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class=”c4″> Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has been Launched and will be getting a global worldwide release on September 25 into 149 different countries. The new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is a larger than its predecessor phablet and boasts more powerful specs, it willalso come at a steeper price. Is it worth upgrading from the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 for most users?

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For its part, Samsung has released an official video detailing the features of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Samsung Galaxy Gear smart watch:

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Price:

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 price will be one of the major factors thatwill allow users to Decides Whether it is worth upgrading from the Samsung Galaxy Note is the second The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 price on AT & T will be $ 299 for a two-year contract, $ 35 a month on AT & T Next. T-Mobile will have the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 for $ 199 down and $ 21 a month for 24 month with a Simple Choice Plan. That will bring the no-contract price of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 at $ 705 full price with T-Mobile and $ 725 full price with AT & T. This makes the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 one of the most expensive phones currently available on the market today.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 price by contrast is much more reasonable, especially now with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 out. The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 can be gotten on T-Mobile for a $ 99 down and $ 20 for the 24 month plan. That would make the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 $ 579.99 at full retail price a drop from the $ 629.99 it was before. At AT & T the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 price can be gotten at $ 299 with a two-year contract or $ 34 a month for 20 months with AT & T Next. That makes the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 full retail price with AT & T $ 704.99 Which is pretty much the same as the Samsung Galaxy Note 3rd If you use AT & T you would probably be better off with buying the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Unless AT & T follows T-Mobile and gives the Note 2 a price drop.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Designer:

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class=”c8″> Samsung Galaxy Note 3 design is fairly similar to the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, at first glance both devices look somewhat similar. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is the larger device at 5.7-inches Compared to the 5.5-inch Samsung Galaxy Note 2, but the Note 3 manages to be slimmer despite having a larger display. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 dimensions are 51.2 x 79.1 x 8.3mm and its weight is 168 grams. The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is 151 x 80.5 x 9.4mm and weighs 182 grams. So the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is both slimmer and lighter despite being bigger.

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 really Differ from the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 in terms of build. While both devices are made of plastic the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 feels more premium and high-end. The plastic does not look or feel cheap at all. The back of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has faux leather That is stitched on, while the sides look like burnished metal. When the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is closed it looks a bit like a real notebook. Most users who have played with both devices say That soft leatherback on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 makes it Easier to grip and more pleasing to the touch while reseating the common criticism of how cheap and flimsy the plastic body feels. Overall the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is more appealing than the Physically Note 2nd

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class=”c10″> Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Specs:

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 specs are naturally superior to Samsung Galaxy Note 2 specs, the main question is are the Note 3 specs that much Better that it justifies the hefty price?

class=”c11″> Display:

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 boasts a 5.7-inch Full HD Super AMOLED 386 ppi display. This is certainly better than the 5.5-inch Super AMOLED 720×1280 267ppi display on the Samsung Galaxy Note is the second The higher pixel density on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 willmake games, streaming and movies Easier to watch on the device. Taking into account the phablet capabilities the hardware of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is overpriced a significant improvement.

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class=”c11″> Processor:

class=”c8″> Depending on if the device is 3G or 4G LTE the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will be either a 2.3GHz Snapdragon CPU 800 or 1.9GHz Exynos Ocata-core processor. The Snapdragon 800 is needed for the 4G LTE capabilities while the Exynos octa-core is for 3G. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 overpriced boasts 3GB of RAM and starts from 32GB or 64GB storage with microSD expansion options for up to a Further 64GB. This gives the device plenty of power and memory for pretty much any imaginable task Whether it is games, movies or work.

class=”c12″> RAM and Memory:

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 specs are still good, but not bleeding edge hardware anymore. With a 1.6Ghz Exynos 4412 quad-core CPU the processor isn’ta quite as high end but 2GB of RAM Should still be more than Sufficient for any task, Particularly When taking into account ‘thatwith the custom TouchWiz UI and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean the Note 3 only really has 2.5GB RAM available. The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 overpriced has 16GB, 32GB and 64GB memory options, ultimately it’s not a huge deal despite the lower internal memory starting point. Both devices have microSD slots so users can put a 64GB card in there and get at least 80 to 128GB of memory Which is more than enough. The two devices are overpriced pretty similar in batter with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 boasting a 3,200 mAH battery Against The Note 2′s 3,100 mAh battery though the Note 3 is somewhat more energy efficient.

class=”c11″> Camera:

The more meaningful difference between the two devices comes with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 camera Which certainly has better picture capabilities. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has a 13 megapixel rear camera and a 2.1 megapixel front camera Against The 8 megapixel rear camera on the Note 2 and 1.9 megapixel front cameras. The quality of pictures will naturally be better using the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 sensor and camera app, but the Note line of devices Are not Primarily camera oriented like we’ve seen with the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom or Sony Xperia Z1 whichhave major picture capabilities. Most users Should not find the camera difference too much of an issue.

