New Samsung Note 3. USB, Bluetooth, Communication Features

When Samsung began to actively deal with Apple on the field of smart phon-building, Korean products began to attract massifators. The more popular the model, the more often it is trying to copy and issue it for the original: the flagships were doomed, including the brand Galaxy Note - the cheap and therefore attractive deviss. With the development of Internet trading in Russia and the emergence of the possibility of acquiring electronics on foreign sites, the question of how to distinguish the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 from the fake, became particularly relevant. Released in 2013, he gave way to the leader to the Meeting Note 4, which became more accessible in Russia - the cost decreased. The flagships of the past years are attractive to this: performance is still at the level, but the price is much more interesting. True, scammers are revived: buyers do not look so critically consider the price tag, writing off the cost of time.

Smartphone-fake is the pleasure of expensive, although it will save several thousand rubles. Do not confuse it with a cheap replica - a copy of the appearance. The fake requires minimal differences from the original, but at the same time, less high-quality materials and their own software: it must accumulate as well as the original. With the development of technologies and constant leaks of information from developers, falsification becomes almost indistinguishable.

The table below lists the main signs for which you can find out if the fake is in hand or original.

Original SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3	Fake Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Stylus s Pen plastic, collapsible	Stylus plastic cast or metal
Button on the Stylus functional	Stylus Button - Imitation
The tip of the stylus is plastic, solid, movable (goes into the case), thin	The tip of the stylus is rubber, soft, thick
The stylus interacts with the screen before the touch (the point appears when approaching)	The stylus interacts with the screen only when touched
Device weight 168 g	The weight of the device is usually much less
SUPERAMOLED FHD screen *	TFT screen *
Slot under Microsim	Two or more slots under standard SIM (often found, but not always)
Snapdragon 800 Quad Core 2.3 or Exynos 5 OCTA 5420	MTK processor of various versions
Operating system Android 4.3 or Android 4.4	Android 4.1 or Android 4.2 operating system 4.2
The menu is fully Russified, with the exception of some names of branded applications.	The menu meet designations in English and abbreviation
It is possible to customize color profiles	Themes are unchanged, manually changed elements
Supports gesture management	Does not support gestures
There are MY Magazine proprietary applications, Samsung Apps	Branded applications replaced with third-party
Next to the buttons on the case there are no no conventions	The power button is signed
There is a Google Chrome browser	There is a Chinese browser
Samsung Kies clearly defines a smartphone connected to a PC	Samsung Kies does not understand what to work with

* SUPERAMOLED and TFT matrices use completely different technologies, so it is possible to distinguish the real Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with a simple dough. In an absolutely dark room, you need to open a black picture in the smartphone (often used to determine broken pixels). TFT screens even high resolution has a backlight, it will be noticeable. Superamoled costs without it, using glowing pixels, so the original Note 3 with an open image viewing images in a black picture (background) in the dark will not be displayed in any way - the screen will remain absolutely dark.

Many people forget that it was the South Korean manufacturer who began to ask the direction for the development of phabox. Although there were similar devices to the Note line, they did not havebig Success. The reason was not in bad screen indicators, but in characteristics. Work time, quality ergonomics, availability of the stylus - these are the true advantages of the Note devices. Competitors at the line appeared after the submission of the second generation. butbig Part of the manufacturers focused on the size of the display. After time, it became clear - more important than other characteristics. In essence, the first generation of Note "shot" is absolutely by chance. TOcreation The second company approached moreconsciously , trying to maximize the extent to improve all the advantages that people liked. This can be attributed to the stylus, input technology. The last created Wacom,so South Korean manufacturer bought part of the company responsible for the developmentthis Features. So the competitors could notget access To her. "Samsung"tried to improve the whole Products, noticeablehighlight it, make a unique And emphasize all the advantages.

Contents of delivery

The device is sold complete With a 3200 mAh battery. Battery Lithiumion type. Besides There is a chargerdevice , Wired headphones with a microphone. In the box you can find the documentation.

Design, dimensions, control elements

The back cover was embossing under the skin, but it creates from ordinary plastic with a special texture. Byedge You can see the presence of a line. Thiscap perfectly falls in hand, notdocking and not erased. Such characteristics Note 3. I liked buyers. Due towhat no gloss and varnish,users Call it as practical as possible. Many noticethat "EPL" also decided to apply similar idea forcreate His covers. Sowhat can be call it a tendency.

Device for sale in three colors: pink, white andthe black . Due to such a decisionevery person can Choose for yourselfnecessary . If you want something else, thenthere is a law use covers that are sold in completely different shades.

Weigh the device 168 grams. The phone lies inhand comfortable, comfortable . However, girls celebrate that they are a littledifficult , especially if we talk about the management of onehand.

The device is composed of standard, and absolutely all its modifications, includingSAMSUNG NOTE 3 N9005. Characteristics allow you to declarewhat There are three facial panels.keys : Central - Mechanical, Tworest - Touch. Above the displaylocated front camera , pair of sensors. On the left you canremove the key Volume control. On the right edgeis the on and off button instrument. At the top end buyersnothing microphone and connector forconnections Headphones and headsets. Laststandard type - Mini Jack. Rear is a camera and a flash of LEDspecies. In the lower end, buyers notice the usual microUSB connector. Right herethere is a place To fix the stylus.You can insert it with any Parties, it does not play any role.

