1. Trusted Brand
2. Samsung is one of the most popular smartphone & consumer electronic brands in world. While it utilises multiple operating systems, this South Korean firm is known mainly for its Android-powered Galaxy series.
3. With service 2800+ service centres all over India, Samsung also has a 24x7 phone support and doorstep pickup-drop facility in some cities.
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With a spate of manufacturers launching high-end devices, the focus has fallen on the pricing policy followed by them. While part of it could be attributed to the rupees weak health but what really justifies buying a phone worth Rs. 50,000?nnWith most high-end devices costing north of the 40k mark, does it really make sense to invest such hefty amount on just a phone?nnSamsung Galaxy Note 3 : Rs. 49, 990nSony Xperia Z1 : Rs 43, 000niPhone 5S : Rs 50, 000nnMost phones can get most jobs done without batting an eyelid. But these so called flagships are being repackaged with a better processor, an improved camera and usually a feature that is touted by the company as a killer feature. It is simply just so hyped to exploit us I believe.nnTruth is these phones will be replaced within twelve months by the same company reselling a new killer feature.nnGalaxy S4 was so talked about and termed revolutionary - "made to break all performance records with its Octa-Cores". Well we now know it wasn't at all true but a marketing gimmick and what it actually did break was our trust. Ask yourselves, was it morally right to cheat and mislead consumers like that ? Samsung should have been pulled to the courts. On quite a contrary, S4 not only aged quickly but has been dethroned by other new heavy weights like the xperia Z1 and lg G2. Launched in april, the sensation of S4 was such short lived. nnNow, here's an evidence that these companies only want to loot your money, to hell with your experience with the device. Absolutely shocking to see the double standards of samsung towards indians! A snapdragon 800 chipset for the western world and a totally different exynos offering to maximize profits in the indian markets. Well, Its a cry shame samsung, you disgust us. nnNote 3 by no means is an offering really worth investing the 50k for a few enhancements and a faux leather back. nnThese manufacturers will ensure that their device is in the news, throwing around buzzwords and grand terms like revolutionary. In an environment like this, it is tough to separate noise from the signal.nnI wouldn't be buying a phone costing more than Rs30,000 now. And neither should you. If you’d really like to get a fancy device, wait for a couple of months for the inevitable price drop. Investing such a significant chunk of money on a device that might be called outdated within a couple of months is just not worth it.
Main Drawbacks of Note 3:nnNO LTE (4G).nNO 4K Recording.nNO OIS (Optical Image Stabiliser).nNO FM Radio.nNO Snapdragon 800 ProcessornnnMain Advantages of the Note 3:nn- Bigger screen and battery.n- S Pen Stylus.n- User replaceable battery.n- Micso SD slot.n- Slightly better camera at 13 MP.n- Plethora of Samsung only features like Smart Stay, Air View, Air Gestures, IR remote, etc. Though these features are gimmicks, but, will lure many users especially young ones.nnnFINAL WORDS:nnThe phone overall is very good, BUT, the lack of few critical features like 4G (LTE), FM, OIS, etc and the hefty price tag makes it totally unviable proposition. The correct price of this phone should have been less than 37K, which is the price of the 4G (LTE) Snapdragon model in the international market.nnn---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------nBEWARE: Samsung is cheating Indian consumers by demoing the N9005 (Snapdragon 800) version, which has better performance, has less heating issues and more battery life. So, Please make sure to get your hands on N900 (Octa-core) version before you make up your mind to buy this and empty your wallet. You can check the model number in settings menu or by removing the back cover of the phone.n---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------nnSo, Choose wisely guys, its your hard earned money and precious Foreign Exchange of our country, India.
Samsung is offering refurbished units of the Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S5, S4, Note 4, Note 3, Tab 4, and the Note Pro in the US
Sep 05 2016 By Akshay KumarRAM | 3 GB |
Processor | Samsung Exynos 5 5420 |
Rear Camera | 13 MP |
Front Camera | 2 MP |
Battery | 3200 mAh |
Display | 5.7 inches (14.48 cm) |
Launch Date | September 25, 2013 (Official) |
Operating System | Android v4.3 (Jelly Bean) |
Chipset | Samsung Exynos 5 5420 |
CPU | Octa core (1.9 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A15 + 1.3 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A7) |
Architecture | 64 bit |
Graphics | Adreno 330 |
RAM |
3 GB
Excellent
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Display Type | Super AMOLED |
Screen Size | 5.7 inches (14.48 cm) |
Resolution | 1080x1920 px (FULL HD) |
Pixel Density |
386 ppi
Excellent
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Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 74.62 % |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v3 |
Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Height | 151.2 mm Compare Size |
Width | 79.2 mm |
Thickness |
8.3 mm
Very Good
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Weight |
168 grams
Good
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Colours | Black, Blue, Pink, Red, White |
Main Camera | ||
Camera Setup | Single | |
Resolution | 13 MP f/2.2, Primary Camera(31 mm focal length, 3" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size) | |
Sensor | Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), CMOS image sensor, Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor | |
Autofocus | Yes | |
Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels | |
Settings | ISO control | |
Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Digital image stabilization Face detection Simultaneous HD video and image recording Smile detection Touch to focus |
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Video Recording |
3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps |
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Front Camera | ||
Camera Setup | Single | |
Resolution | 2 MP f/2.4, Primary Camera(27 mm focal length) | |
Autofocus | No | |
Flash | No | |
Camera Features | Fixed Focus | |
Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
Capacity | 3200 mAh |
Type | Li-ion |
Removable | Yes |
TalkTime | Up to 20 Hours(3G) |
Standby time | Up to 490 Hours(3G) |
USB Type-C | No |
Internal Memory |
32 GB
Excellent
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Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 64 GB |
USB OTG | Yes |
SIM Slot(s) | Single SIM, GSM |
SIM Size | SIM1: Micro |
Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
SIM 1 |
3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz 3G Speed: HSDPA 42.2 Mbit/s ↓, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s ↑ GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
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SAR Value | Head: 0.94 W/kg, Body: 1.07 W/kg |
Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz |
Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 |
GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
NFC | Yes |
USB Connectivity | USB 3.0, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB Host, microUSB |
Mobile High-Definition Link(MHL) | Yes |
FM Radio | No |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Fingerprint Sensor | No |
Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Stylus | Yes |
Higher primary camera resolution:
16 MP vs 13 MP
Higher pixel density:
432 ppi vs 386 ppi
More expandable memory:
128 GB vs 64 GB
Faster processor:
Quad core 2.7 GHz vs Quad core 1.9 GHz
Higher primary camera resolution:
16 MP vs 13 MP
Higher battery capacity:
3220 mAH vs 3200 mAH
Lesser weight:
162.5 grams vs 168 grams
Smaller screen :
5.50 inches (13.97 cm) vs 5.70 inches (14.48 cm)
Slower processor:
Dual core 1.7 GHz vs Quad core 1.9 GHz
Faster processor:
Quad core 2.3 GHz vs Quad core 1.9 GHz
Higher primary camera resolution:
20.7 MP vs 13 MP
Higher pixel density:
424 ppi vs 386 ppi
More SIM card slots:
2 vs 1
Smaller screen :
4.00 inches (10.16 cm) vs 5.70 inches (14.48 cm)
Slower processor:
Quad core 1.2 GHz vs Quad core 1.9 GHz
Higher pixel density:
441 ppi vs 386 ppi
Lesser thickness:
7.9 mm vs 8.3 mm
Lesser weight:
130 grams vs 168 grams
Rs 30,900