaFon managed to negotiate with Samsung to sell this Galaxy Note 3 for 24,990 (on advertising banners you will see even more beautiful figures - 21,990 rubles - but another 3,000 will have to be added to the account without fail). For this price, you will receive a device locked under the specified operator. And since this MegaFon super offer already exists, all “gray” devices are sold at similar prices - about 22-25 thousand rubles, depending on the specific online store.
As for the LTE version of the Galaxy Note 3, at the moment only the same MegaFon is officially selling it in Russia - exactly on the same conditions as the 3G version, but a thousand rubles more expensive. It is not a problem to find "gray" smartphones with LTE support on sale for about the same money, but surprises are possible with them.
⇡ Equipment
The smartphone comes in a small wooden textured cardboard box. The inscriptions on the box are printed soy ink- such an unreal environmental friendliness. Inside, we found the following accessories:
- Charger with USB connector power 10 W (5 V, 2 A);
- USB cable ↔ micro-USB 3.0;
- In-ear headphones with volume buttons and call answer key;
- Printed Quick Start Guide in English.
In the second half of 2013, sales of the new flagship smart phone Galaxy Note 3 started. Its technical characteristics, strengths and weaknesses will be discussed in this article.
Varieties
Initially, two modifications of this device appeared on sale: I9300 White and The hardware resources of these models are identical. The only difference is the body color. In the first case, it is presented in white, and in the second - in black. At the beginning of 2014, a version of the Galaxy Note 3 appeared, capable of working with two SIM cards at once. Moreover, technical specifications have undergone significant changes. The device has become less productive, but at the same time its cost has decreased. This model is designated as N7502 and is also available in two colors - white and black.
Frame
Both in the first and in the second case, the Galaxy Note 3 is a monoblock with touch input. The I9300 is slightly larger in size. The screen diagonal in this case is 5.7 inches, and the dimensions are 148 mm by 77 mm with a device thickness of only 8.6 mm. Case material - plastic. From the back, it looks like leather, and along the perimeter it is opened with metallic paint. It gives the impression that it has a metal edging, but in fact it is not. The N7502 has a 0.2-inch smaller diagonal, and according to this indicator, it fully corresponds to Note 2. At the same time, its dimensions remained the same, and the screen decreased. The body design itself has not changed. The back cover, as it was, remained made of plastic, designed to look like leather. And the frame is covered with metallic paint. But under it all the same plastic is hidden.
Equipment
The package bundle for all modifications of the Galaxy Note 3 is identical. In addition to the smartphone itself, the box contains a PC connection cable, a charger, a stereo headset, a stylus and a battery. The documentation package includes a user manual and a special place among the listed accessories is occupied by a stylus. It allows you to significantly simplify the process of working on this gadget.
CPU
Note 3 in the first case is equipped with an eight-core 5420 processor of its own production. At the same time, only 4 cores can be in operation at the same time. Moreover, 4 more productive cores of the A15 architecture are launched only when there is not enough computing power. When simpler tasks are solved, A7 works. There are also four of them. This solution allows you to combine high performance and energy efficiency in one device. The clock frequency can vary from 300 MHz to 1.9 GHz. This in-house development by Samsung outperforms third-party products in terms of performance. Be that as it may, the A15 architecture makes itself felt. Therefore, if you need the maximum level of performance, then you can take note of this model. She can handle everything. But in the case of the Galaxy Note 3 Duos, a third-party CPU is used - MSM8228 from Qualcomm, which belongs to the Snapdragon line. It is equipped with only 4 cores of the A7 architecture, which operate at a frequency of 1.7 GHz in peak load mode. As you can understand, in this case, the performance will be significantly lower with a similar level of power consumption. But the cost of such a gadget will be less. However, for most everyday tasks, the resources of this model are quite enough.
