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What will be your next phone after the Note?

Samsung GALAXY Note III
Screen: 6.3" 1080x1920 500NIT SUPER AMOLED II Display 349PPI running at 320DPI
Processor: 1.8GHz Samsung EXYNOS 5440 big.LITTLE architecture with ARM Mali T628 with 3GB RAM
Operating System: Android Key Lime Pie 5.0
Camera: 2.1M BSI Wide-Angle 1080P Front Camera, 13M Sony Exmor RS Rear Camera 1080P 60FPS
Available Capacity: 32GB, 64GB, 128GB with MicroSD Support
Battery: 4000mah Battery

Wont go down to smaller screen size.
Will wait for note3
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Either a Note 3 or something WP8, depending on how the Surface fares.

A nexus phablet.
I can't use small screens any longer. And the fast updates for nexus phones is really tempting.

A phableted Motorola Nexus

Most definitely a motorola nexus or any other big screen with high PPI product that ships with pure android.
I waited my note for a whole month SGSII and iphone 4s were very very tempting during that period.
Big screen and cpu was the main reason behind my choice. Now that i see samsung wasted it with silly TW interface I will most probably go with a vanilla android phablet.

The note 3 ,the note 1is still great and as we have no 4g in the uk ,not worh dumping
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Probably Note 2 if it really feels faster that NOte 1.
I cant see myself going back to smaller display although ios is very tempting.
nexus is slow but gets updates like crazy !

Note 3. I'm happy with Note 1.
Cheers, Markus

I think most people will agree with me that it'll be hard for us to go down on screen sizes now. My 2 months old Note recently got stolen but I'm going for another Note 1 as soon as I save up enough money. Note 2 isn't appealing enough for me to spend the extra $250 CAD. Next phone, probably Note 3 or what lakame suggested, a Nexus phablet if it exists.

Phone after GN
I am hooked with GN. My next phone will be GN2 or GN3.

note 3 probably
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Note 3 period.
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Depend how much money in my pocket..

Depending on the JB update... If its like the leaked pics, i'll go for the note 3. If it's cut down, note 2

A Nexus. No more non-nexus bull$hit.
Seriously.

Note II....
Already have it

GN2 ou OPPO Find 5

Interesting, majority wants the Note 3.
But until Super AMOLED improves its longevity, i'll be hopping on the LCD wagon.

Note 2 very likely. No wait to go smaller now
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Note 2 to S4 or no...??

I have the opportunity to upgrade to the S4 and preorder on Verizon tomorrow. Not sure if I should. I know the Note 3 will be out in 8 months or so and have the 8 core processor and be the new flagship phone. I kinda feel lije I want something new right now though. Need someone to sway me....Help!

It comes down to new flagship device now, or new flagship device later. Obviously if you wait, you'll have the Note 3 which will almost assuredly be a better Galaxy S4. On the other hand, shortly after that, the Galaxy S5 or whatever will be out and you'll have a superior device to the Note 3. Really it comes down to if you upgrade multiple times a year, if you don't mind waiting for something better and using that, or if you just want to get the best you can when it arrives and stick with it for awhile.

All S4 features will come to Note 2 eventually (all but IR Blaster).
I would wait for Note 3 or even Note 4. I'm taking the aproach to buy once every 2 Galaxy devices.
My first was an S2 and I'll be getting the S4 soon, then the S6 and so on.
If you like the Note flagship I would advise you to stick with it and do the same.
Unless you have money to spare and like to have the latest flagship always. That's up to you.

only reason i didn't get the note 2 was resolution, but i would rather have the smaller 5 inch 1080 screen than 720 on a rather larger phone.

