Testseek.co.uk have collected 882 expert reviews of the Samsung SM-N9005 Galaxy Note 3 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung SM-N9005 Galaxy Note 3.
October 2013
(87%)
882 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(76%)
414 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Great screen
Slim design
Powerful innards
Improved looks
Hugely powerful
4K video looks epic
Improved camera over Note 2
Beautiful screen
New S Pen functionality
Great for viewing videos and pictures
Fast processor makes for a very smooth experience
S Pen Stylus and almost flawless handwriting recognition
Amazing display
Useful S Pen
Next-gen video recording
Powerful
Very fast
Lots of storage
Bursting with features
Decent cameras
Staggering screen
Awesome engine
Cracking camera
Big battery.
Fantastic display
Lightning fast processor and performance
Excellent battery life
Great multitasking
Good camera
Crisp
Bold screen
Very powerful
Stylus is great for writing notes
Attractive design
Sharp
Colorful HD display
Impressive 13megapixel snapper
Great power
SPen plus apps.
Crisp and vibrant HD screen
Smart 13megapixel camera
Incredible power
SPen and apps
Great display
Excellent battery
SPen included
Competitive price
There's no question that Samsung's Galaxy Note is big
But despite its huge size
It actually feels a lot slimmer than the previous version. Samsung's reduced the bezels on the latest version of the Note
So that despite a larger 5.7-inch screen
The footprint remains almost identical - and it still measures up at just a slim 8mm thick. Despite its size
It doesn't feel hefty at all
Although it'
Gorgeous screen (especially in Movie mode)
Even more possibilities for the stylus than before
Ridiculously responsive
Great media player
USB 3.0 for transfers
Powerful innards gobble up Android
Your eyes will appreciate the big screen
S Pen is finally very useful
Awesome Screen
Awesome Specs
Latest Version of Android
Loads of Software enhancements
S Pen
Bright
Vibrant screen
Good video performance
High-res music capability
Strong battery life
Expandable storage
S Pen functionality
Lots of stylus functionality
Expandable memory
Great battery life
Excellent screen
Top-notch specs and performance
More premium look and feel than previous Notes
Runs Android 4.3
The newest version
Great performance
Long battery life
Gorgeous screen
Powerful processor
Slim build
Handy stylus
Massive
Stunning 1080p display
Lighter and faster than before
Dizzying array of software enhancements
The editors didn't like
Odd faux
Leather
High price
Some will find it too big
SIM lock might be a problem
Handwriting recognition failure bug
Practically impossible to use with one hand
Cheap materials when compared to the competition
Samsung software includes a lot of gimmicky features
Also Consider
HTC One Max
Sony Xperia Z Ultra
LG G2
DESIGN AND FIRST IMPRESSIONS
At first glance
The
Very big
Cheap faux leather back
Not cheap
Mostly aesthetic
Frustrating and clumsy Touchwiz user interface
Ugly faux leather backplate
Cheap-looking design
Ugly design on phone rear and most of the S Pen stylus features are pointless
Skeumorphic physical design will not be to everyone's tastes
Enormous size will be cumbersome for most
Expensive
Camera doesn't impress in low light
Vast amounts of settings will be confusing for Android novices
Nothing new to shout about
Niche product.
No stunning new features
Niche product
Jury is out on the plastic/fauxleather combo
Large size not for everyone
Samsung phones are often derided for their plastic construction - it may be more durable than a HTC One Max or an iPhone 5s but pretty it is not. To make matters worse
The glossy back cover is gone
Instead
There's a dire faux-leather back piece that gives you a little bit more grip
But still feels cheap - especially when you're peeling it off to insert your microSD or SIM card. The phone's ov
Mediocre camera in low lighting
Speakers
Low volume/quality
Still too big for constant one-handed use
Design and build could be more premium
Wireless charging without the extra cost would have been nice
Speaker could be better
Colours can be oversaturated in video and photos
Too much Samsung bloatware
Poor low-light camera performance
Complicated to use
S Pen still doesn't feel like a must-have feature
Abundance of added features will be overwhelming for many
Abstract: More than ever before, this year we saw an unprecedented amount of larger than life smartphones entering the space – commonly known to many of us as “phablets.” They’re gargantuan devices that might overpower those with small appetites, but they serve ...
Published: 2013-11-21, Author: Vladimir , review by: insidehw.com
Abstract: Merciless tempo that Samsung imposed on themselves as well as others with their yearly cycle of new generations of Galaxy devices bore fruit and Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 are among the top selling models in year 2013. when it comes to Android devices. N...
The Note 3’s S-view Cover has taken everything I like about the S4’s version and made it even better with a nicer design, better materials and more functionality. It has however remained a case designed to mostly protect (the screen) from scratches and...
Abstract: If you’ve been keeping a close eye on our news feed, then you might have noticed that the Google Nexus 5 has been getting quite a lot of attention as of late. And that should come as no surprise since the handset is pretty great, as we concluded in our...
Abstract: Giant phones that we now call phablets did not even exist just three years ago. Then, the advent of the original Samsung Galaxy Note brought an avalanche of larger and larger devices, blurring the lines between a tablet and a phone. With every year scr...
Abstract: Android and fragmentation have become almost synonymous as manufacturers and carriers struggle to keep pace with the quickly-updated OS, but the real fragmentation issue is the experience users get with pure Android versus manufacturer customizations. ...
Published: 2013-11-06, Author: Scott , review by: chipchick.com
Screen is beautiful, bright, and incredibly high resolution. Great form–very sleek light and durable. Removable battery, great cameras, Spen is awesome for note taking, handwriting, and sketching. Long battery life, NFC, IR TV Remote Control, windowed mul
Tough to see in sun, Autobrightness is slow, UI can be buggy and may be too large for some
Samsung's Galaxy Note 3 is by all means an impressive device, and a really nice successor to the already-popular Note 2. There's a nice bump in specs, and the form factor is sleeker and cleaner than ever. The screen is phenomenally gorgeous and detail...
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Published: 2013-11-05, Author: Robert , review by: talkandroid.com
If you're looking for a phablet, the Note 3 is probably your best bet. It's not too big when you consider the size of the display. Speaking of the display, it's fantastic. Throw in the S Pen and all the apps that come with it, and you won't find a better...
For all of the Galaxy Note 3′s positives, there is one big negative that you may be unable to overcome: it's a damn big phone. To be perfectly clear: if you purchase this phone, you can forget about one-handed texting; nearly every task will require two...
Despite its big size the Note 3 is the best phone on the market. It is a premium powerhouse. It feels and looks just as nice as it runs. The camera is a contender for best 2013, and it has 4K video. Let's say that again, 4K video! Samsung really out did...