Graphics subsystem
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 gadgets are equipped with different models of graphics adapters. In the first case, the T628 MP6 from Mali is used. Today it is one of the most productive adapters that can easily cope with any task. But the N7502 is equipped. As in the case of the CPU, here the performance is significantly reduced. As noted earlier, the I9300 comes with a 5.7-inch display. It is made according to the proprietary technology "Super AMOLED". The screen resolution is 1920 pixels by 1080 pixels (so-called HD). Supports up to 5 touches simultaneously. The second model has similar characteristics. The difference is that it has a smaller size - 5.5 inches, and a resolution of 1280 pixels by 720 pixels. Both in the first and in the second case, it displays over 16 million colors. The screen has viewing angles close to 180 degrees. The quality of the picture raises no objections. Color rendition is excellent. Another "trick" of these smartphones is that there is no air gap between the touch panel and the screen. As you know, such a technical solution significantly improves the quality of the picture on the display, distorts it less. Although these devices are equipped with a protective glass, it will still be more reliable to transport them in a case. Alas, this accessory is not included with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. The cover must be purchased separately. And it is better to do it right away, so that later you do not accidentally scratch the case or screen. It is recommended to pay attention to covers made of leatherette or genuine leather. Their service life is much longer.
Memory
An interesting situation has developed with the memory in the Galaxy Note 3. The reviews of the owners of this gadget testify to this. The bottom line is that the same model can be equipped with different amounts of memory. In the case of the I9300, 3 GB of the DDR3 standard will be operational. But the built-in can be either 32 GB or 64 GB. And here you need to carefully look at the documentation that comes with the device. As you can easily understand, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 32Gb gadget will cost significantly less than the 64 GB modification on board. But in the case of the N7502, everything is much simpler. It is equipped with 2 GB of RAM of the same standard as the flagship, and 16 GB of internal memory. There is also a separate slot for installing microSD memory cards. The maximum amount that can be used in this case is 64 GB. Do not forget that the internal memory is divided into parts. One of which is occupied by the operating system. For example, in the case of 16 GB, 2 GB (resident memory) and 12 GB (internal flash drive) will be allocated for the needs of the user. The rest is occupied by the OS itself.
Camera
A similar parity is present in the cameras. The flagship solution uses a 13 megapixel matrix. The camera is located on the back cover of the smartphone and is equipped with an LED flash. There is also support for image stabilization technology and autofocus. Video can be recorded at 1920 pixels by 1080 pixels at 30 frames per second. But the Galaxy Note 3 Neo is equipped with a more modest camera, which is based on an 8 megapixel matrix. At the same time, there is no proprietary image stabilization technology in this device. But she records the video in the same resolution. Also for making video calls there is a 2 megapixel. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that it transmits the image as an h-di, that is, at a resolution of 1920 pixels by 1080 pixels.
Connection
The Galaxy Note 3 has a practically identical set of communications, the reviews of which numerous owners confirm this. First of all, we note wi-fi. Moreover, all existing standards for this data transfer are supported - from "a" to "ac". That will allow you to connect to any such wireless network without any problems. The second important component of the communication system is bluetooth. In this case, the transmitter version 4 is used. It can also work with any and all devices equipped with such a module. Although infrared data transmission is becoming a thing of the past, in some cases the presence of such communication can be very useful. At the very least, it can be used to download anything from a personal computer or an old phone model. The phone has an integrated ZHPS sensor. Moreover, it is universal, which can also work with the GLONASS navigation system. In general, if necessary, you can also use the Galaxy Note 3 as a navigator. Reviews only confirm this. Getting lost on the ground with such a device is almost impossible. Also, this smartphone is equipped with an A-ZhPS module for navigating through mobile towers. Among the minuses, it can be noted that there is no support for 4th generation networks. Although some I9300 models may have such a module, it is already an option. But there is full support for 3rd generation networks (WCDMA standard, data transfer rate up to 42 Mbps). This is enough to quickly download documents, watch videos from the Internet and surf sites. It is also possible to work in 2nd generation networks, but in this case, the functions of the smartphone will be significantly limited. The data transfer rate will be a maximum of 200-300 Kb. This is only enough to exchange messages on social networks or to view simple sites. But video calls at this data rate cannot be made. Support for the USB 3.0 standard is an important innovation in the Galaxy Note 3. A review without mentioning this nuance would be incomplete. Due to this option, the speed of connecting by wire to a PC increases several times. Also, the developers did not forget about the previous version of this standard. It's just that when you connect to USB 2.0, it will drop significantly.
