Review: Samsung Galaxy Note phablet 3 [video] - Tecmundo

Among all the devices already developed by Samsung so far, the Galaxy Note 2 undoubtedly ranks among the top five. The phablet can even be considered too big for some, but its power is undeniable processing and its qualities to the wearer.

announcement Galaxy 3 was no different. The company chose to keep almost the same visual product, changing the style of the back cover and increasing 0.2 inch in screen size. And, moreover, invested heavily in hardware:. Full HD screen, quad-core processor and 3 GB of RAM

The result is a robust, full appliance and that certainly will not let any user on hand for a long time. Our impressions of the phablet Galaxy Note 3 gives you this analysis.

Performance Tests

For performance testing of the apparatus used the following benchmark applications: Vellamo, AnTuTu 4, 3DMark and Basemark X. In all analyzes, as expected, he did very well, showing that powerful hardware configurations in practice end up resulting in an excellent performance.

2,840 points in Vellamo, the unit was slightly below the models NVIDIA Shield, Z1 Sony Xperia, Sony Xperia Z Ultra and LG G2 exceeded all others already tested by Tecmundo. You AnTuTu 4 were 35,699 points, up to a better result phablet this category.

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testing Ice Storm Unlimited, 3D Mark, the unit reached the mark of 18,858 points, the highest ever achieved by a product in our tests. Finally, the X Basemark were 16,395 points in Off Screen mode and 18,076 points in the On Screen mode, which puts him in the top three of our tests in both categories.

Approved

Even

visual and back in “faux leather”

Samsung chose to keep almost the same look of the Galaxy Note Galaxy Note 2 in 3. However, some modifications were made to the 5.7-inch screen could fit the same mold casting. Thus, as a plus point for the consumer, the side edges of the screen have been reduced.

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The biggest news, however, is on the back. It remains polycarbonate plastic, but now adopts a visual called “faux leather” (“faux leather” in direct translation). When looking at the back cover, the impression you get is that it is made of leather. However, it is similar to the previous version of the plastic model.

The material chosen for the Galaxy Note 3 exudes a feeling of more strength, but in practice we are talking about the same durability. However, the slightly rough surface of the rear minimizes the perception of scratches and fingerprints.

Finally, please note that in relation to the device Galaxy Note 2 is lighter (12 grams less) and thinner (1.1 mm less).

Full HD Screen

Among all the new Galaxy Note 3, certainly the one that will catch your attention is the Full HD Super AMOLED screen. No, he is not the first device to have a screen like this, but it is impossible not to be captivated by the beautiful visual that conditions of maximum brightness of the device provide.

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The high resolution makes it the perfect handset for those who want to use it to watch videos or to enjoy the games that require more graphics processing capability. The pixel density of 386 ppi comes to the brand, a reasonable number for phablet.

Ready for any task

Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 2.3GHz quad-core processor gives both a strength and that running any application is smooth and quiet, without any locking or delay in response time. However, 3 GB of RAM is a fundamental difference in the performance of concurrent tasks.

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Featuring several functions that allow you to run apps simultaneously or overlapped, 3 GB RAM end up becoming essential for transitions between applications happen naturally, without making the processor “suffer” to get the play their tasks.

efficient cameras and capture 4K

2-megapixel front camera and back camera of 13 megapixels, the Galaxy Note 3 shows an efficient apparatus for capturing images and videos. Both in environments with as much lighting in places with low light, the resulting images are suitable for casual use.

Another aspect that deserves praise is the ability to record videos at UHD, ie with 4K resolution. However, we note a point where the camera is must for the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone:. Lack a more resource efficient for image stabilization

Photo taken with the rear camera of the Galaxy Note 3 (Image Source: Baixaki / Tecmundo)

The absence of this feature is not enough to classify the Question as a negative point of the product – in fact, far from it – , but worth it as a warning to those who value more the camera the device than other characteristics.

enough for day to day

Battery

battery life will not be a problem for owners of the Galaxy Note 3. In the third generation of the device, the phablet now has a 3,200 mAh battery, 100 mAh more than the previous version and sufficient to support the use of a full day’s work capacity.

In our tests, showing videos in Full HD with the brightness set to 100%, it was possible to confirm nearly eight hours of programming, the investment in an appliance in its class time. Already in everyday use, to check emails, access social networks and play some games, the battery withstood a day of work, coming to the end of the night even with levels between 35% and 45%.

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sound quality

Galaxy Note 3 is accompanied by headphones simple but efficient earbud. The quality of the speakers of the device is also satisfactory, with some minor distortion when the volume levels exceed 80%. However, as the proposal is not the set is a masterpiece in these areas, the result of the joint meets the needs of most consumers.

Resources S-Pen stylus

S-Pen stylus Galaxy Note was one of the items that received the most changes in the third generation of the device. The innovations have succeeded in making the integration between the tool and phablet became even bigger, turning the pen on a natural extension of the device.

resources embedded software allow to extend the possibilities of use of the device, making it more intelligent. The Action Memo, for example, automatically saves your notes even if you forget to do this. Write names and addresses freehand and add them to your contact list is also a simple task.

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Have

the Multitasking feature allows you to divide a flap in two other, arranging the windows in a more appropriate way to their profile. Drawing a square on the screen you can still turn it in superimposed app without affecting the performance of your current application.

Fail

No TouchWiz consumption could be less

Before explaining this negative point, it is important to make clear that the 3 GB of RAM are enough to not affect the performance in any way. However, there is help noting that due to the TouchWiz interface consumption of RAM ends up being greater than desirable.

If you clear the memory, will have about 700-800 MB in use – our benchmark here. Even idle, if you return to the role an hour later will realize that consumption jumped to any value between 1.1 and 1.3 GB. Again, we emphasize:. 3 GB are enough to make up for it, even when consumption goes from 2 GB using apps

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However, if there was a better management of the use of memory, 2 GB of RAM would be sufficient to accomplish the same tasks, resulting in a savings of hardware and thus a lower cost to the consumer.

Worth?

When we arrived to the Brazilian market, the Galaxy Note was announced 3 for the price of £ 2900 – a high value even by the standards of the top of the line appliances in the country. A few months after the release, you can now find it for $ 2400, which puts it as a cheaper product than much of the latest generation of smartphones launched here.

With quad-core Snapdragon processor and 800 3 GB of RAM, the device can be considered complete and lets not desired in almost any aspect. The choice of plastic “faux leather” on the back, while not changing the constitution of the product, gave it a more elegant look and a greater sense of resistance. The Full HD screen is another point that deserves praise.

However, not everything is perfect. Because of the TouchWiz interface, memory consumption, even with the idle machine is high and above the ideal. Fortunately the machine has 3 GB of RAM, which supply this need and keeps your product with smooth performance, no matter which application you are using.

With the Galaxy Note 3, Samsung offers the market one of its best phones ever released. Even with its drawbacks, it is without doubt a device capable of replacing smartphones and even tablets in one gadget. The price is high, but if you are willing to pay for the product, make sure that you will be facing one of the most powerful available today.