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Why did you choose Note instead of any other similar device

So I'm thinking of getting a new device, and my top 2 candidates are Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy Note (probably Note), but give me a few reasons why Note and not Nexus when Nexus is cheaper
Btw, Note has better and faster processor, yet Nexus scores better on most benchmarks. Please tell me that on some ROM Note does better.
Also, which one is better in shooting 1080p video? That matters to me, and I suppose Note has better pics but its not all about megapixels.
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The reason I brought the Note was because of the big screen. This was the big "wow thing" for me.
But if you are a big rooter, and tests all ROMs, then I should go with the Nexus, just because of there is so many more ROMs etc. on the Nexus than the Note.
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there is no other "similar device"...

JavaJunkay said:
Btw, Note has better and faster processor, yet Nexus scores better on most benchmarks.
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does it? I the first few videos I looked at seemed to suggest that the Note benchmarked higher, as you'd expect from better specs. >.>
I bought the note for the unmatched screen size, and the potential of a stylus. which remain good reasons to consider one.
neither phone should have issues playing 1080p video (although both are below 1080p resolution) although a larger screen is possibly preferable.
I'm told the note does indeed have a better camera, but neither are professional camera quality, so it's not something I worry about.
TML1504 said:
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This is also true. x)

It was between note and htc XL
note is bigger faster and have sd card slot

Simply cause Note plays alone
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Big screen and S-Pen. I have fat fingers and had a hard time clicking internet links on my old iPhone 3G, and the S-Pen makes surfing the net and clicking even on small links very easy - it's a lot more precise than a finger, that's for sure. It also makes entering text in Chinese very easy.
The large screen is fantastic for web surfing, games, and videos too.

As for the ROMs I don't exactly like flashing all of them, all I want is one fast nice ROM. Having a Nexus device atm everyone tells that every ROM is awesome and it sucks finding the best one because not all rumors are true, that is why I wanna settle for a bit less developer device.
I'm probably gonna order Note now, I still have to check out the GNex in real life, Note is amazing my friend has it and I have no problem with its size considering my average sized hands.
Thanks everyone, I hit the thanks button to all of you not sure if it worked on Tapatalk.
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Size does matter
Its size, and s-pen, since palm times i've been waiting for something like that.
But the size was what really close de deal for me.

its video playback capabilities compared to any other phone available at that time (htc sensation, evo 3d, gs2 i9100g, moto razr xt)

Sorry I didn't express myself properly. I meant 1080p shooting not playback but thanks anyway
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No question: The size.
This was both for my poor eyes, and fat fingers.

I had a HTC HD7 and a HTC Flyer and sold both for the Note. I loved WP but I hated having to keep 2 devices synchronized and the Flyer was awkward and geavy to carry.
The S Pen was the reason I chose the Note, as well as that it was a small tablet with phone capabilities.
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The Note is the all-in-one solution for me:
-- gaming device (with S-pen Defender and Draw Something are more fun)
-- handheld movie watching, YouTube videos
-- email and web surfing
-- music player w/ Bluetooth headset
-- 32GB removable SD for movies and tons of songs, ebooks, apps, pics, films
-- radio
-- GPS (good as a TomTom)
-- Skype phone
-- eBook reader
The removable battery and SD card, bigger screen, and bonus stylus are what sealed the deal for me. As for benchmarks, my boss just got a Sprint EVO 4G LTE, and we're still neck and neck for benchmark scores, with his "Eagle" just edging out my Note. No one else at work has a faster phone other than the just-released EVO.
Who needs a tablet when you have a Note?

If I didn't love my note so much I'd take the s3 before the Nexus any day. Although I wouldn't change my Note for either.
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I find the bigger screen makes it a lot more usable as a multimedia device. Web browsing is great and you don't need to bring it to your nose to read - i can read from the phone at arm's length.
I do think the s-pen is really underrated. At first I found it a little awkward to use as it's a little small but soon got used to it. Using the pen for notes, drawings and scribbles are a much more natural way to work especially when you're trying to record down abstract concepts. With the ICS update most of the issues i had with it are gone.
I've you've ever tried to sign your name or draw with your finger you know touch interfaces have their limitations. The s-pen allows a level of precision, accuracy and more natural pen feeling that is not found anywhere else.
It's probably why the great painters weren't finger painters
I found playing 'Draw Something' was a great way to learn and get used to the pen The only annoying thing is playing against people with 3.5" iphones - it's really hard to see what they're trying to draw!

TML1504 said:
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Exactly
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I see note as a stand alone smartphone and considered as mini laptop/desktop.
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i brought the note because the first phone i lost due to it falling out of my pocket, so i thought i get a bigger phone and it won't fall out.

I got the Note because it was the first phone that could fulfill a huge percentage of my need for a laptop (great for spreadsheets, etc.). I don't even bring the laptop out of town any more. Everything else is just a phone.

