Overall Score
43.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#3136)43.5
Performance(#4030)61.8
Camera(#1635)54.5
Display(#1312)82.8
Battery(#4319)25.7
Build(#1726)71.8
Connectivity(#2122)64.6
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 features a sleek design with dimensions of 151.2 x 79.2 x 8.3 mm and a weight of 168g, utilizing a glass front with Gorilla Glass 3 and a plastic back and frame.
- Its 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 386 ppi.
- Performance is driven by either a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 or Exynos 5420 Octa chipset, with a quad-core or octa-core CPU, and 3GB of RAM across storage options of 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB.
- The rear camera is 13 MP with capabilities for 4K video recording, while the front camera is a 2 MP shooter.
- A 3200 mAh battery powers the device, but it lacks fast or wireless charging.
- The software runs on Android 4.3, upgradable to 5.0, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- Special features include the S Pen for enhanced productivity and multitasking.
- The device is available in multiple colors, catering to various aesthetic preferences.
- Overall, the Galaxy Note 3 combines solid performance with a versatile feature set.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013, September 04
DescriptionVersions: N9000 (3G); N9005 (3G/LTE)Also known as Samsung Galaxy Note III; Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9002 with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size5.7"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm) - N9005, N9002Exynos 5420 Octa (28 nm) - N9000
CPUQuad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 - N9005, N9002Octa-core (4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7) - N9000
GPUAdreno 330 - N9005, N9002Mali-T628 MP6 - N9000
Memory16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera2 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps (N9005, N9002)/ 1080p (N9000)
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3200 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions151.2 x 79.2 x 8.3 mm (5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 in)
Weight168 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsBlack, White, Pink, Merlot Red, Rose Gold Black, Rose Gold White
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 3.0 (MHL 2 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture