Information about the brand, model and alternative names of a specific device, if any.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, offered colors, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	77.4 mm (millimeters) 7.74 cm (centimeters) 0.25 ft (feet) 3.05 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	148.4 mm (millimeters) 14.84 cm (centimeters) 0.49 ft (feet) 5.84 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement.	8.6 mm (millimeters) 0.86 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.34 in (inches)
The weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	162 g (grams) 0.36 lbs (pounds) 5.73 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with a rectangular parallelepiped shape.	98.78 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 6 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Black White Red Pink Green

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analog mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often referred to as a 2G mobile network. It is enhanced by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies.	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
UMTS UMTS stands for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and refers to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is to provide more speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology.	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz
LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM / EDGE and UMTS / HSPA with the aim of increasing the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent development of technologies is called LTE Advanced.	LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz

Mobile technology and data rates

Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is the system software that controls and coordinates the operation of the hardware components on a device.

SoC (System on a Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) integrates all the major hardware components of a mobile device into a single chip.

SoC (System on a Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software required for their operation.	Samsung Exynos 5 Hexa 5260
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. The value in nanometers is half the distance between the elements in the processor.	28 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	2x 1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A15, 4x 1.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A7
Processor size The bit size of the processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses and data buses. 64-bit processors offer better performance than 32-bit processors, which in turn are more efficient than 16-bit processors.	32 bit
Instruction set architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets / controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv7
Level 1 cache (L1) The cache memory is used by the processor to reduce the time it takes to access more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (Level 1) cache is small and is much faster than both system memory and other levels of cache. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	32 KB + 32 KB (kilobytes)
L2 cache L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but instead has a larger capacity to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for them in L3 cache memory (if available) or in RAM memory.	1024 KB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to execute in parallel.	6
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1700 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics processing unit (GPU) A graphics processing unit (GPU) handles computation for a variety of 2D / 3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most commonly used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, and more.	ARM Mali-T624
Volume random access memory(RAM) Random access memory (RAM) used operating system and all installed applications. The data that is saved in the RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	2 GB (gigabytes)
Memory type (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR3
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means higher data rates.	Two-channel
RAM frequency The frequency of the RAM determines its speed of operation, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data.	800 MHz (megahertz)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) fixed memory.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage space for data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type / technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends.	Super AMOLED
Diagonal On mobile devices, screen size is expressed in terms of the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	5.5 in (inches) 139.7 mm (millimeters) 13.97 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.7 in (inches) 68.49 mm (millimeters) 6.85 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	4.79 in (inches) 121.76 mm (millimeters) 12.18 cm (centimeters)
Aspect ratio The aspect ratio of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.778:1 16:9
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels horizontally and vertically on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper image detail.	720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail.	267 ppi (pixels per inch) 104 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen footprint The approximate percentage of the display area on the front of the device.	72.84% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen.	Capacitive Multitouch

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical metrics into signals that can be recognized by the mobile device.

Rear camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its rear panel and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.

Sensor type	CMOS BSI (backside illumination)
Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape.	LED
Image Resolution	3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
	30 frames / sec (frames per second)
Specifications Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera.	Autofocus Digital image stabilization Geographic tags Panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition

Front-camera

Smartphones have one or more front cameras of different designs - pop-up camera, PTZ camera, notch or hole in the display, camera under the display.

Sensor type Information about the type of camera sensor. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, and others.	CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
Image Resolution Resolution is one of the main characteristics of cameras. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often quote resolutions in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Video recording rate (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording rate (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps.	30 frames / sec (frames per second)

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technology supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Locating

Information about the navigation and positioning technologies supported by the device.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a technology that enables wireless communication for transferring data over short distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless transfer of data between different types of devices over short distances.

Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, each of which improves communication speed, coverage, and makes it easier to find and connect devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device.	4.0
Specifications Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols to enable faster communication, energy savings, better device discovery, and more. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here.	A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio / Visual Remote Control Profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) LE (Low Energy) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP / PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) SAP / SIM / rSAP (SIM Access Profile)

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

HDMI

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital audio / video interface that replaces older analog audio / video standards.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio connector. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Browser Information about some of the main features and standards supported by the device browser.

Html HTML5 CSS 3

Audio file formats / codecs

Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital audio data.

Video file formats / codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge required for their function.

Capacity Battery capacity indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliampere-hours.	3100 mAh (milliampere-hours)
Type of The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, by the chemicals used. Exists different types lithium-ion and lithium-ion-polymer batteries are most commonly used in mobile devices.	Li-Ion (Lithium-ion)
Talk time 2G Talk time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	18 h (hours) 1080 min (minutes) 0.8 days
Standby time 2G Standby time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	540 h (hours) 32400 min (minutes) 22.5 days
Talk time 3G Talk time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	18 h (hours) 1080 min (minutes) 0.8 days
3G standby time Standby time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	540 h (hours) 32400 min (minutes) 22.5 days
4G standby time 4G standby time is the period of time during which the battery is fully discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 4G network.	490 h (hours) 29400 min (minutes) 20.4 days
Specifications Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery.	Removable

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device.

Head SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed if the mobile device is held close to the ear in the speaking position. In Europe, the maximum permissible value SAR for mobile devices is limited to 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard was established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with the IEC standards, following the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998.	0.536 W / kg (Watts per kilogram)
Body SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed if the mobile device is held at hip level. The highest SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard was established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with ICNIRP guidelines from 1998 and IEC standards.	0.803 W / kg (Watts per kilogram)
Head SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to if the mobile device is held close to the ear. The maximum value used in the United States is 1.6 W / kg per gram of human tissue. US mobile devices are controlled by CTIA and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values.	0.82 W / kg (Watts per kilogram)
Body SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed if the mobile device is held at hip level. The highest SAR value in the United States is 1.6 W / kg per gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC and CTIA monitors mobile devices for compliance with this standard.	1.1 W / kg (Watts per kilogram)

Contents of delivery:

• Telephone
• Charger with USB cable
• Instructions
• Li-Ion 3100 mAh battery

Positioning

At Samsung, all products with the Neo prefix denote cheaper versions, in which they somehow cut the functionality, but at the same time were able to reduce the cost for the buyer. Obviously, the Note 3 Neo model has as its prototype the original flagship of the company - Note 3. At first glance, all the software functionality remains the same - the pen can perform exactly the same actions, even the sizes of the devices are very close.

In theory, the Neo looks right and good - the reduction in price is due to less memory, a different screen, a camera with a lower resolution. But with comparable operating time, as well as new color solutions. If the Note 3 Neo had come out at the same time as the main model in October 2013, and it would have had noticeable sales, but today the cost of the Note 3 is quite low, in particular, you can still find a model from MegaFon, which costs 21,990 rubles (plus 3,000 to the operator's account), in the end it gives 24,990 rubles. Exactly the same amount is asked for Neo - and there is no point in buying it at an equal price with the original. But this story is typical for Russia, in other markets the price gap is quite noticeable, and some people may like Neo based on this parameter.

Apart from the Note 3, this model can be regarded as a typical representative of the phablet category, here the Note 3 Neo has undoubted advantages over its competitors - the operating time, the presence of a stylus and all the chips associated with it, which stem from the Wacom digitizer built into the display. Competitors have nothing like this even close. But the fact is that this device will still compete with its older brother - Note 3. And it loses this competition completely. However, let's understand this in a detailed review. In it, I will sometimes compare this device with the original Note 3, since this comparison is of certain interest.

Design, dimensions, controls

Most of the current models from Samsung are indistinguishable from each other, their front panel differs only in size, but not in design elements. In the hands of confusing the Note 3 Neo with the original Note 3, you can easily, they are indistinguishable. In direct comparison, you will notice that the Neo is smaller - 148.4x77.4x8.6 mm versus 151.2x79.2x8.3 mm. The difference is not fundamental, the device fits well in the hand, which is not expected from such a large phone. The device weighs 162 grams.

