Galaxy Note 3
Faux-leather phablet.
The Galaxy Note 3 is a flagship Samsung smartphone released Sep 2013, with a launch price of $700. It pairs the Snapdragon 800 / Exynos 5420 with a 5.7" FHD AMOLED display, a capable main camera and a 3,200 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 76/100 — Note 3 faux-leather. Standout strengths: first samsung 4k video. and s pen + 3 gb ram in 2013. Main trade-off: faux-leather plastic.
Note 3 faux-leather.
Note 3 introduced 4K video to Samsung and brought 3 GB RAM to mobile — the controversial faux-leather phablet.
Read the full review- First Samsung 4K video.
- S Pen + 3 GB RAM in 2013.
- Removable battery.
- IR blaster.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Galaxy Note 3 compares
| Galaxy Note 3 | iPhone 12 Pro Max | Galaxy A54 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 76 | 76 | 76 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 800 / Exynos 5420 | Apple A14 Bionic | Exynos 1380 |
| Display | 5.7" FHD AMOLED | 6.7" OLED 60 Hz | 6.4" Super AMOLED |
| Main camera | — | 12 MP · f/1.6 | 50 MP · f/1.8 |
| Battery | 3,200 mAh | 3,687 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $700 | $1,099 | $449 |
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 $700 (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 / Exynos 5420 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy Note 3 have?
The Galaxy Note 3 ships with 3 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.
What colours does the Galaxy Note 3 come in?
The Galaxy Note 3 is available in 4 colours: Jet Black, Classic White, Blush Pink, Merlot Red.
Is the Galaxy Note 3 worth buying?
Note 3 introduced 4K video to Samsung and brought 3 GB RAM to mobile — the controversial faux-leather phablet. SpecEagle gives the Galaxy Note 3 an editorial score of 76/100.
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