Samsung Galaxy Note 3: pricey but note-worthy

If you’re not used to handling tablets, the first thing you notice about the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is that it’s big, very big. This makes it a great phablet but it’s definitely not a pocket-friendly phone, in ways more than one.

If you’re not used to handling tablets, the first thing you notice about the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is that it’s big, very big. This makes it a great phablet but it’s definitely not a pocket-friendly phone, in ways more than one. The device is jam-packed with features and you’d have to be among the savviest of smartphone users to be able to capitalise on all of them.

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Pros: The positives are many. From a massive 3GB RAM and 3,200 mAh battery, to a crystal clear 13 MP camera and 5.7 in full-HD Super Amoled screen, this phone packs quite a punch. The phone is fast and lets you run two apps simultaneously with its multi-window feature quite efficiently. The S Pen is improved from the Note 2 and you could do fun things with it — doodle, convert handwriting to text and even dial a phone number with just one click. Perhaps the best new feature is the back cover — with its faux leather finish, it looks elegant and provides a firmer grip on the device. The phone can also be linked to the Galaxy Gear smartwatch, though we didn’t have the opportunity to test that. The Note 3 retains the Note 2’s handy, customisable multicolour LED light, to
segregate all your notifications.