Samsung Galaxy note 3

The phablet who popularized the genre back in version 3 . For its Galaxy Note 3 Samsung stands out with a square design, Full HD , 4K and higher perceived quality . With more and more competitors , Note 3 is always the queen of phablet ? Response element in our test.Samsung could not do without a new Galaxy Note phablets as the segment has grown this year. And if Samsung enjoys a real legitimacy on these great smartphones, the task is more difficult for the Galaxy Note 2013 vintage that will win against competition better organized and very focused.The high-end Sony Z with Ultra but the LG G Pro, Asus Fonepad Note, the future HTC Max One or mid-range with Alcatel and Touch Hero under 350 euros , the proposal is varied and is open to all budgets.Besides the risk of cannibalization that could cause the Samsung Galaxy Mega ...Competition is better prepared , but the Galaxy Note has also made good progress in one year, enough to keep her crown ?

Pragmatic

The finish of Samsung smartphones is often subject to discussions. If strength can be taken if the choice of plastics as assembly and a few crackles under the fingers were not particularly meaningful.

From the first grip of Note 3, it is a slight change of atmosphere.

Less rounded, straight lines for a sleek design and high quality printing, at least, more in line with the price of the beast race Samsung (699 euros).
Particular care has been taken to the back of the unit. Exit the front flexible plastic shell of Note 3 is rewarded with a coating "leatherette" a little more sophisticated.


A pragmatic choice, as often with Samsung still provides access to the removable battery and microSD slot.
If we stay on plastic imitation skin, it should be stronger than the real skin. Faux leather shell and substantially less flexible, again, in progress.



On the edges, small redesign also with chrome and ribbed plastic that does not clash with the general design, not very daring.
With more open and square lines, the grip seems more comfortable. Also felt comfort with a weight and thickness better controlled.



The connection remains complete an infrared module onto the top to manage its audio devices, the TV, audio jack, two USB MHL to act as a video output, volume keys and ignition / standby on the slices, classic.

Note that for the first time on a smartphone, it comes with a USB 3.0 with micro flow and high speed charging, provided of course that the computer is also equipped with USB 3.
Given the size of the beast, we always regret the lack of a physical shutter button for the camera and a single loudspeaker. So no stereo, but mono still returning good sound without too much saturation.



Cat 4 4G, HSPA + at 42 Mbps, Wi-Fi ac, NFC and Bluetooth 4, everything is there for a high-end machine.

Control image

With slabs increasingly important, manufacturers are trying to reduce the overall size. And it goes by optimizing the size of the screen on the front.
Here, the integration of the screen is good with little wasted space. The Galaxy Note 3 manages to incorporate a larger than the Note 2 screen while keeping the same or smaller dimensions.


Thus, a 5.5 inch 151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm in Note 2, we move to the 5.7 inch 152.2 x 79.2 x 8.3 on the rating 3. More display area on a smartphone thinner and lighter (183 vs 169 g) while, more solid appearance, it is the first good thing about Samsung.

To go further, Samsung could integrate a screen edge to edge, in terms of width, as the latest LG G2 giving the impression that the screen occupies the entire front panel.


Not surprisingly, Samsung has paid particular attention this large screen of 5.7 inches and remains faithful to the Super AMOLED technology. Technology that the Korean manufacturer control software including a treatment erasing some gaps in the AMOLED color reproduction.

The colors seem a little less saturated here as contrast and viewing angles, as they are still outstanding. The brightness is good, but appears lower than some competitors like the iPhone 5s , a problem especially outdoors and in direct sunlight.The Note 2 is satisfied 720p with its Note 3 Samsung password logically Full HD with a pixel density of 386 passing PPP .Beyond these figures , the display of Note 3 is very close to use , comfortable and efficient to show all content. Full marks again .Gross !The case benchmarks bidonnés should not overshadow the performance experienced on a smartphone. The small race performances that engage the manufacturers in the benchmarks , often given to us anecdotally, does not replace the prints to use.Especially since the hardware and software optimization is the only guarantee a good user experience , fluid , responsive and efficient resource.