Overall the two devices specs Are not so different That a user with a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 will not have any trouble doing somethingthat a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 user can. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 ice bleeding edge hardware but the vast Majority of consumers will FindThatBand They do not make full use of the capabilities specs. When it come to the multimedia usage users will find it possible to Satisfy all Their needs with both devices, perhaps the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will somewhat aunt.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Features:

The features of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 are better than the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and May be the main area where users will see meaningful differences in capabilities. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Runs Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Which Should not make too much difference Compared to Android 4.2 Jelly Bean That the Note 2 runs. There were not many changes or improvements made between the OS updates, it’s not Android 4.4 KitKat That we can expect some big changes. Both devices use the overpriced Samsung TouchWiz UI and the S Pen stylus but the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 UI comes with a large number of features and apps That the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 lacks. The Note 3 S Pen has been revamped to include Several new features.

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Air Command: Provides instant access to S Pen features, including Action Memo, Scrapbooker, Screen Write, S and Pen Finder Window.

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• Scrapbook: An easy and functional way to use the S Pen to grab and store videos, photos and clips from Web Pages that are linkable back to the original online Source.
• Action Memo: Quickly take a note and instantly take action. For example, call / text / save a contact on Note 3, send an email, look up an address, search the web or add to your To-Do list.
• S Finder: Allows you to search the entire device (including handwritten notes and settings), connected accounts and the web through key words or handwritten symbols.
• Advanced Multi Window: Enhanced so users can drag and drop between the two open windows. MultiWindow now certainkind Allows apps to be activated at the same time in both windows.
• Pen Window: use the S Pen to draw a window, Which opens a selection of applications, and then minimize it to hover on any screen as you navigate the device.
• My Magazine: A visual, personalized interface to get the latest news, social and localized content.
• Wake-up Command: S Voice is now always on and active, ready for voice input to control your Note.

The new Samsung Galaxy Gear smart watch can be used with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Samsung Galaxy Note 2, but the Galaxy Gear ice Clearly oriented toward being paired with the Note 3rd It will still be a little while before the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and Samsung Galaxy S4 get the updates thatwill allow them to interface with the Samsung Galaxy Gear smart watch:

New Mobile Experience:

The Galaxy Gear paired with the Galaxy Note 3 intelligently connects and shares information and content between the two devices. The Galaxy Gear and Note 3 innovative connectivity features include:

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• Smart Relay: Quick Glance Notifications alert you of incoming calls, messages, and more on the Galaxy Gear. When you pick up the Note 3, it will intuitively open the Appropriate application to save you time.
• Smart Cover: Youcan set-up your device to Automatically unlock or lock the Galaxy Note 3 with Galaxy Gear. As soon as you walk outside of a 5-foot radius of your Note 3, Galaxy Gear will Automatically lock the smartphone.
• Find My Device: Galaxy Gear can be used to locate the Galaxy Note 3 by remotely triggering the alarm, vibration mode, and even the light, when within Bluetooth range. The Note 3 can be used to locate the Galaxy Gear in the same way.
• Gear Manager: An application to manage and personalize Gear Directly from the Galaxy Note 3 – for example, users can change the clockface and customize notification alerts.
• Pedometer: Keep track of all your steps with the built in pedometer.
• Easy Set-up: Pair your Galaxy Gear with your Galaxy Note 3 by simply tapping your phone to the Galaxy Gear’s charges, Which uses NFC to pair the devices via Bluetooth.

In this regard the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 features are Clearly what make it a stand-out device and a neat phablet.

Final Word:

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is well suited to performing the role of a phone and tablet, the size upgrade combined with the powerful bleeding edge hardware, the many new features, revamped stylus S Pen and Samsung Galaxy Gear smart watch integration likely husband the Note 3 the single best and most powerful phablet available on the market today. It is hard to imagine the Sony Xperia Z Ultra, HTC One Max or LG Optimus G Pro being able to seriously compete with Samsung in terms of capabilities.

Is That in mind, if you alreadycreated have a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 we do not think the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 offers enough of a game changing upgrade to warrant shelling out upwards of $ 700 for the new phablet. The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 can for the most part, do just about everythingthat the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 can aside from the custom features and revamped the S Pen. The Majority of consumers will never make full use of the Note 3′s impressive specs. In regard That you May be better off waiting a while if you alreadycreated own a Samsung Galaxy Note 2, the Note 3 isn’ta really a game changer for you. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 stuck to the traditional formula and did not introduced any new technology like a flexible AMOLED display That Samsung demonstrated During CES 2013. Plus the Note 2 will get the capacity to interface with the Samsung Galaxy Gear smart watch.

Our recommendation if you alreadycreated own a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is to stick with it for about another year. The next generation of phones in 2014 are going to start Introducing some fascinating new technology That really will be revolutionary. On the other hand, if you do not own a phablet and you want When then put the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 on the top of your list. Yes it is very expensive but it blows just about every other phablet out of the water and it is well worth considering.

Check out our other Samsung Galaxy Note 3 coverage below:

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