My fond farewell to the Galaxy Note

I got seduced by a Galaxy S3...
I know, I am weak
I saw the younger, sleeker model and my lust got the better of me. I have enjoyed the Note and it has been a real multimedia device, but the combination of Nexus 7 and GS3 means it's time to go to pastures new.
Thanks to all on the Note forum!

aww no way Another sucker for the SGS3 !!
It is an awesome machine tho, I must admit. Good luck on your travels Maybe see you back here when the Note 2 gets released

joe2316 said:
I got seduced by a Galaxy S3...
I know, I am weak
I saw the younger, sleeker model and my lust got the better of me. I have enjoyed the Note and it has been a real multimedia device, but the combination of Nexus 7 and GS3 means it's time to go to pastures new.
Thanks to all on the Note forum!
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Don't let your better half see that post, ever.

Lol
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I brought my Note just a day or so after the S3 was announced. The Note was cheaper and the S-Pen and larger screen are what I wanted more than a quad-core processor, which is quite unnecessary for my usage.

Good luck Joe.
The GS3 is a nice device. Awesome, actually, and there is no denying it is more popular with the general public.
My Note is my niche and my next leap is Note-2 which will be rocking a serious set of upgrades.

Only thing capable of seducing me into leaving my Galaxy Note is the Galaxy Note 2

Brad387 said:
I brought my Note just a day or so after the S3 was announced. The Note was cheaper and the S-Pen and larger screen are what I wanted more than a quad-core processor, which is quite unnecessary for my usage.
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Same here.
Not to mention that while I'm certainly fond of my toys, I'm not going to dump a perfectly good terminal just to get the latest one.
I got the Note because I broke my Streak.
OTOH, TIL that there actually are people that change their smartphones every six months. (removed my thoughts on that before posting )

NiceMrMustard said:
Same here.
OTOH, TIL that there actually are people that change their smartphones every six months. (removed my thoughts on that before posting )
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It's my only vice, technology!

joe2316 said:
I got seduced by a Galaxy S3...
I know, I am weak
I saw the younger, sleeker model and my lust got the better of me. I have enjoyed the Note and it has been a real multimedia device, but the combination of Nexus 7 and GS3 means it's time to go to pastures new.
Thanks to all on the Note forum!
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I really don't like the design of the 3
Live the note
Hope the note 2 isn't too much like the 3 design
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Hope you won't regret it after 2 weeks like i did...had to buy myself another Note. Couldn't stand smaller screen. The S3 is amazing though...

When the S3 was first released I said to myself "not this time Beards. Yes you bought the original S followed by the S2 but when you bought the Note you clearly told yourself you did not need the S3".
All was well until I started receiving blogs in my Inbox..... Then came the TV ads followed by more Online hype.
I was slowly being drawn in.
That was a couple of weeks back.....
Yes, I do miss the larger screen and yes I do miss the Pen but the S3 gives back a lot more in other areas where the Note simply has not got.
I love being able to launch the camera either by pressing and holding the Samsung Lockscreen and twisting it 90 degrees to launch the camera. Or without touching the S3 by simply saying to the S3 "Wake up Galaxy", followed by "Launch Camera" then finally saying "Shoot", or "Capture", or "Cheese".... CLICK. Shot of myself and my Brother taken.
Then there's being able to carry out a screen shot simply by waving the edge of my up righted palm across the screen.
Or how about whilst browsing through my collection of photo's in the much better Gallery App I notice the shots taken have Names shown and by simply taping on that name I can email the photo directly to them from the Gallery App.
There's a lot more but going back to the Lockscreen where I started this reply I really like how Samsung have made it in keeping with WidgetLocker. Granted it's not as good but then again WidgetLocker can't show me a News Ticker scrolling at the base of the screen.
There's loads more reasons... so let me leave it with the Notification Tools at the top now has a scrolling list of items you can either select or un-select.
B.T.W...... I am fortunate.... I still have my Note but it doesn't get the full attention any longer.

Beards said:
When the S3 was first released I said to myself "not this time Beards. Yes you bought the original S followed by the S2 but when you bought the Note you clearly told yourself you did not need the S3".
All was well until I started receiving blogs in my Inbox..... Then came the TV ads followed by more Online hype.
I was slowly being drawn in.
That was a couple of weeks back.....
Yes, I do miss the larger screen and yes I do miss the Pen but the S3 gives back a lot more in other areas where the Note simply has not got.
I love being able to launch the camera either by pressing and holding the Samsung Lockscreen and twisting it 90 degrees to launch the camera. Or without touching the S3 by simply saying to the S3 "Wake up Galaxy", followed by "Launch Camera" then finally saying "Shoot", or "Capture", or "Cheese".... CLICK. Shot of myself and my Brother taken.
Then there's being able to carry out a screen shot simply by waving the edge of my up righted palm across the screen.
Or how about whilst browsing through my collection of photo's in the much better Gallery App I notice the shots taken have Names shown and by simply taping on that name I can email the photo directly to them from the Gallery App.
There's a lot more but going back to the Lockscreen where I started this reply I really like how Samsung have made it in keeping with WidgetLocker. Granted it's not as good but then again WidgetLocker can't show me a News Ticker scrolling at the base of the screen.
There's loads more reasons... so let me leave it with the Notification Tools at the top now has a scrolling list of items you can either select or un-select.
B.T.W...... I am fortunate.... I still have my Note but it doesn't get the full attention any longer.
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I've been really really REALLY tempted to buy the S3 lately. I am getting it for $400 new unlocked. But as much as I am trying to like it over my note, I am unable to do so. Screen is the second biggest factor actually for me. First is everything you mentioned. All these features are really great but stock based. I would most definitely be installing AOSP if I were to buy the S3 so all those features would be gone. And then it would just be a Note with smaller screen and two additional processors in a different casing, wouldn't it?
And the pen.. I was so skeptical of getting the note, now I just can't leave it unless I get the note II..
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Beards said:
... being able to carry out a screen shot simply by waving the edge of my up righted palm across the screen ...
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You can make also screen shots that way on the Note.