Astem quality - at the highest level. Notlufta . All details are most closely adjacent. If you remove the rear panel, then you cansee Special antenna.Here And 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 officialsAMSUNG NOTE 3 characteristics. The resolution of the display is 1920 per 1080 pixels. Color range - 16 million shades.Screen Recognizes up to 10 touches at the same time. Hisquality beautiful. On thismoment South Korean manufacturer manages to create variousmodels With good characteristicsscreen , while changing the diagonal itself. In the Note 3 device, the contrast level is increased. It rushesowners in the eye immediately at the firstinclusion cameras. The colors seem more alive and active. Many write that after a longapplications this device is very difficult to switch to other matrices.

The most popular was the modelSAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3 N9005. Characteristics this phone does not differ from the initial modification - excepttint rear panel. Including the color reproduction of the screen remained at the same level, although you can notice a special brightnesstones. In settings There are new options,such how to adjust saturation andso Further. If compareddevice With the second generation, then it can be noted that the tones have become calmer.

If the sunlight gets, the screen is fading, but rustling. In general, everything is readable even under such conditions. There is a function of automatic brightness adjustment. The system of issuing pictures and video is built into the system, which makes the gadget more or less interesting young people. Thanks to special algorithms that are used for the device operation, the battery will be discharged much slower when using high brightness level.

Battery

Considering , it should be said that the phone works on lithium-ionbattery. . Its capacity is 3200 mAh. The manufacturer declares thatthe battery can withstand around 16 hours constant conversation, 860 hours - in standby mode, evenfor 3G network included.For working with Moscow signals deviceworks about two daysfor active load. Chargesdevice up to 100% in three hours (average).

Because more Powerful platform (eight-chericer processor) The device slightly loses to the second generation, as the chipsetpretty required. This is especially noticeable when using a mobile network or wireless connection.

USB, Bluetooth, Communication Features

Built in the bluetooth module.Data transfer rate is about 24 Mbps. maybe Connection using a USB type cable. His version is 3.Data transfer carried out byspeed \u200b\u200b45 Mbps.

Two modules: bluetooth and one thatreplies For connecting to a computer through a cable - it cannot work simultaneously. Userscelebrate that it is inconvenient. During synchronizationSAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3 32GB, CHARACTERISTICS which is excellent, charging.

The phone supports working with wireless networks. Can connect to the router for one press. As the advantage of buyers noted the presence of a mastersettings . It opens with a small signal level thathere - it will disappear.

Device You can also use as a remote to control household appliances. This is done by the availability of an IR port. Setting automatic for different equipment.

Memory, memory cards

Built-in memory device has 32 GB. For sale as wellthere is version from 64 GB. Systemuses About 3 GB of repository that separate plus. Caninsert external drives of up to 64 GB, they declare officialsAMSUNG NOTE 3 characteristics.

RAM amounted to 3 GB. After incorporationphone Only 2 GB will be available.One of this Quite enough forcomfortable Use of all applications, even resource-intensive.Telephone Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM N9005, Characteristics which are similar, pretty smart and brings only pleasant impressions when used,as And his other versions.

Camera

Camera It is considered an analogue of the matrix that is built into the phone Galaxy S4. They have the same settings and indicators. You can simultaneously removefront and rear chamber , There are several convenient shooting modes.

The matrix 13 mp, as written on the site in officialcharacteristics Samsung Note. 3. Received an outbreak of LED type. Of course, a built-in an automatic system that determines the level of lighting. Video is written as 4K.

One of the bright releases of autumn became undoubtedly access to the Furniture Market SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3. Today, the editorial office of one of the first in Russia was able to test this smartphone. Representatives of the Galaxy Note line are always separately in the Galaxy family, and this is not surprising: it was the first Note who opened a new direction for the development of smartphones. SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3 No exception, he became a worthy continuation of his predecessors.

One of the important raisins of the series is a large screen, a special software, as well as SPEN stylus. The update itself is expected, iron and screen in the second version needed to be updated to modern level. At the same time, like Samsung Galaxy S4, the improvements did not increase the smartphone in thickness, it is equally important that it did not affect the battery life. As in the case of S4, several versions of the processor used will be released to the market, as well as closer to the end of the year, another budget version and an option with a flexible screen. The last in Russia is unlikely to see, it will appear limited series. This year, sales of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 started more than 140 countries immediately. So, proceed.

Exterior SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3

The design has become a pleasant surprise during the announcement of Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Instead of using a glossy case, different from other representatives of the Galaxy family only the size, the design of stylization under the skin is applied.

The shape of the hull changed, it became more rectangular, the camera appeared. As for me, it really resembles the features of Samsung Galaxy S2, which is still very popular.

Cant under metal has been preserved along the body, only here it is superfluous, it looks a bit posed.

The case, as before, is made of plastic, it is pleasant to the touch, plastic. The back cover, if you do not look closely in detail, really looks like a leather finish. Near the stylized seams and protruding bezel.

Despite the dimensions, in his hands he holds outdoor, the feelings that call the tablet, no. As expected, the display diagonal from 5.5 to 5.7 inches and a battery volume from 3100 to 3200 mAh increased. But at the same time, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 became easier (from 183 to 168 grams) and thinner (from 9.4 to 8.3 mm), only the length of the housing is increased by 0.1 mm.

Three versions of the case are available: black, pink and white. If these colors do not satisfy or do not like the back cover, you can choose a cover from the whole palette, for every taste.