MaKTaiL said:
All S4 features will come to Note 2 eventually (all but IR Blaster).
I would wait for Note 3 or even Note 4. I'm taking the aproach to buy once every 2 Galaxy devices.
My first was an S2 and I'll be getting the S4 soon, then the S6 and so on.
If you like the Note flagship I would advise you to stick with it and do the same.
Unless you have money to spare and like to have the latest flagship always. That's up to you.
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I bet you're right. I have an S3 that I gave up for the Note 2 and when I grab the S3 it feels so small. I realize you really can't replace a Note with anything but a Note. Now that the Mega devices are certain, it's safe to say the Note 3 will remain 5.5" since 5.8 and 6.3 is Mega. I was afraid when N3 talk was bigger. If the S4 features makes its way to N2, I would/could be content. I really dont care about IR Blaster...I use harmony remotes.
Thank you guys

S4 is what I will recommend you. I know you may want to probably wait for note 3 but again you won't have that great resolution of which the critics are talking about. Check out the reviews everywhere.. They are calling it the supernova... If you wait for another 8 months then again you will think that I should wait for S5 which will be due in next 4 months from then.. Don't think too much. Go for s4 and you shall never regret it
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The Note 3 will most likely have the same 1080p screen as the S4.

I hope they do what they did with the Note 3 that they did with the S4 in that the screen is improved and larger but the physical size of the phone does not increase. They just reduce the bezel area to get a larger screen size in the same or slightly smaller physical body. I would imagine that other physical improvements will be made with the Note 3 that will only improve the experience. S4 looks awesome but if they take what they have done with the S4 and incorporate it into the Note 3 it really will be the phone to have. Just my thoughts and why I'll be passing on the S4 and staying with the Note 2 until something dramatically better comes out.

Lots of fingers are pointing to the note 3 going 6+ inches. Seems to be getting a bit out of control at that point.
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I would say no. I think overall the S4 is slightly better but its definitely not worth the extra money from a note 2, a device that is absolutely phenomenal.
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S4 is an upgrade to S3, not the Note II. Note line targets power users who need more screen real estate and battery juice, unlike S4. I didn't go for a Note 2 based on its processor etc. alone, but the whole package. So for me, going for an S4 (or HTC One) is actually a downgrade, personally.
PS, interesting comparison here, despite not being the most objective:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEfG2K1EYlY

I recently had to decided this too I think note 2 will be too big for practical use, s4 is a nice happy medium in my opinion
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Old thread back again, anyway. I have used all the galaxy series, currently I have note 2 which is more than enough for me. Still I will upgrade because of my dirty habit of upgrading the gadgets. I will have problems in adjusting hands 5.5 to 5 inches, but I will get used to it. S4 is good enough to play for next 6 months until note 3 arrives. I am in bit of confusion for note 3. For me 5.5 inch is just more than enough, but 6 inch or 6.3 inch is a deal breaker for me. It will be too big.

sohebq said:
Old thread back again, anyway. I have used all the galaxy series, currently I have note 2 which is more than enough for me. Still I will upgrade because of my dirty habit of upgrading the gadgets. I will have problems in adjusting hands 5.5 to 5 inches, but I will get used to it. S4 is good enough to play for next 6 months until note 3 arrives. I am in bit of confusion for note 3. For me 5.5 inch is just more than enough, but 6 inch or 6.3 inch is a deal breaker for me. It will be too big.
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Would you say note 2 is too big for every day use e.g commuting one hand use ? Would be great to have ur opinion having used both 5inch and 5.5
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obviously note 2 is not great for one handed use. You could theoretically use it with the one handed mode, but it is struggle, especially when you switch between small and large keyboard layouts. It's a fair trade-off for me though, pros by far outweigh the cons, and you get used to the screen fast.

topcat07 said:
Would you say note 2 is too big for every day use e.g commuting one hand use ? Would be great to have ur opinion having used both 5inch and 5.5
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I won't say its toooo big, but yeah its big. Good that I have big hands too, it only sometimes gets irritating but most of the time, its fine, manageable in hands and pocket. For me its the limit, above that would not be a wise decision.