And this is what the Note 3 Neo looks like on Galaxy background S5, bigger, but this difference is no longer so critical.

Especially in order to make Neo different from its brother, they made a new color scheme - green. But there is a device in both white and black colors.

The layout of the device is traditional: on the front panel there is a mechanical key, around it there are two touch keys. Above the screen, you can see the front camera, as well as the proximity and illumination sensor. On the left side there is a paired volume control key, on the right side there is an on / off button. At the top there is a 3.5 jack for headphones or a headset; there are also microphones at both ends. The main camera is located on the back surface, next to it is an LED flash. Finally, at the bottom there is a standard microUSB-connector, right there you can see a slot for an S-Pen stylus.

The build quality of the device is excellent, there are no backlashes, the parts are tightly fitted to each other. Opening the back cover reveals a microSD slot and a microSIM slot.

Display

The screen has a diagonal of 5.5 inches (5.7 inches in Note 3), made on Super technology AMOLED, the resolution compared to its predecessor has dropped to 1280x720 from 1920x1080 pixels (16 million colors). The screen is capacitive, supports up to 10 simultaneous clicks. The quality of the screen is good, but there is a clear loss of the older model. By the standards of the phablet market, the Neo has an excellent screen, while competitors' displays are usually worse. But it does not stand up to comparison with Note 3 - the color rendition is worse, the brightness does not have such a margin, and so on. If you don't compare the screens directly, you won't notice it. But when compared consistently, it is striking.

In the settings, all the branded chips characteristic of the flagship of the line have been preserved, in particular, the adjustment of the saturation of colors, you can make them calm, or you can choose bright colors. An unusual thing is that video optimization during playback does not always work correctly here: sometimes black color in videos is displayed as crumbling squares, this is clearly a bug of the engine that analyzes the picture. I have not seen anything like this on any Samsung device, this flaw appears quite often.

The screen remains readable in the sun, and there are no complaints about it. In general, this is a good solution, but it is much inferior to the Note 3, and this is noticeable.

Battery

The phone uses lithium ion battery a capacity of 3100 mAh (3200 mAh in the Galaxy Note 3). According to the manufacturer, the battery is capable of providing up to 18 hours of talk time and up to 540 hours of standby time (3G mode). In the conditions of Moscow networks, the device works on average about two full days with a very high load(the difference with the third Note is not very noticeable). It takes about 3 hours to fully charge the battery.

Video playback time is about 13.5 hours. You can listen to music with the screen off for up to 64 hours. Work with Wi-Fi up to 12 hours, data transfer in a 3G network up to 10 hours. In general, there are almost no differences in battery life from the Note 3, as well as the gain that could be expected from a less powerful processor.

USB, Bluetooth, communication capabilities

Bluetooth... Bluetooth version 4.0 (LE). When transferring files to other devices that support this technology, Wi-Fi 802.11 n is used, and the theoretical transfer speed is about 24 Mbps. Testing the transfer of a 1 GB file showed a maximum speed of about 12 Mbps within three meters between devices.

The model supports various profiles, in particular Headset, Handsfree, Serial Port, Dial Up Networking, File Transfer, Object Push, Basic Printing, SIM Access, A2DP. Working with headsets does not raise any questions, everything is ordinary.

USB connection... In Android 4, for some reason, they abandoned USB mode Mass Storage, only MTP was left (there is also a PTP mode).

The USB version is 2, the data transfer rate is about 17 Mb / s (in the Note 3, the USB version is 3.0). When connected via USB, the device recharges.

MicroUSB connector does not support MHL standard it's also a simplification over the Note 3.

Wi-Fi... Supports 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac standard, the wizard is similar to that for Bluetooth. You can remember the selected networks, automatically connect to them. It is possible to set up a one-touch connection to the router, for this you need to press a button on the router, and also activate a similar button in the device menu (WPA SecureEasySetup). Of the additional options, it is worth noting the setup wizard, it appears when the signal is weak or disappearing. You can also customize Wi-Fi operation Scheduled.