Now on the buttons and ports on the housing. Right: Enable button.

From above IR port and 3.5mm audio seed.

On the left, the volume and bottom of the stylus pencil, as well as the Micro USB connector.

By the way, this connector is now with USB 3.0 support, data transmission over the cable will occur noticeably less time, and it will be twice as fast.

There is no sense to talk about the screet and loupe of the case, everything is done at the highest level.

SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3 filling

On the stuffing, like Galaxy S4, there are several versions for different markets. In Russia, apparently, both, with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 and Samsung Exynos OCTA 5420 processor and Samsung Exynos OCTA 5420. The first works with Adreno 330 graphics, and the second with Arm Mali-T628 MP6. They also differ in LTE support, it is only Qualcomm Snapdragon 800.

The 3 GB of RAM is installed, it will be the maximum strip before the transition to 64-bit processors. By the way, it feels that memory fell to the place, it works harmonious than S4, and a large number of open applications will not affect performance.

The minimum available amount of memory for storing data is now coming from 32 GB, there is another version from twice the large volume. You can expand memory by tradition using Micro SD cards.

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS / Snoks and a number of other data transmission technologies are supported. Surprise did not happen, the FM radio also did not appear.

ANTUTU BENCHMARK SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3

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SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3 screen

If everything was satisfactory with the hard version with the iron, then the screen was asked to replace against the background of flagship releases not only Samsung, but also competitors. Here already familiar to us the SUPER AMOLED matrix matrix with Full HD resolution protected by glass Gorilla Glass.

Diagonal increased from 5.55 to 5.7 inches. Pixel density 386PPI. Used Pentile technology. In contrast to the first displays with this technology, there is no problem zubrin, the density of pixels and a diamond orientation positively affects.

Display data similar to S4. The maximum brightness is 323 kD / m2, in the standard mode - 337 cd / m2. In a number of situations, it can rise to 420 kD / m2. It is almost twice as brighter Note 2.

A distinctive feature of this type of matrix is \u200b\u200bhigh contrast. Even small details look deep and detailed. With the viewing angles, everything is in order, only a bluish shade appears with a strong deviation.

You can choose a palette for your taste: "Dynamic", "Standard", "Professional Photography" and "Cinema". "Standard" - 7500K, "Professional Photography" - a successful attempt to comply with Adobe RGB, 6700K, "Cinema" - 6700K, SRGB.

SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3 camera

Trends on the increased attention of manufacturers touched and Samsung Galaxy Note 3. The block is used, like S4 in a pair with a flash. Your business makes the software component. Different modes are available for the user: photo motion photo, photo with sound, animated snapshot, corrector, best photo, best face, retouching, HDR (High Dynamic Range), Panorama, Sport, Golf, 360 degrees, Living photo.

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Soft SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is controlled by the Google Android 4.3 operating system with the TouchWiz branded shell. Everything is well acquainted, I personally do not really like the bullous sounds, cartoon charts and bright icons. But this is a matter of taste and if desired, it is decided.

There are also their differences from S4, for example, when removing the stylus, the "Contextual commands" menu appears. Conveniently, you will not need to study the teams. You don't have to touch the screen, the stylus is recognized at about 1 cm.

Active notes - allows you to convert handwritten text to printed, commands to make calls, add contacts and draw up a list of tasks.

Album fragments - collects pictures, photos and even sites in one place. Convenient data access and quick return if necessary.

Instant comments - takes a screen shot with the ability to write a comment.

S Finder is an advanced content search on the smartphone. Various filters such as date, location, file type or keywords are provided.

Window in the window - work immediately with several windows in multitasking mode. The dimensions of the windows are set in manual mode. Now it is not necessary to tear off from running applications.

S Note - Updated, the service allows you to edit, add and view records using a user-friendly interface. Enabled synchronization with Evernote cloud services.

My magazine - provides access to personalized news, social networks and media entertainment.

Samsung Knox is an application with which I first got acquainted with the Galaxy S4 presentation. This application is interesting in the corporate segment, it allows you to store important personal information in a special container with protection at the system level from theft. When losing a smartphone, access to them will not be obtained.

Searching your smartphone - allows you to block your smartphone at a loss or theft. The user can remotely block the return to the factory settings, as well as if necessary, delete personal data.

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Results by SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3

SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3 He became worthy and expected updating the popular series. Almost everything has improved, many changes are significant. Such as, for example, a new display, processor, camera and memory. All improvements did not increase the size of the housing, it became even easier and thinner. It was pleasantly surprised by the back cover, you can relate differently to such stylization, but from the blind copying of the glossy body you already start to get tired.

Of course, you can argue a lot about the convenience of the phasor and the feasibility of the presence of two devices - smartphone and tablet. But people who are often on the road or when the smartphone is needed not only for breaking time in social networks and games with birds, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 can be a convenient and functional working tool.

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Did not have time yet gG. In the person of Tehnoslav Bergamot and our newsshikov, it is pretty able to warm up and heal the battle corn on the fingers after IFA 2013, as one of the most anticipated smartphones of the year came to us (more precisely, his pre-sale sample), presented on this IFA 2013, 2013 a couple of weeks ago - Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Now we have the opportunity to more thoroughly study the update of the Galaxy Note smartphones line, which for two generations of existence ceased to be a bold experiment and turned into a successful (especially considering the exotic dimensions of the device) and the exciting minds are not only capricious gicks.