Here, Samsung has implemented what he does best at Qualcomm, a S800 quad core 2.3 GHz and backed by 3GB of RAM. Identical to many competitors and configuration that works wonders on Android 4.3. The sense of immediacy is the residual delays are gone, no need to dwell on performance, exceptional practice.



The Note 3 is a bully and will remain permanent without difficulty in welcoming the next update of Android. Always provided that Samsung continues its policy of deploying updates .Same feeling on games that fully exploit the comfortable screen (although for touch gameplay ) and Adreno 330 . Again, a permanent configuration that should satisfy the most demanding for a long time.2 days away from a powerThe Note 2 was a marathon runner, the Note 3 is equally important . The two days of autonomy are achieved our joint / intensive use based email / network push , many Web 4G , music and some video streaming.On a content usage, Note 3 will approach 3 days. A rare enough performance on a smartphone to be raised, the Note 3 will not let you, even on a very intense day .The Ultra HD 4K slow motion pixilatedPhoto / video , heavy and marketing side.

Marketing first with UltraHD mode ( 4K ) either 3840 x 2160 pixels at 30 frames / second! Needless to say for the moment, the importance of this mode 4 times Full HD is very limited. Unless you have a MacBook Pro Retina , a Nexus 10 or rather a compatible TV, there is little chance that you use this method of capture.



A little more fun , idling at 120 frames / second in HD 720p as the latest iPhone 5s mode. Unfortunately, the return seems too pixelated and much lower than that released the iPhone 5s with a clearer video , sound and the ability to apply idle when desired.

Because of this speed ( 120 fps or 240 fps ) mode, the sound recording is not possible and stabilization as the sharpness too improved.


Galaxy Note 3 vs iPhone 5s

Return side photo, the 13-megapixel sensor delivers good shots outdoors with low noise and a fairly accurate color reproduction. The pictures are detailed and well-controlled white balance. Inside, it's quite the opposite, white pulls yellow, the photos are too grainy with washed-out colors. Disappointing!

Like his grandfather, the overall rating 3 is a good camera phone, but he sees behind by iPhone 5s and more effective Lumia 1020.
Include conventional software gadgets to select the best pose, best photo, the beauty modes and co-Sphere Photo or panning way.



Software gadgets and pen
Note requires, we find the Wacom pen signed, slightly redesigned to take the aesthetic slices of Note 3.

The grip is still delicate and seizure quickly causes cramps. Recognition pressure levels, however, is fair enough and the software suite is slightly expanded.
Character recognition seems better than before and some practical elements are appeared. Leaving the stylus from its housing (or still pressing this button on the stylus), a window will offer a shortcut to five applications that we can highlight it with the stylus without touching the screen.

Sticky memo way content aggregation way Scrapbooking, screenshot or floating app display a window in an app multitasking.

The app "creation" are still there, with his photo montage or short videos and many pallets or brush, which create notes / post-it "enriched". Not sure what the pros become "addicts", these opportunities will occupy at least the kids during long car trips.


Côté interface, on retrouve le mode multitâche multifenêtre bien pratique et facilement accessible ou le Pop Up Play pour afficher une vidéo dans une petite fenêtre redimensionnable.
Un glissement de doigt vers le haut de l’écran fera apparaître un très utile agrégateur de news, pratique.



The controls introduced with the S4 movement are obviously part of the Air Gesture to scroll a web page or navigate to Air View photos or to preview an item, wow effect to show off to friends, but quickly useless in practice.

We buy?

Are summarized. Raw performance and sustainable, efficient and homogeneous screen, design a little more rewarding, and especially good cameraphone, record autonomy, our Note 3 combines the good points.

While many features are gadgets and advance as a smokescreen and that the note seems salty, the flagship of Samsung was able to capitalize on the strengths and correct deficiencies of his grandfather. The Note 3 is a versatile and effective product.

The king retains its crown, Note 3 remains the benchmark 2013 on the phablet