Also for the 802.11 n standard, the HT40 operating mode is supported, which allows you to double throughput Wi-Fi (requires support from another device).

Wi-Fi Direct ... A protocol that aims to replace Bluetooth or compete with its third version (it also uses Wi-Fi version n for transmission large files). On the menu Wi-Fi settings select the Wi-Fi Direct section, the phone starts looking for devices around. We select the desired device, activate the connection on it, and voila. Now, in the file manager, you can view files on another device, as well as transfer them. Another option is to simply find the devices connected to your router and transfer the necessary files to them, this can be done from the gallery or other sections of the phone. The main thing is that the device supports Wi-Fi Direct.

NFC... The handset has NFC technology, which can be used with various additional applications.

S Beam... A technology that allows you to transfer a file of several gigabytes to another phone in a few minutes. In fact, we see in the S Beam a combination of two technologies - NFC and Wi-Fi Direct. The first technology is used to bring up and authorize phones, but the second is already used to transfer the files themselves. A creatively redesigned way of using Wi-Fi Direct is much easier than using a dual-device connection, file selection, and so on.

Infrared port... It is necessary to use the phone as a remote control for various household appliances. Automatically adjusts for almost any vehicle model.

Memory, memory cards

The phone has 16 GB of internal memory, initially about 10 GB is available to the user. Memory cards up to 64 GB are also supported.

The amount of RAM is 2 GB, after downloading it is free about 1 GB. Note 3 has 3 GB of RAM, which is noticeable - applications start there much faster, and the overall system performance also differs, Note 3 wins here.

The model turned out to be fast, but by no means a record holder. Again, if you do not compare with Note 3, then everything will be fine - but as soon as you take two devices in hand, the difference immediately catches your eye.

Hardware model options, performance

The race of processors in the market does not stop for a minute, Qualcomm refuses to release solutions with more than 4 cores, and most manufacturers presented their 8-core solutions last year. Samsung has also decided to use the more economical 6-core Exynos processors for its replacement models and announced the first processor in February, it became the heart of the Galaxy Note 3 Neo, which comes in two variants - N750 and N7505. Model N7505 has LTE support, which is realized due to the LTE modem from Intel - XMM 7160. Thus, Samsung is reducing the cost of production of LTE models, abandoning Qualcomm solutions, which go to top devices.

A unique situation has developed on the market in which Qualcomm is the leader in the production of LTE solutions, as well as just chipsets, but its share is diluted by such companies as MediaTek (their solutions are already used by A-brands, and their number will increase), other manufacturers are advancing in the budget segment, where the company has nothing to answer. Bit by bit NVIDIA, as well as Samsung, which is slowly but surely improving its processors.

For me, the Exynos 5260 chipset was interesting because it can be compared with the 8-core analog used in the Note 3, since they have comparable batteries (3200 mAh in the original Note, 3100 mAh in the Neo). The screens are comparable diagonally, but the Neo has a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. On the other hand, the screen should not greatly affect the power consumption, first of all, it could be the chipset.

In the official specifications, these are the parameters of the phones in various modes.

	Note 3 Neo N750	Note 3 N900
3G internet	Until 10 o'clock	Up to 11 o'clock
Wi-Fi internet	Till 12 o'clock	Up to 13 hours
Video	Up to 13 hours	Till 12 o'clock
Audio	Up to 64 hours	Up to 68 hours
Standby time, 3G	Up to 540 hours	Up to 490 hours
Talk time, 3G	Up to 18 hours	Up to 20 hours

Note that despite the 100mAh difference in battery capacity, the Exynos 5260 performs less in most modes than the Exynos 5420, which has 8 cores. The technology by which the processors are made is 28 nm, that is, there is no difference here. The only difference we can see is the standby time - a 40 hour difference in favor of the Neo.