Specifications

In the work on Galaxy Note 3, Samsung went on the same path as in the case of Galaxy S4. Thus, the Galaxy Note 3 case became more compact and easier compared to Galaxy Note II (which is incredibly valuable at such sizes), and the display is more than two tenths. Of course, with FullHD with all the anticipation of beauty from here. Of course, Super AMOLED. The smartphone got the most recently available for Google's partners version of the Android 4.3 operating system, and in the ordinal number OS, he even exceeded the flagship, which rather indicates that Google too rapidly releases Android updates. The processor also updated to a new generation. Exynos 5 OCTA 5420 for 3G models (such to wait in Ukraine) and Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 for versions with LTE. It is worth adding 3 GB of RAM - and the most productive smartphone will be obtained at the time of exit. If you still remember the Stylus s Pen production of Wacom, recognizing 1024 grades of pressing, and add-ons in the interface (s note, Air Command) to work with it, as well as temperature and humidity sensors in the case, then in the end we will get the most implanted smartphone, from Presented on the market by mid-2013.

SPECIFICATIONS SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3
Operating system	Google Android 4.3.
Display	Super AMOLED, 5.7 "", FullHD, 1920x1080 Points, 16 million colors, pixel density 386 PPI
CPU	Exynos 5 Octa 5420, four Arm Cortex-A15 kernels (1.9 GHz) + Four Arm Cortex-A7 kernels (1.3 GHz); Graphics Mali-T628
RAM	3 GB
Flash memory	32/64 GB + Slot for Map MicroSDXC (up to 64 GB)
Camera	13 mp, autofocus, video recording 1080p, LED backlight; Frontal camera for video calls (2 MP)
Wireless technology	Wi-Fi A / AC / B / G / N (2.4 / 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0, GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, HSPA + 850/900/1900/2100, NFC, IR (transmitter only )
Interfaces	micro-USB with MHL 2.0 and USB-HOST support, headphone output 3.5 mm
GPS.	yes
Additionally	temperature, humidity and atmospheric pressure sensors, stylus s Pen
Housing	151x79x8 mm, 168 grams
Battery	3200 ma-h

Housing

It seems to me that the biggest surprise at the time of the announcement of Galaxy Note 3 became the material of the housing back cover. No seriously. FullHD display, 3 GB of RAM, the flagship camera and the best of available processors - it all was quite predictable. But here's the fact that in the new Samsung model will depart from the current tradition of using glossy plastic, moreover - will return to the "square" design, it was completely unexpected (although not that principal). And the most amazing thing is that the tactile sensations from the smartphone apparently in a pair with visuals (the line along the edges plus the "leather" texture) really make the brain identify the material if not like the skin, then exactly like leathesum. The effect was checked on several people far from the technique. Even turning the smartphone in his hands, they were sure that they were kept in their hands the product is not plastic. The truth opens, if you hold a nail on the surface of the smartphone.

In general, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 case looks like and the truth is very noble. In addition, he does not slide in his hand and does not collect scratches - which is also the advantages of the material. But I suspect that with such a coating it will be more difficult to rub dirty stains.

Surely many potential buyers who have not yet encountered ordinary life with the "Plafones" still concerns the question of whether it is possible to manage with one hand. Galaxy Note 3 in a large male brush can be perceived not as a giant. For female hands, the device is large, but if there is a need for this, you can cope with your smartphone (run the application, call somewhere, write a message) without the help of a second hand. The menu has a separate partition in which you can adapt the display of the menu under the "single-hand" control. But I, for example, has long been used to work with large smartphones with two hands. It is so much more convenient, especially if there is a feather at hand. Yes, and the probability to drop the expensive thing is reduced.

All the usual connectors and buttons on the smartphone housing are located on the places typical. Reduced thickness and width of the case made work with "ceiling" more comfortable. From the frame around the screen, almost nothing left, it even seemed to me that she was still thinner than the Galaxy S4.

As a connector for connecting to a computer (and charger) in Galaxy Note 3, MicroUSB 3.0 is used. It looks somewhat different (larger) known to us by Microusb. The connector is compatible with the charging devices of an old sample, but the new format cable will be included in the delivery package, which must provide a faster charge and data transfer gadget. We have a smartphone on the review was without a box with a complete set, so we will believe the specifications.

On one end with microUSB 3.0, speaker is a loud and high-quality. A pair of microphones is present on the housing. When recording video, this way sound is better. Microphones have high sensitivity. And if talking on the headset at the moment when the phone is close to the person or somewhere shallow in clothing, you can hear the sound of your own breathing or steps, and quite clean.

Feather S Pen is already the third generation does not change its location on the case. Slap the place where it is stored blindly, is not so easy that I would rather take the pros. Because, in this case, the likelihood of what, thinking, the user will remove s Pen and something else will forget or will lose somewhere. And so to extract the pen you need to attach at least a conscious effort.

Assembly Galaxy Note 3 beautiful. The cover adjacent to the case perfectly and does not bend anywhere. This is despite the fact that in itself it is very thin and flexible. And in general, the Galaxy Note 3 case is another modified and improved part, which makes work with the flagship smartphone very pleasant.

Screen

If the Galaxy S4 had a practically reference screen (excellent color reproduction, viewing angles, bright colors, no sinners are not visible, readability under the sun), then the Galaxy Note 3 is even better percentage of 10. Actually, because approximately so much he is more. Very high resolution in a pair with high-performance device, saturated colors and a minimum frame around the display turn video to great pleasure. About games I am generally silent. Even me, a person to them indifferent, they were able to captivate, and for a long time. Looks like a frame from a science fiction film.