sujal said:
I've been really really REALLY tempted to buy the S3 lately. I am getting it for $400 new unlocked. But as much as I am trying to like it over my note, I am unable to do so. Screen is the second biggest factor actually for me. First is everything you mentioned. All these features are really great but stock based. I would most definitely be installing AOSP if I were to buy the S3 so all those features would be gone. And then it would just be a Note with smaller screen and two additional processors in a different casing, wouldn't it?
And the pen.. I was so skeptical of getting the note, now I just can't leave it unless I get the note II..
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I totally agree with you, The S3 is an amazing piece of kit, no arguing there, But for me, it isnt a patch on my note.
I believe the note2 will have all the s3 features and more, then all the s3 fanboys will be complaining and wanting to come back to the note lol

azzledazzle said:
I totally agree with you, The S3 is an amazing piece of kit, no arguing there, But for me, it isnt a patch on my note.
I believe the note2 will have all the s3 features and more, then all the s3 fanboys will be complaining and wanting to come back to the note lol
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Exactly! See you at the launch of Note II then
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List of Note 2 features that are not available in S3

Are S3 users missing out too much?
New Gallery with 3D views. Ability to drag and drop photos into albums.
Camera
Slow/Fast motion
Best Face
Low light shot
Multi-Windows
Smart Rotation
Popup Note, Popup Browser
Quick Glance
Screen Recorder
[*]S-Pen required features
Air view
Easy Clip
S Note, S Planner, S Voice, Email with hand-writing
Photo Note
Paper Artist
Quick Command
Formula Match
Shape Match
Idea Visualizer
S Pen Keeper
I think there are even more new small features that I didn't put in list. It’s understandable that samsung didn't put those S-Pen features in our S3 however it’s actually still can be done for some of them. But S3 hardware is able to support the other features and Samsung should have put them in official JB ROM to further enhance our experience. Do you think they will ever come to S3 officially?

The new gallery and camera with the slow and fast motions are available, smart rotation and popup browser got ported as well. And paper artist can be installed with no problems.
Do your research before posting.
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Nocturney said:
The new gallery and camera with the slow and fast motions are available, smart rotation and popup browser got ported as well. And paper artist can be installed with no problems.
Do your research before posting.
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I'm not asking for ports and that's also why I'm posting under general.

nice thread was planning to make one but was 2 lazy thanks.... soon wil b ported here.. we already hav cam, smart rotation, gallery here
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Well the Note 2 was only released a few months after the S3 so you would expect these extra features , there's nothing really "revolutionary" that the Note 2 has that the S3 doesn't,i quite like the gallery in the Note 2 there was a flashable zip doing the rounds but no matter how many times i tried i couldn't get it tio work yet it was working fine when i flashed Dragon ROM (or was it Android Revolution) which had it included already.

kp.nikhil said:
nice thread was planning to make one but was 2 lazy thanks.... soon wil b ported here.. we already hav cam, smart rotation, gallery here
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ya true ...we already have
1. new gallery
2. new camera
3. smart rotation
all ported..
only thing left is multi view

The note 2 gallery´s that i found all have one bug, when set wallpaper from tw give fc
Anyone have a gallery that works 100%?

As soon as I get my device I'm flashing Siyah, then will probably stick to stock, Flash new Camera and gallery and some other Note II stuff.
Either way Phones4u have both phones on display side by side and the Note II has the advantage with software, I just hope Samsung don't be stuck up and decide to bring most of the features to the S3.

If it is about other Samsung devices, and its capabilities which I'd like to have onboard my S3, I would mention 8GB RAM, 1GB Nvidia graphic, and 750GB HDD which I have on my Samsung laptop. It has simcard slot, so can be used as the phone, either.
Guys, RLY? While I can understand that someone would compare 9305 with 9300 because both are phones, calling for Note 2 seems a bit strange...
ups - almost forget to ask that someone should port 5x50W audio output from my Samsung Home Cinema system :laugh:

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If it is about other Samsung devices, and its capabilities which I'd like to have onboard my S3, I would mention 8GB RAM, 1GB Nvidia graphic, and 750GB HDD which I have on my Samsung laptop. It has simcard slot, so can be used as the phone, either.
Guys, RLY? While I can understand that someone would compare 9305 with 9300 because both are phones, calling for Note 2 seems a bit strange...
ups - almost forget to ask that someone should port 5x50W audio output from my Samsung Home Cinema system :laugh:
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Don't confused between hardware and software. Software is flexible while hardware is not. I said no point having s-pen features in s3 but not the other.
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So the note 2 has the same camera assembly as s3? if it is, that is a bummer.

