Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy Note 3: The 2013 Note — a faux-leather back and a refined S Pen.
SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2013·$699·Score 36/100
The Note 3 paired a fast Snapdragon 800 with a refined S Pen and removable battery. The faux-leather back aside, it was excellent in 2013 — now history.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.7" FHD AMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon 800
Memory
3 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
13 MP · f/2.2
Battery
3,200 mAh
Weight
168 g
What stands out
- Fast Snapdragon 800 with 3 GB RAM — strong for 2013.
- Refined S Pen with Air Command.
- Removable battery and microSD.
- Early 4K video capture.
What to watch
- Faux-leather plastic back divided opinion.
- Fiddly microUSB 3.0 port.
- Software ended at Android 5.
- Discontinued — a vintage device.
The phone it has to beat
Nexus 5 (LG)
$349 · score 84/100