Most of the new gimmicks Sammy have put together for s4 will eventually make its way to note 2. Some leaks about flagship devices of other oems coming in q3 points to s4 getting outdated sooner than one thinks so I'd recommend to wait for note 3

topcat07 said:
Would you say note 2 is too big for every day use e.g commuting one hand use ? Would be great to have ur opinion having used both 5inch and 5.5
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I thought the Note 2 was big until I started using it. It took some time to get used to one-handed use, but it comes. I have small hands. There are some things that require to use two hands where it would be one on most phones. For instance, when I am checking email. If I am in a message and wanna go back to inbox. The back arrow is small in the top left corner. My thumb just wont make it. That's the one I constantly struggle with. Other than that, I love the N2 size. I will never go any bigger. Not even in the slightest.

I know this is an old thread, came across is in Google. But let me chime in here, I am in the same boat, I have the Note 2 but I also have an iPad Mini. I am thinking, do I need a tablet and a phablet?
barondebxl said:
I would say no. I think overall the S4 is slightly better but its definitely not worth the extra money from a note 2, a device that is absolutely phenomenal.
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Note III will be Announced on September 4

5.7 full hd display
3gb ram
13mp camera and many more
The next generation Galaxy Note phablet from Samsung is one of the most anticipated devices of the year, so understandably rumors about it aren't hard to come by. According to latest report the Galaxy Note III will be announced two days before IFA 2013 kicks off - on September 4.
The report also says Samsung Galaxy Note III is said to sport a 5.7" Super AMOLED display, rather than the 6" unit that was most frequently mentioned so far. The 1080p resolution is still expected to feature a Snapdragon 800 chipset or an Exynos 5 Octa processor along with 3 GB of RAM.
Furthermore, the third generation Galaxy Note phablet is said to come out with a 13 megapixel rear camera and will be slightly thinner than the Galaxy Note II with its profile measuring 8mm.
Unfortunately, there is no official word from Samsung just yet, but the IFA 2013 launch seems inevitable, considering the strong competition in the phablet club.
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_iii_to_be_unveiled_at_ifa_2013_-news-6327.php

I'm still sporting my Infuse and will be in line for one of these. Just became available for an upgrade.....great timing.
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5.7 and 1080p 99% pentile , with a so so chip that will have the same relative 3D power than the note at 720p.
Skipping to note 3.
Call me again when they launch a 1080p non-pentile with better processor and 6" without bezel to put the frontal samsung logo.

As I feared, the Note 3 will be a minor update to the Note 2. Samsung needs to bring a new phablet to remain competitive in this market segment and so it decided to fit the S4's camera, fit a new processor with dubious real life performance improvement, slightly increase the size of the screen and make it FHD to keep it up with the Joneses. Big deal...
Note 4, please.

This does NOT make me anxious for the Note 3 to be released.
Seems they want me to pay hundreds of dollars just to upgrade to a 1080p display that's slightly larger, and I bet we'll lose A LOT of battery life too (because of the bigger/higher resolution display).

http://www.sammobile.com/2013/07/18/first-alleged-samsung-galaxy-note-iii-images-surface/
Did you guys check this? I hope its fake. Plz samsung change the designnn.
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People will not go for Note 3 for any minor updates. I have seen lots who are selling their good old Samsung and going for Xolo and MicroMax in India.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 2.