For technical reasons, I could not measure the screen of the smartphone by colorimeter (alas, I hope that the other day it turns out to correct this business and supplement the review). On the eye the screen is exactly the same and in color, and in brightness, like Galaxy S4 (more on the screen of this device you can read in a separate material). The bright sun in those days when Galaxy Note 3 was in my hands, there was no in Kiev. On a cloudy day, the picture looks predictable perfectly. There is no reason to think that in sunny weather with brightness there will be problems. But I hope (weather forecasters promise, more precisely), what else will turn out to be checked the other day.

Like Galaxy S4, Note 3 supports work in gloves. This option to winter is closer to enable in the display settings menu. In the gallery below - the other all sorts of display settings.

Performance, heating, autonomy

So, in front of us a smartphone with a top-level productivity for today. I never managed to download Galaxy Note 3 so that its resources are not enough to work, or to show the slightest brakes (the exception is KNOX when the applications are first turned on and installing, but I suspect that it should be with it). Below, I give screenshots with the predictable high results of benchmarks. By the way, even at the moments of a very high load, the smartphone did not overheat. During the passage of tests and during games, the upper part of the device slightly warmly. According to the standards of the flagship apparatus, which are heated strongly and everything is very short, this is another reason for pride.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 demonstrates very good autonomy by Android-smartphone standards, especially by the standards of a smartphone with a huge, 5.7-inch display. In the Antutu test, he scored 547 points, discharged at a maximum load for 3 hours by 80%. Similar result was demonstrated by Sony Xperia Z / ZL. According to subjective impressions, the battery life of Galaxy Note 3 is less than that of Galaxy S4 and S4 mini. It can stretch the day and even a little more with my typical scheme of use. But approximately the same boasts his predecessor. Thus, autonomy is the indicator for which Galaxy Note 3 did not exceed it on the head. On the other hand, it is not compared to anyone with anyone to say that it is better or worse than the competitors market.

Interface

Although Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and works running Android 4.3 from the user's point of view, especially the Samsung smartphone user, changes compared to Android 4.2 are almost invisible, since they are either "cosmetic" and relate to the native shell of the OS (camera, fonts, buttons and other Details) and are not visible under the "mask" Touchwiz, or relate to those functions that are not too striking by regular users (improve the possibilities of energy saving when working with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, for example). Nevertheless, even small improvements are good for the user. And for Samsung, it is also another plus in the film of the image of an advanced company, because she again ahead of the planet all introduced its flagship apparatus on fresh Android.

Preset applications (most, with the exception of those presented solely in the Note line), smart functions, the interface is familiar to us by the smartphone Galaxy S4. Absolute novelties in Galaxy Note 3 are Knox and My Magazine. In the screenshots below you can see a complete list of options "out of the box".

Please note that this is the first Samsung device in which we see "from the box" menu with application folders. It is good that in the company to the issue of "packaging" approached without fanaticism and grouped only branded applications and a number of Google applications. I am not a lover of dadphones in smartphones, so usually long and painfully pull out of them all of them regularly "on the light" (OPPO Find 5 interfaces, Huawei Ascend D2 and Alcatel OneTouch Idol X managed to deliver trouble). In Galaxy Note 3, only three folders - with Samsung's branded services, with Google services and with multiple third-party applications adapted for Samsung devices.

The settings menu changed slightly. Name and classification, as well as placement of individual sections.

But the essence remained the same.

Easy changes affected the player settings. The equalizer menu has become visual. Such a function, as the sound adaptation, under the peculiarities of a particular person, appeared in Galaxy S4, but only in Galaxy Note 3 I finally decided to use it, because it works quite well.

The Galaxy Note 3 camera writes the video in FullHD and allows you to simultaneously take photos.

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In the dry residue

So, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is not only a good upgrade of the previous representative of the Pernata line, but also the most productive and most technically advanced apparatus at the time of its appearance. Not only due to the presence of a stylus, but also due to the rapid development of technologies, the smartphone turned out even if not halflov, then by a third - so exactly, stronger than the senior device of 2013 in the S - Galaxy S4 line. Productivity, correctly developing TouchWiz interface with running applications for S Pen, excellent camera and player, latest version of Android, compact housing (for a 5.7-inch smartphone) - all that allows us to celebrate Samsung Galaxy Note 3 of the most honorable editorial . It is not the most massive size to be found to the disadvantages of the smartphone (but it is also its advantage) and the budget of the purchase that not everyone can afford. If you are from those users who are important to have the mostst device, then cook money (8000 UAH at the start of sales) and occupy the queue. The same applies to those who are looking for a worthy update to the first representative of the Galaxy Note line, because two years are a great cycle of life for a smartphone.

6 reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy Note 3:

• the presence of temperature sensors, humidity and atmospheric pressure (as in Galaxy S4);
• impressive Super AMOLED-screen with fullHD resolution;
• high-quality 13 megapixel camera with a large number of pre-installed shooting modes;
• record performance (at the time of preparation of the review);
• stylus, recognizing 1024 gradations of pressing;
• and thoughtful applications to work with it;

2 reasons not to buy Samsung Galaxy Note 3:

• the price is not for everyone;
• the size is not for all.

