Wednesday, 4 September 2013
Announced over at IFA 2013, the handset comes packing the latest version of Android, Android 4.3 and a 5.7-inch Full HD Super AMOLED screen.
The Note 3 will start launching Sept. 25 globally, with a roll out to 149 countries complete in October.
As expected, the Galaxy Gear smartwatch Samsung wrapped around our collective wrists today can connect to the Note 3, among other Galaxy devices.
While the Note 3 is a boost over previous generations, Sammy made much of the fact that it's slimmer at 8.3mm, light in a 168g form and packed with an enduring 3200mAh battery.
On the rear, the camera flexes 13MP, a respectable number to be sure. However, the Note 3 does come equipped with UHD recording capabilities, able to shoot at 60 fps at 1080p. Depending on the model, users can record 4K video.
Processor-wise, the Note 3 follows the S4 in that it will feature a 2.3GHz quad-core chip in the LTE model and a 1.9GHz octa-core for the 3G model.
The Note 3 features a unique textured, leather-like back, and of course the S-pen is within pinchable reach. According to Samsung, the S-pen is all-new, featuring a fancy bit of tech that makes the pen the key to unlocking and manipulating your Note.
The company introduced a number of controls accessible via the S-pen as well as a suite of Note apps. An applause-inducing feature was the Note's multi-task window.
The device will be available in three colors - jet black, classic white and blush pink. The company's Knox security system comes pre-loaded.