snrama said:
People will not go for Note 3 for any minor updates.
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I tend to agree with you. Of course there are always consumers who want to have the latest phone, but considering the price tag and that the Note series consumer is, IMO, a bit more tech savvy than the S series consumer, I believe that the Note 3 sales will be disappointing.
I look at the price of my Note 2 and the price tag of my laptop and they are about the same. When people look at the size of my Note 2 and ask "is that a cellphone?" I always answer: "actually, it is a pocket computer that also makes phone calls", 'cause that's the way I see my Note 2 (and in that perspective, 5.5" isn't too big).
Now, I'm not going to sell my laptop just because the new generation has some minor hardware updates. I don't really need them and it does not make any financial sense to spend money on a new laptop when my current one suits my needs perfectly. Specially in these times when we must think twice before spending our money. This reasoning also applies to my "pocket computer that also makes phone calls", i.e., my Note 2.
The two things that I really miss in my everyday use of the Note 2 is a slightly bigger screen to take notes, browse and read PDFs, and improved sunlight legibility. A camera with better low light quality and an image stabilizer that actually works would also be handy. The Note 3 brings none of this. Hence, I'll save my money for whatever future device offers me the features I really need, Samsung or not.

kersh said:
5.7 and 1080p 99% pentile , with a so so chip that will have the same relative 3D power than the note at 720p.
Skipping to note 3.
Call me again when they launch a 1080p non-pentile with better processor and 6" without bezel to put the frontal samsung logo.
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+1.
I'm really disappointed in Note III specs, I'm already looking for this beast: Sony Xperia Z Ultra :good:

I used Note 2 since the first day it was released, which makes it about almost 10 months old already. And to me, with the direction Samsung is heading by releasing so many variants, S4 Zoom, S4 Active, S4 Snap 800, S4 LTE Snap 600, S4 GSM Octa and so on makes me wanna puke, and I'm pretty sure there'll be at least 2-3 variants of Note 3. Hence, for once, I'm going to the brand that I hated so much last year, but now I've come to respect in terms of developer support and that is Sony. I'll go with Xperia Z Ultra. I don't need the S-Pen since I've used it for less than 50 times, so with Z Ultra, if I need to jot down notes, I'll take some pen or pencil and be done with it.Plus, the ROMs will have less bloatware too :victory::victory::victory: and that's an epic win for me

Or maybe, just maybe, we could actually wait for Samsung to reveal Note 3, and then discus on specs and if it's worth of upgrade.

I don't think I will upgrade to the Note III. I am getting my Note II in a few days, but I have used the Note II since launch date since I bought one for my dad. I am sure we can see a 2.3-2.5 GHz Snapdragon 800 or Exynos Octa Core Processor with 13 MP camera, 1080p resolution, a screen around 5.9", 2-4 GB of RAM (probably 3), 3600-3800 mAh battery, upgraded S-Pen support, a bunch of the S4 features, some unique features for the Note III, non-pentile display too, etc. The only things that I see as an upgrade are the processor and RAM really. The screen resolution is nice, but it is not necessary/ground breaking to have for app usage since devs support many devices. The camera will be amazing like the S4's, the battery life will be compensating the increase in screen resolution power. I wouldn't be surprised if we see three Note III's, an LTE model, an international HSPA+ (N7200), and LTE-Advanced model.

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Clearer-image-of-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-III-leaks_id45553
Latest from rumours.
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Alexei Volkoff said:
IOf course there are always consumers who want to have the latest phone, but considering the price tag and that the Note series consumer is, IMO, a bit more tech savvy than the S series consumer, I believe that the Note 3 sales will be disappointing.
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There will be people who always need to buy any model or brand as I do see a good sales being an authorised reseller for many brands, but the market prediction is low on Note 3. Just need to wait and watch..

snrama said:
There will be people who always need to buy any model or brand as I do see a good sales being an authorised reseller for many brands, but the market prediction is low on Note 3. Just need to wait and watch..
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I cautiously agree.
But at the end of the day, the stats on the final product will make it or break it I think. Every website is throwing out any rumor that they can find, and I'm not believing most of it.

apallohadas said:
I cautiously agree.
But at the end of the day, the stats on the final product will make it or break it I think. Every website is throwing out any rumor that they can find, and I'm not believing most of it.
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true, not only website.. even the so called "branded companies" throws a lot of rumors :good:, personal experience!