Battery
Each of the Galaxy Note 3 models is equipped with a different type of battery. A review of this particular part of the technical specifications confirms this. A more advanced version with 8 cores on board is equipped with a 3200 milliamp / hour battery. According to the manufacturer, its resource under active load is enough for 2-3 days. This is an excellent indicator for a device of this class and with such a diagonal. In turn, the capacity of this battery is enough for 20 days of battery life. Also a great score. The situation is quite different with the second Galaxy Note 3 model. A review of its technical specifications suggests that it is equipped with a 3100 milliamp / hour battery. That's 100 milliamps/hour less than the flagship model. The main problem is that two SIM cards are already working here. Which is more battery intensive. As a result, with a very intensive functioning of the device, one charge is enough for one day of work, a maximum of 2. That is, according to this indicator, the N7502 loses 2 times to the I9300. But this minor drawback is compensated by the price, which is much lower.
Soft
The latest current Galaxy Note 3 firmware is 4.3. Of course, this is a version of the most popular Android operating system to date. Of course, this is not 4.4.2 (the latest version of this OS). But still, for most users it will be enough. On this system software, all software that is available for this platform will run without problems. That is, there are simply no problems with software compatibility at the moment. Without fail, in the basic version of the software of this gadget, social services are preinstalled, among which are Twitter, Facebook and VKontakte. There is also a certain set of widgets (for example, a weather forecast). But there is one important nuance. If you do not have a Facebook account, for example, and you do not plan to register with this social network, then you can remove this utility and thereby clear the additional amount of internal memory. Separately, it is worth noting such an application as S Note. It plays a key role in this smartphone model. With it, you can create various electronic notes. Moreover, they can be drawn, entered manually, and various blanks can be used, for example, clippings from sites or parts of a navigation map. In general, the additive "laptop" (literally translated from English, this word means "notebook") in this case is more than relevant. This smartphone really makes it easy to replace a regular paper notebook with a digital, more functional one. Considering Samsung's approach to supporting its devices, most likely, updating to the latest current version of the operating system on this class of devices is just around the corner.
Stylus
Smartphone Galaxy Note 3 I9300 comes with a special stylus. You can get it in the lower right corner of the gadget case. This will bring up a special menu with the following items:
- "Entering handwritten notes", which are saved in a special application.
- "Scrapbook" - with it you can take a screenshot of the screen. And in whole or in part.
- "Enter overlay over current image" makes it easy and simple to mark the most important information.
- "Sphinder" - allows you to quickly find the information you need inside the device's memory.
- "Pen window" - with its help, on top of any program, you can launch a new one without closing the old one. It is very convenient when you need to take data in the browser, for example, and calculate it in a calculator. The idea is great, but the list of applications for this operation is very small.
The previously listed functions will not be found in any other device. This is an undeniable advantage of this model. But in order to use them to the maximum, you need to adapt to them. And this is unlikely to happen right away. So this moment also needs to be taken into account. But then you can achieve a significant increase in productivity while working on such an electronic "notebook".
Results
Samsung has occupied two niches at once with the help of the Galaxy Note 3 model. The price of the flagship today is $ 600, and it belongs to extra-class devices. Its characteristics, even after a year, are still relevant. It can easily compete with any device of this class. But the N7502 costs $150 less - $450. But its characteristics are also more modest. It should already be attributed to the middle segment, where it will also be among the leaders. So if you are planning to buy a high-quality, productive and functional smartphone of an average or higher level, then you can safely turn your attention to these devices. The best device in terms of functionality and equipment will be very difficult to find among analogues.