Galaxy Note 3
The 2013 Note — a faux-leather back and a refined S Pen.
The Galaxy Note 3 is a flagship Samsung smartphone released Sep 2013, with a launch price of $699. It pairs the Snapdragon 800 with a 5.7" FHD AMOLED display, a 13 MP · f/2.2 main camera and a 3,200 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 36/100 — A strong 2013 Note — fast, with the practical removable battery. Standout strengths: fast snapdragon 800 with 3 gb ram — strong for 2013. and refined s pen with air command. Main trade-off: faux-leather plastic back divided opinion.
A strong 2013 Note — fast, with the practical removable battery.
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.
Read the full review- Fast Snapdragon 800 with 3 GB RAM — strong for 2013.
- Refined S Pen with Air Command.
- Removable battery and microSD.
- Early 4K video capture.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Galaxy Note 3 compares
| Galaxy Note 3 | Xperia Z1 | Galaxy S3 Mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 800 | Snapdragon 800 | NovaThor U8420 |
| Display | 5.7" FHD AMOLED | 5.0" FHD LCD | 4.0" Super AMOLED |
| Main camera | 13 MP · f/2.2 | 20.7 MP · f/2.0 | 5 MP · f/2.6 |
| Battery | 3,200 mAh | 3,000 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Launch price | $699 | $650 | $340 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy Note 3 released?
The Galaxy Note 3 was released in Sep 2013.
How much does the Galaxy Note 3 cost?
The Galaxy Note 3 launched at $699 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Galaxy Note 3 screen size and type?
The Galaxy Note 3 has a 5.7" FHD AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Galaxy Note 3 use?
The Galaxy Note 3 is powered by the Snapdragon 800 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy Note 3 have?
The Galaxy Note 3 ships with 3 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy Note 3 battery capacity?
The Galaxy Note 3 has a 3,200 mAh battery.
How fast does the Galaxy Note 3 charge?
The Galaxy Note 3 supports ~15 W wired charging.
Does the Galaxy Note 3 have wireless charging?
The Galaxy Note 3 supports Optional wireless charging.
What is the Galaxy Note 3 main camera?
The Galaxy Note 3 has a 13 MP · f/2.2 main camera.
How much does the Galaxy Note 3 weigh?
The Galaxy Note 3 weighs 168 g.
What colours does the Galaxy Note 3 come in?
The Galaxy Note 3 is available in 3 colours: Jet Black, Classic White, Blush Pink.
Is the Galaxy Note 3 worth buying?
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. SpecEagle gives the Galaxy Note 3 an editorial score of 36/100.
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