I also used the Note 2 since launch date (10 months). The more I use it the more i appreciate it for it's battery life, performance and a nice big screen. I never had a phone that I liked this much. I usually own a phone for 2 years so this should last me till Note 4.

boodies said:
I also used the Note 2 since launch date (10 months). The more I use it the more i appreciate it for it's battery life, performance and a nice big screen. I never had a phone that I liked this much. I usually own a phone for 2 years so this should last me till Note 4.
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I have had this note 2 for less than a month and I love it. Will get the note 3 because I know it will use the new Arm processor. I really think it sucks that Sammy used basically the same from the note 2 except for more ram and two more cores.
When you look at what is everything with Snapdragon quad, you can see how much more performance it provides.
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The mods have permitted us a sticky thread dedicated to discussion other devices. Let's try to focus these discussions there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2376459

Check this out...new gen exynos octa core..3 gb dram...just wait for upcoming note 3
http://m.techradar.com/news/phone-a...emory-unit-may-debut-in-galaxy-note-3-1168344

How is the screen compared to the note 2?

I pre ordered the note 3 from big red and I'm super excited but how much better is the screen and resolution compared to the note 2? I can't see my note 2 screen well in the sun so I'm hoping it's a bit better on the 3
Thanks for any feed back
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All AMOLEDs suffer from poor readability in sunlight. That is one of the tradeoffs vs LCD. I have read the N3 is slightly brighter than the N2, but not significantly better in sunlight.
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gsmarena did some screen tests and seems like it will have amongst the lowest screen reflectance of any device they tested. up there with the iphone 5!

Nice it's the only thing that has upset me about the n2 other then that this phone is just a beast
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How can the screen of N3 be brighter if according to gsmarena test the old Note 2 had brightness at 100% 402, and Note 3 at the same 100% level only 379 cd/m2. The Note 2 was already less bright than original Note 1, I had to root it and very first mod I put on it was app called A brighter Note, that increased the brightness about 10% up. I really want to see the Note3 screen and compare it to Note 2 or Note1.

Just do a little search on web there is info about that and its brighter....
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carlitos66 said:
How can the screen of N3 be brighter if according to gsmarena test the old Note 2 had brightness at 100% 402, and Note 3 at the same 100% level only 379 cd/m2. The Note 2 was already less bright than original Note 1, I had to root it and very first mod I put on it was app called A brighter Note, that increased the brightness about 10% up. I really want to see the Note3 screen and compare it to Note 2 or Note1.
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What do you mean the old Note 2? Are you talking about the original Note? That's old.
But the Note 2 is not even a year old and it was the most high end device you could get. It still is a high end device, not as powerful as the newer Note but it can hold its own. It has a great display fast processor and a pretty good GPU. I've used the S4 and you can't tell any difference in speed in task world (of course benchmark's are going to be higher) but that's just how it is as tech moves at a very high rate of speed.
Just to think that in about 9 month the Note 4 will be all the hype and it's going to have a 4k resolution display, 5+ GB of Ram a 64bit processor, a bigger display by about 1.5 - 1.9 inches. And it's going to be about the same size of the Note 3 just a little taller or wider but noting noticeable. It will also have the new Samsung 2.0 design, so it will most likely be aluminum and gorilla glass. But either way it's going to be different. I personally don't mind the design Samsung currently uses since it's very easy to take the battery out if you need to do fast swaps, ect and do on.
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Here you will find what you are searching for....