That is what is nice of Android. Everything ported. Devs are awesome!

x92 said:
Are S3 users missing out too much?
New Gallery with 3D views. Ability to drag and drop photos into albums.
Camera
Slow/Fast motion
Best Face
Low light shot
Multi-Windows
Smart Rotation
Popup Note, Popup Browser
Quick Glance
[*]S-Pen required features
Air view
Easy Clip
S Note, S Planner, Email with hand-writing
Photo Note
Paper Artist
Quick Command
Formula Match
Shape Match
S Pen Keeper
I think there are even more new small features that I didn't put in list. It’s understandable that samsung didn't put those S-Pen features in our S3 however it’s actually still can be done for some of them. But S3 hardware is able to support the top 6 features and Samsung should have put them in official JB ROM to further enhance our experience. Do you think they will ever come to S3 officially?
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Underlined are what ported already. Bolded are what not ported yet. I think what most of us really want from Note 2 is Multi Window. We could care less about S Pen stuffs. I know you're talking about Samsung themselves giving it to us (instead of ports from amazing devs), but don't you remember the old days when Samsung refused to give ICS update to Galaxy S I9000? At the end of that device's life span, Samsung pushed an update giving many Galaxy S2 features like Touchwiz 4.0 including a few others. So, my money is on Samsung giving those features to S3 users. But the real question is when.

stfudude said:
Underlined are what is ported already. Bolded are what not ported yet. I think what most of us really want from Note 2 is Multi Window. We could care less about S Pen stuffs. I know you're talking about Samsung themselves giving it to us (instead of ports from amazing devs), but don't you remember the old days when Samsung refused to give ICS update to Galaxy S I9000? At the end of that device's life span, Samsung pushed an update giving many Galaxy S2 features like Touchwiz 4.0 including a few others. So, my money is on Samsung giving those features to S3 users. But the real question is when.
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For the camera, if I'm not wrong only 1/3 of features is ported. Wasn't S3 too early to get value pack treatment? There should be one more android update. I understand what you mean, we might only get them when near eol.
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People keep saying Smart Rotation is ported, but I can't find it anywhere. Any links please? That seems to be the only useful feature Samsung implemented since Galaxy S1.

aydc said:
People keep saying Smart Rotation is ported, but I can't find it anywhere. Any links please? That seems to be the only useful feature Samsung implemented since Galaxy S1.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943987
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Why not use this thread as a count of how many features have been ported and which are not.
Add things like Gallery, Camera, Popup Browser etc with a strike-through on them.
To show that those have been ported, and which have not been.
Cheers.

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added. anyone remember any other features being left out?

galen2 said:
The note 2 gallery´s that i found all have one bug, when set wallpaper from tw give fc
Anyone have a gallery that works 100%?
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Same here, Its there an newer version?
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Differences between Note 3 and S4?

I am still not deciding what to get between S4 and Note 3.
Is the +150$ of the note 3 + huge size outweigh for the advantages it has over S4?
Will the lags of s4 be ironed out by TW 4.3 and match note 3 smoothness?
What are the differences and advantages of both phones?

1. 3GB RAM, 4.3 out of the box, 4K video recording (Snapdragon), S Pen.
2. There's still some bugs that can be easily ironed out with a software upgrade. But as I said just now, if TW wants more memory, it can get more from the Note 3 as it has 1.5x that amount on the S4.
3. Bigger screen -> Better MWC functions. Basically you get all S4 features and more add-ons with the S Pen and some spec bumps.
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nicholaschum said:
1. 3GB RAM, 4.3 out of the box, 4K video recording (Snapdragon), S Pen.
2. There's still some bugs that can be easily ironed out with a software upgrade.
3. Bigger screen -> Better MWC functions. Basically you get all S4 features and more add-ons with the S Pen and some spec bumps.
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Would you say its worth upgrading to the Note3 if you already own the S4? I have the opportunity to sell the S4 and add $200 and grab a note 3.
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msavic6 said:
Would you say its worth upgrading to the Note3 if you already own the S4? I have the opportunity to sell the S4 and add $200 and grab a note 3.
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Hmm, well I would do it if I were you.
Why? S4 is nearly at the end of its life cycle and S5 would be released in a couple of months. The Note 3 just came out so it still has one year life span, soooo I'd also take that into account.
Before I wondered why ppl bought the Note, but once I went Note, I never looked back.
Plus the added USB3.0 and all the added new functions make the Note 3 a worthy phone.
If it's just adding 200$, sure. But if you're gonna shell out outright pricing then maybe think twice.
This isn't like the iPhone 5 and 5s, there are actual changes to most every aspect of the phone, with the design, software, and hardware, making it a worthy upgrade.
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Pointing out that the S4 still has a very long way in it's life cycle, the S3 is still in an active update cycle, and it's a year older than the S4.

