El Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is already about to be officially presented at the IFA in BerlinThere's no doubt that this will be the case, and we even know many of its technical specifications. However, what was not so clear was the version of the operating system it would come with; it seems that it will finally have 4.3 Android Jelly Bean.
In the rumor lists it was always indicated that the version of the operating system that the new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 would come with would be Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. This was because information about the smartphone began to become known long before the new version of the operating system was announced. On the other hand, it seemed unlikely that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 was going to have Android 4.3 Jelly Bean when currently only the Nexus and Google Edition have these versions available. However, it seems that this will be the case, so it will become the first smartphone to have this version that is neither a Nexus nor a Google Edition. And it seems clear that it will have Android 4.3 Jelly Bean because Samsung is already testing this new version on smartphones, proof that the firmware is ready, pending any checks that may remain before it is officially launched.
Updates for all Samsung
And what is also very likely is that the company will announce the updates for the company's other high-end smartphones, such as the Samsung Galaxy S4, or as its variants: the Galaxy S4 Zoom’s most emblematic landmarks, the Galaxy S4 Mini, as well as the Active Galaxy S4This would mean that the South Korean company would be the first to update its smartphones to the latest version of the operating system. It must be said that it's probably the company that's updating its smartphones the fastest in recent times, and that's always something to keep in mind when choosing a smartphone.
Specifications, hardware and performance
- Screen: Super AMOLED panel 5,7 inches with resolution Full HD (1920 x 1080), density of 386 dpi and protection Gorilla Glass 3.
- Conference proceedings: 3 GB of LPDDR3 RAM and internal storage of 32 / 64 GB, expandable by microSD up to 64 GB.
- Processors (depending on variant): Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (N9005) with Adreno 330 and support LTE Cat.4; or Octa 5 Exynos 5420 (N900) with Mali-T628 MP6 for GSM versions.
- Cameras: rear of 13 SM autofocussensor BSI, opening f / 2.2, 1/3.1″ and 31 mm; video 1080p is 60 fps y 4K is 30 fps (limited duration). Front of 2–2,1 MP with recording 1080p.
- Connectivity: Wireless 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac with MIMO, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, IR (remote control), DLNA, GPS with A‑GPS and GLONASS, MicroUSB 3.0 MHL 2.0 and connector of 3,5 mm.
- Battery: 3.200 mAh removable, with efficiency improvements thanks to system optimizations.
- Standard: accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, ambient light, barometer, temperature, moisture and gestures.
- Audio: High fidelity playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz.
Variants and connectivity by market
The Note 3 is primarily marketed as SM‑N900 (3G/GSM) y SM‑N9005 (4G/LTE). Offers Quad-band in 2G, HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100 in 3G and, depending on the region, common LTE bands such as 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600. Dispose of micro‑SIM (one slot) and form factor phablet thin (151,2 × 79,2 × 8,3 mm) with 168 g of weight and back with a leather-like finish. Not certified for water resistance.
Software, TouchWiz and S Pen
Arrives with 4.3 Android Jelly Bean and the interface TouchWiz from Samsung. Among the features are Multi-Window, S, WatchON (GO), Smart Scroll/Smart Pause, integration with Dropbox (50 GB) and a wide catalog of Google apps. Officially, the device received Android Lollipop 5.0; at the community level there are ROMs custom apps based on higher versions (up to Android 11 on select models) using root y TWRP, with the appropriate considerations and risks.
El S Pen maintains the differential proposal of the Note range: Air Command, Action Memo, S Notes, S finder, Write Screen o Multi-Window with drag, offering productivity and pinpoint control that is not achieved with a simple capacitive pointer. System optimizations involve a fluency bigger and better multitask, with noticeable improvements in navigation, graphics and power management.
With its combination of Android 4.3, powerful hardware in variants for each market and an ecosystem of S Pen tools Very complete, the Galaxy Note 3 is positioned as a historical reference among phablets due to its balance between performance, autonomy and advanced software functionalities.
