Nobody expects Samsung to surprise with the design of the new smartphone that it will present very soon, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. In fact, it will most likely be practically the same as the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, and very similar to the Galaxy S4. We already have a render of an accessory manufacturer for the flagship.
And no, there are no surprises, as you can see, with a fairly conservative design, rectangular with slightly rounded corners, the classic button rectangular from Samsung. And to top it all off, the render is white, so there are practically no differences from the previous version. However, on a device with such a large screen, the design always goes unnoticed, since the entire front is occupied by the display. Also, keep in mind that to minimize the size, they must also reduce bezels, so the screen occupies an even larger proportion of the front of the smartphone.
Spigen is the company that published this render, which will probably be based on the data they have about it. Samsung Galaxy Note 3. It would not be surprising if they had a unit of these, so they could prepare the cases they make for the Galaxy Note 3. In that case, the render would be even more important. However, we can't confirm that the smartphone will look like this. In reality, it could be completely different. Even Spigen's photo could be intended to confuse. In any case, it's clear that to know the final design of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 We'll still have to wait. But not too long, because very soon, on September 4th, the new phone will be officially presented smart of the South Koreans. In addition, the official presentation of the Samsung Galaxy Gear, the smartwatch that will compete with the Sony SmartWatch 2 and the watch that Apple would launch later.
Design and materials
The body maintains the philosophy of the range, but with a better use of frames which allows you to integrate a larger screen without increasing its size. Its measurements are 151,2 x 79,2 x 8,3 mm and the weight stays in 168 grams, very contained figures for a panel of 5,7 inches.
The rear part passes to a surface that simulates leather, provides more grip and a feeling of quality, reduces scratches and preserves the removable lid for changing the battery. The side uses plastic with a wrought metal appearance, which is less curved and more square, improving grip.
The classic layout is maintained around the edges: power button on one side, volume on the other, audio output on top, speaker and microUSB 3.0 connector down. This port speeds up charging and transfers and is backward compatible with microUSB 2.0.
Useful design details: two microphones for noise cancellation, bottom slot for the S Pen with detection when extracting/inserting, and a solid assembly despite its lightness.
Screen and multimedia
The screen is Super AMOLED FullHD de 5,7 inches with a density of 386 dpi. There is a noticeable jump in brightness and legibility under sunlight, with excellent viewing anglesPicture modes allow you to choose between a more vibrant (Dynamic) or a more faithful (Movie) profile, the latter being the most color-balanced.
The automatic brightness control works well and the panel shows remarkable maturity: deep blacks, high contrast and an outstanding experience for video, gaming and reading.
Performance, memory and autonomy
Inside you can mount Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 2,3 GHz with Adreno GPU 330 or a Exynos Octa Mali-T628 depending on the market. Added to this are 3 GB of RAM, key to moving with ease advanced multitasking and secure profiles in parallel.
Storage is 32 / 64 GB expandable by microSD up to 64 GBThe microSD tray sits above the microSIM to optimize internal space. Everything is powered by a 3.200 mAh battery which offers full-time even with intensive use.
El microUSB 3.0 speeds up file loading and copying compared to 2.0, while maintaining compatibility with traditional cables.
Software, productivity and S Pen
It comes with Android and the layer TouchWiz, very complete in quick settings, customizable lock screen and functions such as Air View. Integrates news reader with Flipboard technology and a practical one hand mode which rescales the entire interface.
In the professional field it stands out Samsung Knox, which separates personal and work environments with isolated data and protected access. For the home, there is Kids Mode with parental controls. The multi-window allows you to open apps at the same time and, with the S Pen, draw the area where you want to launch a new “Pencil Window”.
El S Pen is the star: Wacom technology, extraction detection and palm rejection. The menu Air Command offers five key accesses: Action Memo (recognizes numbers, emails or addresses and acts), Scrapbook (clippings with link to source), Write Screen (note on captures), S finder (global search) and Pen Window (open apps in drawn windows). Handwriting is integrated into the keyboard and S Notes improve with easy charts and Evernote integration.
Cameras and video
The rear camera is 13 SM and the front of 2 SM. In video it reaches 4K is 30 fps, 1080p is 60 fps y HD to 120 fps for slow motion. Stabilization is by with and low-light performance is decent; automatic mode generally offers better results than manual adjustment. It adds modes like 360-degree panoramas and scene-specific profiles.
Connectivity and extras
Compatible with LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbps), WiFi a / b / g / n / ac, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, NFC, GPS + GLONASS, infrared for command, DLNA / MHL 2.0 and high-quality audio. It incorporates sensors barometer, temperature, moisture, gestures y Hall. There is a variant Note 3 Neo with a more economical approach, 5,5-inch screen and tweaked hardware.
All-rounder: refined design, large and quality screen, power for everything and a S Pen that makes a real difference in productivity and creativity, without sacrificing autonomy, full connectivity and a versatile 4K camera.