Contents of delivery:

• Telephone
• Battery 3200 mAh Li-Ion
• USB Cable Charger
• Wired stereo header
• Instruction

Positioning

It will not be superfluous to recall that it was in Samsung who created the direction of the phacks, despite the fact that such models appeared to the first Note. But only Note became successful, and the reason was not only and not so much in the size of the screen, but in a number of characteristics - the time of work, convenience in hand, the presence of a stylus that allowed how to write from hand and draw. To the second generation of Note, competitors released their own models, but everything was focused only on the size of the screen, missing the "minor" improvements in other areas. Practice has shown that not only the size, but also other characteristics is important for users. And if the first note was a purely niche product, which unexpectedly shot, then the creation of the second Note in Samsung was suitable, trying to strengthen the winning sides of this product. This includes the S-Pen stylus, the input technology from Wacom, for the sake of it even bought part of this company so that competitors could not access her. At the same time, Note has always had the same or slightly improved characteristics compared with the current flagship of the company, which also attached to him the status of the top product, from which Samsung did not disappear, not emphasizing the uniqueness of this model and the actual finding outside of any lineacks and classifications.

Sales of the first Note reached 10 million pieces, from the moment of presenting Note 2 until September 2013, that is, for almost a year, the second generation was separated by a circulation of 28 million copies, JK Shin spoke about this on an IFA. An excellent indicator for the model is not for all.

The creation of the third generation of Furniture in Samsung came with a clear understanding - to improve what worked for Note 2, add a few chips that will show the novelty of the product, and at the same time try to bring the model to the mass market for the first time. We can say that Note2 almost managed to conquer the sympathy of a wide audience, buyers of this product became not only guy or those who understood the advantages of the stylus and a number of other functions. Among the buyers, the category of girls who hold the nose in the wind and acquire products that become fashionable. The percentage of such buyers was relatively low, but they are an indicator that already for the next generation, high-quality jump can occur and sales will expand due to new audiences.

In my opinion, Samsung felt the market response and, of course, wanted to increase their sales, especially since the category Note is most interesting - this product has the greatest margin in the line, both in relative and absolute terms. For a little different positioning of this device, he had to give an external gloss, namely, add accessories from leading designers (a standard move, which in Samsung has long mastered), increase the difference with Galaxy S4 (32 GB minimum in Note 3 against 16 GB in standard S4) . Strengthen the difference with S4 was necessary and from the point of view of design, for the first time Note differs from the current flagship based on materials and how felt in the hand, it was a conscious company's step.

If you drop the marketing rhetoric, which refers to premium materials, then we will be one of the most productive, long-lived smartphones with interesting additional features. This device, as before, will be used by the demand from the side of Gicks, as well as those who often write or draws, alternatives to Note in this simply. But with Note 3, we can say that many business users can look in the direction of this device, for them there appeared a number of functions that could be called a breakthrough on mobile devices (draw graphs from hand and very fast, pop-up calculator and calendar and much more). Following this audience, "Fashion", those who choose an expensive device with demand for businessmen are instantly tightened. In my opinion, it is these two closely related consumer groups who will push the sales of Note 3 up, and the fact that they will grow compared to the previous model, there is no doubt.

It is curious that the most innovative device on the market, as well as in the Samsung line, is not the current flagship, namely Note 3. And the size of the screen here is a conscious advantage from which there are many functions.

Design, dimensions, control elements

In Samsung, representing Note 3, mentioned that they interviewed users and learned that in addition to the technical characteristics, they were extremely interested in the quality of materials, they would like to get premium quality products. Considering that the positioning of the Note line is in this segment, the company tried to do such a focus. First, for the first time they moved away from the same design language with the flagship, if Note 2 was similar to Galaxy S3, then Note 3 rather as something reminds Galaxy S2 than Galaxy S4.

A lot was said about the back cover of the apparatus, which has embossed under the skin. There was also a lot of discussion, from which the lid was made - someone was having a leather, someone believed that it was not. It is possible that the confusion arose due to S-Cover, since all covers for this device are made of leather, the back cover is replaced in them. But the standard plastic cover is the usual plastic with the texture of the skin and even the line along the edge.

In the hand, such a cover is felt well, it does not get dirty, does not grieve. But from the point of view of the material, the difference with the previous model is only in the absence of a gloss and varnish, it is more practical. But it is exactly the same material. It is curious that the Apple also released covers for iPhone 5S from plastic, but with a sensation under the skin. Looks like a trend on the market of top devices.

The device is available in three basic colors - white, black and pink. Do not ask why a pink color appeared, I do not know.

But with the help of the covers, you can choose almost any color - their many, and they are very bright, for every taste.

The size of the apparatus is 151.2x79.2x8.3 mm, the weight is 168 grams. For comparison, Note 2 size - 151.1x80.5x9.4 mm, weight - 183 grams. De facto, with a greater diagonal of the screen, the model has become smaller with a more capacious battery. She lies well in hand and comfortable enough. Another thing is that for women this apparatus can still be completely comfortable, especially in controlling one hand.

The adjustment of the device is traditional: on the front panel there is a mechanical key, around it - two sensory. Over the screen you can see the front camera, as well as the approximation sensor, illumination. On the left side - a paired volume adjustment key on the right - the on / off button. In the upper end - 3.5 headphone or headset connector, also on two butts are microphones. The main chamber is on the rear surface, next to it - the LED flash. Finally, in the lower end - the standard microusb connector, immediately you can see the slot for the S-Pen stylus. The difference in the nest from the previous model is that the stylus can be inserted with any side, it does not play any role.