Skander1998 said:
Pointing out that the S4 still has a very long way in it's life cycle, the S3 is still in an active update cycle, and it's a year older than the S4.
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Yeah of course, but in the product life cycle, not the development life cycle. If you decide to sell your s4 after the s5 is released, you will get less money than getting rid of it before the s5 comes out. So I was saying, if he sells it now he can get the Note 3 for 200 more, rather than selling it later and adding around 300-400 for the Note 3 instead.
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I will definitely go for Note 3. S4 is not really good due to it internal 2GB RAM is not that really enough for all new bundle features did by Samsung.
Beside this, Note 3 (N9005 edition) is better than S4 of:
3GB RAM - enough for all new Samsung features.
S800 instead of S600, this is really something difference in Snapdragon, S600 is not that big different compare with last year S4 Pro, but S800 is different case.
4K Video record and playback support.
The best AMOLED screen so far, it is even better than S4, thanks to it bright display.
More future proof in data access, the LTE is actually LTE-A, but currently everywhere only utilize LTE except Korea.

i skipped S4 to get Note 3 because of all the features listed, plus then some
Note 3 is actually ultra thin, and light weight compared to previous Galaxy line phones
if you put the Note 3 in your front Shirt pocket, your Shirt doesn't sag down to the side due the weight.
my old Note 1 will sag down the Shirt horribly.
So you can't really tell the difference between a Note 3 vs S4 unless you look for the Spen

What about the camera issue in low light?
S4 doesn't have this issue.
Also the Note 3 size can be a problem if you want to:
-Take a photo one handed.
-Put a cover (it will be even bigger and heavier)
-Put your phone in your sports pants or shorts (will fit but will look horrible)
-The size of this thing when you put it on your ear...
I agree the extra brightness of the Note 3 screen is a big plus here for sunlight visibility.
Is it louder than S4 for ringtones?

vegetaleb said:
What about the camera issue in low light?
S4 doesn't have this issue.
Also the Note 3 size can be a problem if you want to:
-Take a photo one handed.
-Put a cover (it will be even bigger and heavier)
-Put your phone in your sports pants or shorts (will fit but will look horrible)
-The size of this thing when you put it on your ear...
I agree the extra brightness of the Note 3 screen is a big plus here for sunlight visibility.
Is it louder than S4 for ringtones?
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I don't have the camera issue in low light, I guess I was lucky
- As I have big hands, I usually hold my phone with one hand, with One-hand operation turned OFF.
- I am getting a metal bumper, to make it wider and heavier, but thats why I like big phones, to actually feel the device haha! But in all seriousness, you can opt for no case, or just use a thin case from eBay.
- Easy, don't put it in your sports pants! haha. Fits my pockets well, even in tight jeans (back pocket usually)
- I'm used to the Note when I put it up to my ear, but that's because my hands are big, it looks natural.
The speaker is now facing you, rather than what it is being laid on, isn't that much better?!

Andrewtst said:
I will definitely go for Note 3. S4 is not really good due to it internal 2GB RAM is not that really enough for all new bundle features did by Samsung.
Beside this, Note 3 (N9005 edition) is better than S4 of:
3GB RAM - enough for all new Samsung features.
S800 instead of S600, this is really something difference in Snapdragon, S600 is not that big different compare with last year S4 Pro, but S800 is different case.
4K Video record and playback support.
The best AMOLED screen so far, it is even better than S4, thanks to it bright display.
More future proof in data access, the LTE is actually LTE-A, but currently everywhere only utilize LTE except Korea.
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Most people delete most of the Samsung crap as soon as they get root, 2GB RAM is enough for most people.
I don't see anything different with Note 3 in terms of speed even when I compare it to Note 2
I don't see any point of 4K recording and playback, it's for future but by then this phone will be old enough to change anyway.
Eating up all the battery.
We have LTE-A at some places in Canada, coverage is expanding
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nicholaschum said:
The speaker is now facing you, rather than what it is being laid on, isn't that much better?!
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Nope, when I hold the phone the speaker usually gets blocked. I wish Samsung would only copy good things from Apple. I'd rather the speaker be at the back like the Note 2.
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yulet said:
Most people delete most of the Samsung crap as soon as they get root, 2GB RAM is enough for most people.
I don't see anything different with Note 3 in terms of speed even when I compare it to Note 2
I don't see any point of 4K recording and playback, it's for future but by then this phone will be old enough to change anyway.
Eating up all the battery.
We have LTE-A at some places in Canada, coverage is expanding
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Nope, when I hold the phone the speaker usually gets blocked. I wish Samsung would only copy good things from Apple.
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Not everyone remove bloatware.
Also, Note 3 camera seems better base on some review site.
Note 3 design much nicer.
4K record is not gimmick even now, even the GSMArena had mention it get much details than record in 1080P by watching at any device. This is confirm as I test before, those though 4K video must watch at more than 100" 4K TV is way too wrong, check yourself then you know the different, even look inside the phone itself - 5.7" can see the different.
The camera position at bottom is the most correct way speaker shall, rather than put at behind.

