Many people forget that it was the South Korean manufacturer who began to set the direction for the development of phablets. Although similar devices came out before the Note line, they did not have much success. The reason was not in poor screen performance, but in specifications. Operating time, ergonomic quality, the presence of a stylus - these are the true advantages of Note devices. Competitors in the line appeared after the presentation of the second generation. However, most manufacturers focused on the size of the display. Over time, it became clear - more important than other characteristics. In fact, the first generation Note "shot" absolutely by accident. The company approached the creation of the second more consciously , trying to maximize the improvement of all the advantages that people liked. These include a stylus, input technology. The latter was created by Wacom, so the South Korean manufacturer bought the part of the company responsible for the development of this feature. So competitors could not get access to it. Samsung tried to maximally improve all of its products, make them stand out , make them unique and emphasize all the advantages.
Contents of delivery
The device is sold complete with a 3200 mAh battery. The battery is a lithium- ion type. In addition , there is a charger , wired headphones with a microphone. In the box you can find the documentation.
Design, dimensions, controls
The back cover was embossed under the skin, but it was created from ordinary plastic with a special texture. Along the edge you can notice the presence of a line. This lid fits perfectly in the hand, does not get dirty and does not wear out . Such characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 liked customers. Due to the fact that there is no gloss and varnish, users call it as practical as possible. Many people notice that Apple also decided to use a similar idea to create their own cases. So what can be called its trend.
The device is sold in three colors: pink, white and black . Due to this decision, each person will be able to choose the right one for himself . If you want something else, that is, the right to use covers that are sold in completely different shades.
The device weighs 168 grams. The phone lies in your hand conveniently, comfortably . However, the girls note that it is a little difficult to use the device , especially when it comes to controlling with one hand .
The device is assembled as standard, and absolutely all its modifications, including Samsung Note 3 N9005. The characteristics make it possible to state that there are three keys on the front panel : the central one is mechanical, the other two are touch sensitive. Above the display is a front camera , a pair of sensors. On the left you can see the volume key . On the right side is a button on and off the device. At the top end, customers notice a microphone and a jack for connecting headphones and a headset. The last standard type is a mini jack. At the back is the camera and LED flash . At the bottom, customers notice a regular microUSB connector. There is also a place to fix the stylus. You can insert it from any side, it does not play any role.
Build quality is top notch. There is no backlash . All parts are fitted as tightly as possible. If you remove the back panel, you can see a special antenna. There was also 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 official specifications of Samsung Note 3. The display resolution is 1920 by 1080 pixels. The color range is 16 million shades. The screen recognizes up to 10 touches at a time. Its quality is excellent. At the moment, the South Korean manufacturer manages to create various models with good screen characteristics , while changing the diagonal itself. Note 3 has enhanced contrast. This catches the eye of the owners immediately when you turn on the camera for the first time . Colors seem more vibrant and active. Many write that after prolonged use of this device it is very difficult to switch to other matrices.
The most popular was the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005. The characteristics of this phone are no different from the original modification - except that a shade of the back panel. Including the color rendition of the screen remained at the same level, although you can notice a special brightness of tones . New options appeared in the settings , such as saturation adjustment and so on. If you compare the device with the second generation, you can see that the tones have become calmer.
When exposed to sunlight, the screen fades, but slightly. In general, everything is readable even under such conditions. There is a function of automatic brightness control. The system has built-in optimization of the output of pictures and videos, which makes the gadget more or less interesting to young people. Thanks to special algorithms that are used to operate the device, the battery will discharge much more slowly when using a high level of brightness.
Battery
Considering the characteristics of Samsung Note 3 , it should be said that the phone runs on a lithium-ion battery . Its capacity is 3200 mAh. The manufacturer claims that the battery can withstand about 16 hours with constant conversation, 860 hours in standby mode, even when the 3G network is on. When working with Moscow signals, the device works for about two days with an active load. The device is charged up to 100% in three hours (average).
Due to a more powerful platform (eight-core processor), the device loses slightly to the second generation, as the chipset is quite demanding. This is especially noticeable when using a mobile network or wireless connection.
USB, Bluetooth, communication features
Built-in bluetooth module. The data transfer rate is about 24 Mbps . It is possible to connect using a USB cable. Its version is 3. Data is transmitted at a speed of 45 Mbit / s.
Two modules: bluetooth and one that is responsible for connecting to a computer via cable - cannot work simultaneously. Users note that this is inconvenient. When synchronized, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 32Gb, whose characteristics are excellent, is charging.
The phone supports wireless networks. It can connect to the router in one click. As an advantage, customers note the presence of a setup wizard . It opens with a small signal level, which is about to disappear.
The device can also be used as a remote control to control household appliances. This is due to the presence of an infrared port. Automatic setup for different equipment.
Memory, memory cards
The device’s internal memory has 32 GB. There is also a version with 64 GB on sale . The system uses about 3 GB of storage, which is a separate plus. You can insert external drives up to 64 GB, the official characteristics of Samsung Note 3 declare this .
RAM was 3 GB. After turning on the phone , only 2 GB will be available. This alone is quite enough for convenient use of all applications, even resource-intensive. The cell phone Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM N9005, whose characteristics are similar, is quite nimble and brings only pleasant impressions when using, like its other versions.
Camera
The camera is considered an analog of the matrix that is built into the Galaxy S4 phone. They have the same settings and indicators. You can simultaneously shoot the front and rear cameras , there are several convenient shooting modes.
The 13 megapixel matrix , as written on the site in the official specifications of Samsung Note 3. Got a flash of the LED type. Of course, an automatic system is built in that determines the level of lighting. Video is recorded in 4K quality.