The quality of the assembly of the device is excellent, there are no hoptes, the details are firmly adjacent to each other. Opening the back cover, you will see an NFC antenna on it, also inside the microSD connector and a microsim card slot.

Comparison with SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 2

Comparison with Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3

Comparison with Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8

Comparison with Samsung Galaxy S4

Display

The screen has a 5.7-inch diagonal, performed using Super AMOLED technology, the resolution compared to the predecessor has grown from 1280x720 to 1920x1080 points (16 million colors). Capacitive screen, supports up to 10 simultaneous presses. The screen quality is excellent, the PPI 386 value (in the first Note PPI 285, when resolving 1280x800 points, and diagonally 5.3 inches, in the second diagonal of 5.5 inches 265 PPI).

In my opinion, the race as the screens came to its logical conclusion, diagonal can grow, but the quality of the picture remains almost unchanged (the parameters that the user does not see, for example, power consumption may differ). But in Note 3, the screen contrast is greatly enlarged, which is well noticeable when shooting the camera, the color on the screen is more alive, the same applies to a number of other modes. After the Note 3 screen, go back to SGS4 is hard, the screen looks paleno.

Another point is associated with the color reproduction of this screen - all branded chips are preserved in the settings, characteristic of the ruler flagships, in particular, adjusting the saturation of colors, you can make them calm, and you can choose bright colors. But look at the comparison of screens with Note 2, I think that you will notice that Note 3 (in the photos of comparison photos) a little more calm (I'm not at all sure that the photos convey this difference, which is almost imperceptible).

The screen fades on the sun, but remains readable, the size of the screen and the ability to set the brightness to automatic adjustment make the device interesting. In general, according to the possibilities of technical properties, this model is one of the most advanced on the market - there is a screen control of the screen (SmartStay, as in SGS4 - a pampering, but someone will definitely like), but the main thing is to optimize the output content, as for video, And for pictures. SAMSUNG engineers optimized algorithms, and now, when using this engine, energy costs are significantly less. The traditional selection of font sizes is very pleased with the large diagonal of the screen.

Galaxy S4 screen for comparison

Battery

The phone uses a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 3200 mAh (3100 mAh in Galaxy Note 2). According to the manufacturer, the battery is able to provide up to 16 hours of talk mode, up to 890 hours in standby mode (3G mode). In the conditions of Moscow networks, the device operates on average about two full days at a very high load (the difference with the second Note is not very noticeable). Full battery charging time - about 3 hours.

There are not many models in the market with batteries with a capacity of more than 3000 mAh, while it is rarity, and Note 3 looks winning, although not wins from Note 2. Moreover, in some modes Note 3 even loses to your fellow, as a more productive platform (N9000 Eight-year EXYNOS OCTA processor) consumes more energy. It is noticeable when navigating on the web. But on average, when using two devices, you will not see special differences, just power consumption in various functions is different.

USB, Bluetooth, Communication Features

Bluetooth. Bluetooth 4.0 version (LE). When transferring files to other devices with support for this technology, Wi-Fi 802.11 n is activated, and the theoretical transmission rate is about 24 Mbps. Checking transmit 1 GB file showed the maximum speed of about 12 Mbps within three meters between devices.

The model supports various profiles, in particular Headset, Handsfree, Serial Port, Dial Up Networking, File Transfer, Object Push, Basic Printing, Sim Access, A2DP. Working with headsets does not cause any questions, everything is forgiven.

USB connection. In Android 4 for some reason, you abandoned the USB Mass Storage mode, left only MTP (there is also PTP mode).

USB version - 3, data transfer rate is about 45 MB / s.

When connected to the PC, the simultaneous USB and Bluetooth operation is unacceptable, the device requires turning off Bluetooth, regardless of the current state (there is a connection and transmission, or not), it is extremely inconvenient. With a USB connection, the device is recharged.

The MicroUSB connector also supports the MHL standard, which means using a special cable (you can purchase it in electronics stores), you can connect the phone to the TV (to HDMI-output). In fact, the standard and describes the ability to connect via microUSB to HDMI. Such a solution looks preferable than a separate minihdmi connector on the housing.

For GSM networks provided EDGE class 12.

Wi-Fi. The 802.11 A / B / G / N / AC standard is supported, the workshop is similar to Bluetooth. You can remember the selected networks, automatically connect to them. It is possible to configure the connection to the router to one touch, for this you need to press the key on the router, as well as activate the same button in the WPA SecureEasySetup menu. From additional options, it is worth noting the setup wizard, it appears with a weak or disappearing signal. You can also configure Wi-Fi to schedule.

Also, for the 802.11 n standard, the HT40 operation is supported, which allows you to double the bandwidth Wi-Fi (support from another device is required).

Wi-Fi Direct. The protocol that is intended to replace Bluetooth or start competing with its third version (it also uses Wi-Fi versions n to transfer large files). In the Wi-Fi menu, select the Wi-Fi Direct section, the phone begins to search for devices around. Select the desired device, activate the connection on it, and voila. Now in the file manager you can view files on another device, as well as transmit them. Another option is to simply find devices connected to your router, and send the necessary files to them, it can be made from the gallery or other partitions of the phone. The main thing is that the device supports Wi-Fi Direct.