yulet said:
Most people delete most of the Samsung crap as soon as they get root, 2GB RAM is enough for most people.
I don't see anything different with Note 3 in terms of speed even when I compare it to Note 2
I don't see any point of 4K recording and playback, it's for future but by then this phone will be old enough to change anyway.
Eating up all the battery.
We have LTE-A at some places in Canada, coverage is expanding
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Nope, when I hold the phone the speaker usually gets blocked. I wish Samsung would only copy good things from Apple. I'd rather the speaker be at the back like the Note 2.
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Of all reasons you listed, why didn't you just stick with your Note II then?
Also, how can you even block the current speakers when you hold your phone? Do you like to keep it standing vertically on your palm all the time? I find it physically impossible to cover the current speakers with my hand when I use the phone.
Please enlighten us on how you can block the speaker 'usually', when using your phone to call, or text or even watch a movie.
I don't see any logical reasoning behind covering the bottom at ANY time, it's just the most awkward way to hold a phone.
The current speaker layout is MUCH better than the Note II imo, when I sleep, my phone is facing upward and not downward, my alarm is much louder this way because its right near my ear, rather than being muffled on the table.

msavic6 said:
Would you say its worth upgrading to the Note3 if you already own the S4? I have the opportunity to sell the S4 and add $200 and grab a note 3.
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That's a damn good deal.
My s4 was almost brand new and I only got $350 for it.
I paid the difference of $400.
And the used market here is very competitive.

CorruptedSanity said:
That's a damn good deal.
My s4 was almost brand new and I only got $350 for it.
I paid the difference of $400.
And the used market here is very competitive.
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Wow I would never sell my S4 for a measly $350. I can get roughly $550 for my unlocked S4 here and a brand new phone could get $600.
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SM-N9005 is very rare here, and getting a N900 over an S4 9505 is not an option for me.
I get bored easily from the same rom,so I ''need'' roms like liquidsmooth,MIUI,Carbon,PACMAN...
The S4 has it all and bugless,I wonder if the Note 3 will get them too

nicholaschum said:
Of all reasons you listed, why didn't you just stick with your Note II then?
Also, how can you even block the current speakers when you hold your phone? Do you like to keep it standing vertically on your palm all the time? I find it physically impossible to cover the current speakers with my hand when I use the phone.
Please enlighten us on how you can block the speaker 'usually', when using your phone to call, or text or even watch a movie.
I don't see any logical reasoning behind covering the bottom at ANY time, it's just the most awkward way to hold a phone.
The current speaker layout is MUCH better than the Note II imo, when I sleep, my phone is facing upward and not downward, my alarm is much louder this way because its right near my ear, rather than being muffled on the table.
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I don't use any phone for more than a few months, just makes me bored. It wasn't easy to take a picture lol This is how you hold a phone which has almost no bezel and software buttons -apparently my screen is very dirty, didn't notice it without that flash- (you'd hit the capacitive buttons if you put your thumb on the front). How do you hold your phone? I also put my phone in portrait position on my bed while I'm lying, browsing the net and listening to some stuff, thankfully I enabled 180 degree rotating so I can use it upside down.
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vegetaleb said:
SM-N9005 is very rare here, and getting a N900 over an S4 9505 is not an option for me.
I get bored easily from the same rom,so I ''need'' roms like liquidsmooth,MIUI,Carbon,PACMAN...
The S4 has it all and bugless,I wonder if the Note 3 will get them too
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Well, the point of a Note 3 is to take advantage of the big screen and the S Pen, which is why people usually tend to run TW based ROMs on this device. With an S device, you can just convert it to a Nexus and not lose any functionality.
If you do decide to go for an N900 you get the advantage of having no known KNOX counter in download mode when flashing ROMs. Just import a 9005 from a website or get your friends to get one for you overseas, it's worth it.
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yulet said:
I don't use any phone for more than a few months, just makes me bored. It wasn't easy to take a picture lol This is how you hold a phone which has almost no bezel and software buttons -apparently my screen is very dirty, didn't notice it without that flash- (you'd hit the capacitive buttons if you put your thumb on the front). How do you hold your phone? I also put my phone in portrait position on my bed while I'm lying, browsing the net and listening to some stuff, thankfully I enabled 180 degree rotating so I can use it upside down.
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Lol, why would you hold your phone like that 'usually'? Is that how you make calls, or check Facebook/Instragram/Twitter/Tapatalk?
You can move your finger a bit closer to the capacitive button without touching it, or you can lip the speaker so it is louder when you play songs out loud or watch videos.

nicholaschum said:
Lol, why would you hold your phone like that 'usually'? Is that how you make calls, or check Facebook/Instragram/Twitter/Tapatalk?
You can move your finger a bit closer to the capacitive button without touching it, or you can lip the speaker so it is louder when you play songs out loud or watch videos.
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That's the most comfortable way for me. It's not a problem when making calls but it's very annoying when playing games or watching a video. I usually have my bluetooth headphones or my external speakers connected when listening to music.
Remember what Apple said when people had reception issues? YOU'RE HOLDING IT WRONG! LOL
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yulet said:
That's the most comfortable way for me. It's not a problem when making calls but it's very annoying when playing games or watching a video. I usually have my bluetooth headphones or my external speakers connected when listening to music.
Remember what Apple said when people had reception issues? YOU'RE HOLDING IT WRONG! LOL
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I dunno, I usually keep that area free of blockade, maybe because I'm used to PSP/PS3 controllers I tend to keep my fingers off those areas when I play a game.
I barely use my speaker to play music, I only use it for Alarms and the rare occasion of showing someone a Youtube video on the street. Listening to music or watching my videos all rely on my BT earbuds.