Onemoa said:
What do you mean the old Note 2? Are you talking about the original Note? That's old.
But the Note 2 is not even a year old and it was the most high end device you could get. It still is a high end device, not as powerful as the newer Note but it can hold its own. It has a great display fast processor and a pretty good GPU. I've used the S4 and you can't tell any difference in speed in task world (of course benchmark's are going to be higher) but that's just how it is as tech moves at a very high rate of speed.
Just to think that in about 9 month the Note 4 will be all the hype and it's going to have a 4k resolution display, 5+ GB of Ram a 64bit processor, a bigger display by about 1.5 - 1.9 inches. And it's going to be about the same size of the Note 3 just a little taller or wider but noting noticeable. It will also have the new Samsung 2.0 design, so it will most likely be aluminum and gorilla glass. But either way it's going to be different. I personally don't mind the design Samsung currently uses since it's very easy to take the battery out if you need to do fast swaps, ect and do on.
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Are you working for Samsung that you know all this? Because if you are not on their development team, do not post speculations and wishes what the Note 4 should be. What is there will be no Note 4 at all?
Read my post again carefully, I am simply asking about brightness of the "new" Note 3 that has been announced vs the "old" Note 2.
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Onemoa said:
What do you mean the old Note 2? Are you talking about the original Note? That's old.
But the Note 2 is not even a year old and it was the most high end device you could get. It still is a high end device, not as powerful as the newer Note but it can hold its own. It has a great display fast processor and a pretty good GPU. I've used the S4 and you can't tell any difference in speed in task world (of course benchmark's are going to be higher) but that's just how it is as tech moves at a very high rate of speed.
Just to think that in about 9 month the Note 4 will be all the hype and it's going to have a 4k resolution display, 5+ GB of Ram a 64bit processor, a bigger display by about 1.5 - 1.9 inches. And it's going to be about the same size of the Note 3 just a little taller or wider but noting noticeable. It will also have the new Samsung 2.0 design, so it will most likely be aluminum and gorilla glass. But either way it's going to be different. I personally don't mind the design Samsung currently uses since it's very easy to take the battery out if you need to do fast swaps, ect and do on.
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Are you working for Samsung that you know all this? Because if you are not on their development team, do not post speculations and wishes what the Note 4 should be. What if there will be no Note 4 at all?
Read my post again carefully, I am simply asking about brightness of the "new" Note 3 that has been announced vs the "old" Note 2.

Nvrenough said:
I pre ordered the note 3 from big red and I'm super excited but how much better is the screen and resolution compared to the note 2? I can't see my note 2 screen well in the sun so I'm hoping it's a bit better on the 3
Thanks for any feed back
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T.B.H I think that answer will have to wait until all of the mad scientist on this and other forums get the phone in their hands and they start testing the crap out the phone with different variables. Otherwise you will not get the answer you are looking for, or one that is correct.
Its less than a week away, and more info than anyone can possibly process will be 'known" about this phone for the user group to digest and regurgitate...

Onemoa said:
Just to think that in about 9 month the Note 4 will be all the hype and it's going to have a 4k resolution display, 5+ GB of Ram a 64bit processor, a bigger display by about 1.5 - 1.9 inches. And it's going to be about the same size of the Note 3 just a little taller or wider but noting noticeable.
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4K display will be overkill on a screen that size (not to mention a huge battery drain). The ppi is already post retina and I don't believe for a second that 4k content will be mainstream in 9 months so even more pointless to up a phone display that much. A RAM bump is possible but I don't see it getting 2 GB, maybe 1 GB. 64-bit processor, well that should have already happened, looks like Apple beat them to that first but at least none of us are really missing anything as I doubt many apps really take advantage.
The biggest laugh is the display increase. While I wouldn't be surprised at a Galaxy Mega with that screen increase, the Note certainly will not. ESPECIALLY if you claim the phone design will have nearly the same dimensions. The screen only got a very small bump from the Note 2 and that was largely from removing some of the bezel...and there's not much left to get. If they go completely flexible display to go true edge-to-edge they might get another .5" but not more.

Note 2 or S4

Hello, I'm upgrading soon and would like to know if anyone has experiences with both the Note 2 and S4. I know the spec differences and I'm leaning towards the Note. I would just like opinions of people the have used both. Thanks
Edit: sorry, needs to be moved to q&a section.
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get the S4, so much better than the Note 2, it's faster, better camera, more pocketable, more pixels, better screen, higher ppi, better software, longer battery life and so on.
The only thing Note 2 has is the stylus.