NFC.. The device contains NFC technology, it can be used with various additional applications.

S beam. Technology that allows you to send a few gigabyte size to another phone in a few minutes. In fact, we see in S Beam a combination of two technologies - NFC and Wi-Fi Direct. The first technology is used to reduce and authorize the phones, but the second is already used to transmit the files themselves. A creative recycled way to use Wi-Fi Direct is much easier than using connections on two devices, file selection and so on.

IR Port.. We are needed to use the phone as a remote control of various household appliances. Automatically adjusts almost for any technique model.

Memory, memory cards

In the phone 32 GB of internal memory (there is a version of 64 GB, the latter will appear later), it was originally available to the user all space, except for 2.9 GB used by the system. Also supported memory cards up to 64 GB.

The amount of RAM is 3 GB, after loading free about 2 GB. This is enough for all applications and is a kind of record for today's phones. It is curious that in my version of the apparatus on the Octa, I did not observe any problems characteristic of SGS4 (brakes in the gallery and the like), I am confident that this is due to the extended amount of RAM. The device turned out to be very chest.

Hardware model options

The model is available in two versions: the first and most massive, with which this device appears on most markets, is SNAPDRAGON 800 (the clock frequency of the quad-core processor from Qualcomm to 2.3 GHz, the Adreno 330 graphic coprocessor. At the same time, Exynos 5420 Octa is built on the BIG.LITTLE ARM architecture and uses two quad-core processors (total eight cores), one processor on the Cortex A7 architecture (the frequency of each core to 1.3 GHz), one processor on Cortex-A15 (frequency up to 1.9 GHz ). Graphic coprocessor in this case - PowerVR SGX 544MP3 533 MHz.

In Russia, the initial 3G devices will be sold on Octa (N9000), the same version with LTE will appear later (version for Europe on Snapdragon - N9005). A version of two SIM cards will also be available (N9002). Below in the benchmarks you can see the performance of the LTE device, which is typical of such models.

Camera

It is almost completely similar to the one that is used in Galaxy S4, in terms of most of the settings and modes. Describe all the features of the functional sense I do not see the point, I send you to the appropriate review, there everything coincides - this is the simultaneous shooting of the frontal and the main chamber, the presence of various modes.

Camera 13-megapixel (BSI sensor), with LED flash. Once again, the automatic definition of the lighting conditions is improved, there are no other differences if not counting video recording in 4K (2160p). In this case, stream 47 MBPS, 29 frames per second. Considering that televisions that support the viewing of such a picture, almost not in their hands in the population, while this is a function that is premature. Although in the future most products will support it. Recording sound stereo, goes from two microphones.

Examples of photos:

I will give a few photos of comparison with Galaxy S4 (all automatic settings). The camera on Note 3 has a wider angle, the colors go brighter, the details are worked out a little better. Therefore, it is impossible to say that they are identical with SGS4. Improvements are large enough and noticeable with a naked eye, this is one of the best cameras on the market.

Galaxy Note 3.	Galaxy S4.

Note 3 Software Features - Management with S-Pen

The most interesting thing in Samsung's Fabt is the capabilities associated with the stylus called S-Pen. In previous devices, many users did not use the pen, as they did not consider it convenient, important, did not see the examples of real use in the software. With the Note 3 output, this situation will be radically changed, as the update of the software is directed to make it convenient to make many things not only with their hands, but also the stylus.

S-PEN update called a new concept that sounds like this: "Smart Freedom" (Smart Freedom). Basic chip - the stylus control without touching the screen (Air View / Air Command) and call an auxiliary menu with 5 rapid features. Let's look at these commands in detail.

IN S Action. Now all notes are recognized, they can be tied to action, so you enter a record to call such something, the phone recognizes it and adds to the calendar or allows you to call from the phone book at the right time. The function is not too popular and affecting the imagination, perhaps the most useless of all.

Scrapbook. - an application that allows you to save text, pictures and so on from the screen, you will drive the desired piece of the page and then select a category. Everything is saved in one place, including video. A good feature that can be interesting as analog, albeit weaker, Evernote. The advantage is that this feature is built into the phone.

S flat - Universal search on the phone and its memory, looking for data in all applications without exception (you can, however, set up places where you should not look for).

Pen Window. - Draw a square on the screen, and the window appears that you drawn, it is icons icons. In fact, this is a pop-up window that may be needed when you work somewhere and want, for example, to calculate something in the calculator. It hangs over the main window and can be closed at any time. Conveniently.

The S Note application has been updated, it has synchronization with Evernote (!), A fairly user-friendly interface for working with notes, you can see several pages, which is extremely convenient compared to the current version. I highly recommend watching a video about this app to divide my delight - one of the most interesting programs on the phone.

In Multi Window, you can now open the same application in two parts of the window, for example, to speak simultaneously in Im-Messenger with two different friends. But the best thing is that you can copy a message from one part of the window to another.

The strange Multivision function - you can transfer one picture to several devices, aligning several devices, you make one big screen. I really doubt that it is necessary for someone. But suddenly?

As you can see, the main chips are NOTE 3 in the software and are associated with the use of the stylus, and in this product it looks very convenient, and you get used to your use literally in days. In addition, the device has all the functions that we have seen in SGS4, for example, this is Air Gesture, that is, control using gestures over the front camera. It is not necessary to describe all these possibilities that you can not see the point, you can read about them in the SGS4 review.