[Q] Note 3 or S5 ?

Hey guys. Tomorrow I am going to buy a new phone and I am deciding between S5 and Note 3. I was going to buy the Note 3 when I just notice that In my countru the price of the Note 3 and S5 is absolutely Identical (32GB Note 3 and 16GB S5). So is the screen on the S5 really better or there isn't a big difference and how is the battery life on the both devices ? Is the Camera on the S5 better in low light or its the same as the note 3 ? Is the Speaker in the S5 better ?

niksssss said:
Hey guys. Tomorrow I am going to buy a new phone and I am deciding between S5 and Note 3. I was going to buy the Note 3 when I just notice that In my countru the price of the Note 3 and S5 is absolutely Identical (32GB Note 3 and 16GB S5). So is the screen on the S5 really better or there isn't a big difference and how is the battery life on the both devices ? Is the Camera on the S5 better in low light or its the same as the note 3 ? Is the Speaker in the S5 better ?
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From seeing both at my cellphone carrier's store:
- Note 3 has better speakers, must be because IP67 in S5.
- Screen is better, smaller looks sharper and definitely brighter.
- Can't tell about battery life, haven't had a Note 3 for much time. Reviewers put them in nearly equal terms with slight advantage to the S5 (AnandTech).
- Camera is good, but low light is a weakness... so they most likely are in the same ground. None has OIS.
- Both seem to have poor memory management, Note 3 has 3 GB of RAM though but S5 has newer, faster chipset.
I picked the S5 because of the more recent stock software (Touchwiz in S5 is quite better than the previous iteration IMHO) and the form factor, try them both if possible. The decision is more if you want a phablet or a normal factor.

For latest and 2014 software features and latest hardware go for s5. If u need pen phone and big screen then note 3, but I think note 3 is getting old as it is late 2013 phone. Note 4 is coming with more than s5 soon on September.
So you can wait for it too..
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Mandeep148 said:
For latest and 2014 software features and latest hardware go for s5. If u need pen phone and big screen then note 3, but I think note 3 is getting old as it is late 2013 phone. Note 4 is coming with more than s5 soon on September.
So you can wait for it too..
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I was going to buy the S5 yesterday but I saw its back and it looks just awful and the phone feels like a cheap Chinese copy of a real samsung phone. The note 3 feels a bit better (the plastic actually feels like leather) and I like its looks a lot better. But then comes the Software and Hardware that is a lot better on the S5. I am really confused right now

I own both. Personally I much, much prefer the Note 3.
First some advice.
If you've got a few months left to wait, wait to see what the Note 4 is going to be. 1st week of September is when it'll be announced, should start selling early october. Also, the S5 Prime with top-specs is expected somewhere in the middle of the year. Wait for that, if you can. The current S5 is a joke.
So...
The camera on the S5 is a little better, it's IP67 and the colours on the screen are prettier. But that's about it.
The Note has a bigger screen. Yes, the S5 had a more saturated screen, but in my opinion bigger is more useful. Particularly for entertainment or multitasking.
The additional 16GB of internal storage is very, very relevant. 4.4.2 breaks moving apps to the SDcard, so you'll need it (unless you root, which breaks KNOX)
More RAM. 2GB vs 3GB. I know there are some who say "You don't need 2GB(It's actually less than that)". You do. The S5 has some horrendous lag, and the memory runs full very, very quickly.
The S5 has a slightly faster CPU (2.3Ghz vs 2.5Ghz), but the RAM is such a bottleneck that you barely notice the increase in speed. I can't for the life of me figure out why they would use only 2GB.
The Spen. Even if you're not a pen user, it comes with some nifty tools. Particularly the Pen Window is very useful, as it enables you to answer messages without switching away from your film or game. The pen also enables you to use your phone when eating, because you don't have to worry about greasy fingers on the screen.
The camera on the Note 3 is rather crap in low light. And I'm putting that nicely. It looks like an oil painting. The S5 has a slightly bigger sensor, making it a little better in low light.
And then there's the design. I can't help it, the S5 looks to me like something you buy as a toy for your 5 year old niece. It just looks so cheap. (particularly the White one..) At least the Note 3 looks like it costs 700 euro(releaseprice)...
Unless you're a fitness buff, I don't see the point of all those health gimmicks. There are functional heartrate apps that use the flashlight on the Note 3 and match the results of an actualy monitor besides it.
I do have to say the S5 is a little better at surviving drops and bumps. It can handle a bit more rough treatment. The Note 3 is fairly fragile by comparison. So if you lead an active lifestyle or are clumsy, and you don't want a case, an S5 might be a better idea.
All in all, I'd go with the Note 3 anyday. Bu tthat's my personal choice.

