The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is a smartphone and tablet hybrid, known as a "phablet," which was announced by Samsung Electronics on September 4, 2013, and was released in October 2013. It is the third generation in the Galaxy Note series and is designed to cater to users who want the functionality of a tablet in a smartphone form factor.
Here are some key features of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3:
Design:
The device has a polycarbonate body and features a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
It measures 151.2 x 79.2 x 8.3 mm and weighs approximately 168 grams.
The Galaxy Note 3 introduced the "Note Edge" design, which featured a curved display on one side, although this was more prominently featured in the later Note Edge model.
Hardware:
It is powered by a 2.3 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 or a 1.9 GHz octa-core Exynos 5420 processor, depending on the region.
The phone comes with 3 GB of RAM and has two storage options: 32 GB or 64 GB, with the option to expand storage via microSD card up to 64 GB.
Software:
The Galaxy Note 3 runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, but it was later upgradable to Android 4.4.4 KitKat and Android 5.0.1 Lollipop.
The device comes with Samsung's TouchWiz interface, which is heavily customized with features like Air Command and Multi Window.
Camera:
The Galaxy Note 3 features a 13-megapixel rear camera with an f/2.2 aperture, OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.
The camera supports 1080p video recording and has various modes and features for taking photos and videos.
S Pen:
The S Pen is a key feature of the Galaxy Note series, and the Note 3 includes a pressure-sensitive S Pen with 1024 levels of pressure sensitivity.
It supports various features such as Air View, which allows users to preview content by hovering over it with the S Pen.
Battery:
The Galaxy Note 3 is equipped with a removable 3100 mAh battery, which is not user-replaceable in newer models due to the removal of the battery cover.
Connectivity:
The device supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, and NFC.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 was well-received for its high performance, large screen, and innovative features, including the S Pen and the Note-specific software. It remains a popular choice among users who require a powerful device with a large display and stylus input.