S4 is definitely a better option while doing a direct comparison. Since the price is almost same for both the phones its a pretty valid question.
The are 2 departments in which note 2 excels:
1. Considerably Huge battery
2. Spen with handwriting recognition and a bunch of other features.
So decide accordingly. If u can live without these 2 features go for S4 without hesitating.

kuromusha38 said:
get the S4, so much better than the Note 2, it's faster, better camera, more pocketable, more pixels, better screen, higher ppi, better software, longer battery life and so on.
The only thing Note 2 has is the stylus.
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Did you say longer battery life? You sir need an intervention.
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Note 2.... Hands down...
10 Months back i was in the same situation as u... but i opted Note 2 and very much satisfied that i made a right choice.
It's been 10 months now but i still don't feel need to upgrade to Note 3 either. This beast really rocks.
Now I've updated it to 4.3 as well, through OTA
S4 is a phone like all other phones, But Note 2 is "Note 2"

Note 2 FOREVER !It's very good
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Used to be a S4 owner but i sold it to buy Note 2 and i don't regret.
S4 over Note 2
- better display quality but not a huge difference , our eyes cannot make such a big difference between their ppi's.
- better camera , here you can see the differences.
- newer software ( but honestly i still prefer android 4.3 instead of 4.4 )
Note 2 over S4
- way much better battery , around 6+ hours of screen on with 1h games + 1h talk + 80% of the day wi-fi on
- better gaming , since the display it's bigger
- nicer design
This is my opinion,i hope it will be helpful for you.

Thanks for the input everyone! I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the Note II. I went with my gut on the Infuse and that was a great phone, now I'm going with my gut again on the Note.
:fingers-crossed:

Forever Samsung Note series (N7100-N8000 10.1):good:

whtsoxfan1 said:
Thanks for the input everyone! I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the Note II. I went with my gut on the Infuse and that was a great phone, now I'm going with my gut again on the Note.
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Welcome in our beloved n7100 forum. Congratulations :victory::victory::victory:

1 year and 3 months, don't regret buying it 1 single day.
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★Note II = True beast, since 2012.
☆S4 = Performance house, since 2013.
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Note 2 = improved usability, you have to spen practically a digital agenda
S4 = A modern smartphone
Now if you can buy, buy a note 3, the newest version of note 2 and much better than the S4

A Samsung Note Series is like a black dude.
Once you go black, you'll never go back mthrfkcr.
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note 2 obviously
CZ of the 2 gb ram ..it's the the ultimate phone till now...i hope you have grabed one...use for 2-3 months and wait kit kat official update after that unlock the potentials in your device by rooting and putting custom rom

Go with Galaxy S4

Seriously? Please add some context. Both phones are good but they're meant for different people. Well, sort of.
S4 is a more "mainstream" phone. A phone nobody will have problem using. A phone that is "compact" and has all the features necessary and more. It is meant to act as a phone suitable for everybody.
Note 2,different story. Bigger screen, stylus and note taking apps etc. Do the math. Note is basically a phone originally meant to replace paper and pencil. Of course it's much more than that. In fact most of us buy it because it has bigger screen. Also it's kind of less "mainstream" if you ask me. Want to differ from the crowd? Lol just joking.
I got Note not because I have particularly large hands but I still enjoy a big screen and like taking notes etc and act all cool by using the stylus. Joking again, I find the stylus rather useful.
So there you go, pick your side. Note(pun not intented) that S4 Is one generation ahead(year older), but the under-the-hood differences aren't too notable if you ask me. Personally I love big screens. Makes power usage easy and fun. Sure the big screen can be a disadvantage sometimes, can't argue with that.
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I would just wait another month and get S5 (almost as big as note 2, much better performance, but no stylus.... )

Almost as big as note 2?
Note 2 is 5.5"