ShadowLea said:
I own both. Personally I much, much prefer the Note 3.
All in all, I'd go with the Note 3 anyday. Bu tthat's my personal choice.
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Thanks for the reply. I am going to see them both at my local store and choose then. Also the S5 is kind of hard to find in my country.

niksssss said:
Thanks for the reply. I am going to see them both at my local store and choose then. Also the S5 is kind of hard to find in my country.
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Yes I agree that s5 feels cheap. But I think in mobile business no one company is perfect. Every company have their bad side and their popularity side.
S5 / Samsung don't concentrate on design, but Samsung software is really smart and mostly people like it. Its rich in features like hell.
Like I said every company have down and good side. In mobile business that is the main thing..
HTC and make premium design but simple software. But difference is HTC mostly good in sound music and simplycity but Sony good for camera. So depends upon you. That is business.
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Mandeep148 said:
Yes I agree that s5 feels cheap. But I think in mobile business no one company is perfect. Every company have their bad side and their popularity side.
S5 / Samsung don't concentrate on design, but Samsung software is really smart and mostly people like it. Its rich in features like hell.
Like I said every company have down and good side. In mobile business that is the main thing..
HTC and make premium design but simple software. But difference is HTC mostly good in sound music and simplycity but Sony good for camera. So depends upon you. That is business.
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A good point, but a bit of a moot one, since the choice is between the Samsung Note 3 and the Samsung S5...

Wait for n4 XD
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The problem is that I cant wait. My HTC One broke and now I am using this - http://i-cdn.phonearena.com/images/phones/30779-xlarge/Nokia-100-3.jpg And I need my phone... not just for games and facebook, but for school. It helps me out a lot. And also phones in my country come a bit late. You can barely find S5 and its been a month since its release.
Also i checked both of the phones in the local store and I am in a even bigger dilemma now I see how the S-pen can come useful, but I find the note 3 a bit big for everyday use. Also The S5 seems kind of slow.. I dont know why but it even seems slower than my HTC One. The camera need a lot of time to open photos after I took them and usually this drives me crazy...
The things most important to me are:
1. Performance
2. Battery
3. Camera
My one usually did the job with the battery and the performance but the camera wasn't what I expected. It takes great shots but 4MP isnt enough for zooming and I often need to zoom my photos to read some text or other...

niksssss said:
The problem is that I cant wait. My HTC One broke and now I am using this - http://i-cdn.phonearena.com/images/phones/30779-xlarge/Nokia-100-3.jpg And I need my phone... not just for games and facebook, but for school. It helps me out a lot. And also phones in my country come a bit late. You can barely find S5 and its been a month since its release.
Also i checked both of the phones in the local store and I am in a even bigger dilemma now I see how the S-pen can come useful, but I find the note 3 a bit big for everyday use. Also The S5 seems kind of slow.. I dont know why but it even seems slower than my HTC One. The camera need a lot of time to open photos after I took them and usually this drives me crazy...
The things most important to me are:
1. Performance
2. Battery
3. Camera
My one usually did the job with the battery and the performance but the camera wasn't what I expected. It takes great shots but 4MP isnt enough for zooming and I often need to zoom my photos to read some text or other...
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Get n3 if you can't wait.
Also make sure you get snapdragon version of it, exynos sucks big time. I was looking forward to n3 but didn't buy because SD ain't available in my country.
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S5 easy for one hand use. Note 3 is too big
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For you to compare:
http://blog.laptopmag.com/galaxy-s5-vs-note-3

The 32GB of the Note3 is good. The S5 is easy to find in 16Gb but 32GB would be better but hard to find and more expensive. Go with Note3 or wait for N4. Also consider OnePlus one or Oppo Find if you can wait.
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Are You serious? Once time You will taste 5 inch + screen You will stay with it forever, if I had to choose s5 and note1 I will take note1.Spen is powerfull.. Actually I Got note2 and im not even thinking about s4/s5. Im thinking about note4,
You will use it at school, take note, even the name of phone is an answer, Im making my lessons on that phone,
sorry for my English im not the Best at it
And sometimes it works like magnet for girls..
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Get the note 3 if you dont mind a larger device. basically get the same phone, minus finger print sensor and heartrate monitor. Except you can get 32gb for the price of 16gb.

graco2213 said:
Are You serious? Once time You will taste 5 inch + screen You will stay with it forever,
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but S5 is also a 5 inch + screen lol...

Just go for the latest.
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Hmmm... If you have issues with your own "size", go with the note 3, just as you did when you got the big screen and truck. Or if you're a "size queen" as they're called, go for a note 3. But if you like the finger print gimmick, I pretty much do, or like me sometimes find yourself on hallucinogenic escapades that take you at times in the rain, shower/bath or under waterfalls, the ip6 whatever the rest of it is, will come in handy. Man, everyone talking about the lag, I sure wish I didn't agree. There must be a solution. Off to another sub forum. I want to find the solution. Chime in if any of you know of a rom/trick that speeds this phone up.
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Guys. Thanks for the info but I already got the S5. I got it becouse it's a bit smaller device and the Note 3's camera in low light is alful. Also note 3 has 13MP but you can use the camera in 16:9 aspect ratio only on 10MP. On the S5 the 16MP are 16:9. I will miss the s-pen but thats the only thing that I will miss. I also got the s5 becouse I think that it will recieve faster updates. I find the S5 a bit slow (even slower than my one) and also not a big fan of touchwiz. (I didnt think that I will miss sense so much) But overall im happy with the S5 becouse the battery lasts more than twice than my old HTC one and the battery was the most important thing to me.
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