It turns out that a 6-core processor based on ARM BIG.little technology does not give an increase in operating time at all, as we would like to believe and what this technology says. In theory, the gain should come due to the fact that 4 A7 cores at 1.3 GHz do not spend as much energy as more efficient A15 cores at a frequency of up to 1.7 GHz, the number of which in this chipset has been reduced to 2. The Exynos 5420, which is in the N900 Note 3, has 4 A15 cores, each of which is capable of operating at a frequency of 1.8 GHz. And here bewilderment arises: what in theory seemed to be a win turns out to be comparable, or even worst time work. Why?

The answer is not to be found in the number of processors, but in how they work. Most modern chipsets support changing the clock frequency, as a result, they do not work at maximum frequencies most of the time. High-performance cores are used in three-dimensional games, when watching videos, but not when referring to ordinary ones. telephone functions... That is, in fact, we see that the same music playback is approximately the same, other modes also coincide. The same basic 4 cores are used, and the difference in 2 cores has almost no effect on performance.

It turns out that a solution that is more economical in theory turns out to be just cheaper to manufacture for the company, but this has almost no effect on the cost of the final product (in our case, Note 3 Neo).

In synthetic tests, the Note 3 Neo looks quite ordinary and is much inferior to the original device.

Camera

Conventional 8 megapixel autofocus camera. It is typical for the previous generation of devices, it is not bad at all, but it does not cause delight either. Let me remind you that the Note 3 has a 13-megapixel camera, which has a number of major improvements - it is capable of delivering best quality Photo. However, you can evaluate the quality of shooting and video yourself (FullHD, 30 frames per second).

Note 3 software features

In this aspect, the model is completely identical to Note 3, so I will not refer you to the review, but simply share information below.

Impressions

The call quality does not cause any complaints, it is typical for Samsung products - a good loud speaker during a call, an excellent ringtone and an average vibration alert.

The cost of the device is 24,990 rubles (LTE version), a regular device is a little cheaper. Considering that for this or comparable money you can buy the original Note 3 (not in the LTE version, that is, also on Exynos), there is no problem of choice - it is worth staying on Note 3. It has a number of undeniable advantages - a 13-megapixel camera, the presence of 32 GB of internal memory, 3 GB of RAM, a large diagonal and screen resolution, and the quality itself. Roughly the same body size. Let me remind you that Note 3 can, and quite rightly, be considered the best phablet on the market, it is an uncompromising solution. At the same time, Galaxy Note 3 Neo is of no interest, it is clearly a niche product that no one is betting on and does not draw much attention to it. He will have fairly modest sales. It is also worth mentioning that, unlike the Note 3, the Neo does not have so many free subscriptions and programs that you might like. The device does not have any bonuses out of the box. As a short verdict - in Russia I would not consider this model for purchase, because Note 3 surpasses it in everything at practically the same cost (and the MegaFon version and at a lower price).

Galaxy Note 3 Neo uses a processor Samsung Exynos 5260... It consists of two computing units, one of them contains 4 computing cores with a frequency 1.7 GHz, the other is equipped with two cores with frequency 1.3 GHz... The essence of the idea lies in the fact that weaker cores save energy when performing simple everyday tasks, and a quad-core unit is connected only under high computational load (for example, during a game). On this moment the concept can be considered viable as it does extend (albeit slightly) the battery life of the device.

The chip is responsible for graphics calculations ARM Mali-T624... By itself, it is not bad, however, in other smartphones of the same price category, much more productive solutions are used.

In general, the performance of the smartphone turned out to be rather mediocre. It corresponds to the level of many times cheaper smartphones based on hardware platforms from MediaTek. Some benchmarks (especially Linpack) do not consider Samsung processors adequate at all (this was manifested in the fact that the results in single-threaded and multi-threaded tests were almost identical, that is, very low).

Galaxy Note 3 Neo can handle Full-HD video playback, browsing multiple Internet pages at once, and all current games without any problems. We did not notice any significant slowdowns when performing everyday manipulations with the phone. But this is, rather, the merit of the screen with a low resolution. And here is the headroom for the future absolutely no no.

The Galaxy Note 3 Neo phablet is a simplified version of the Note 3, which makes it cheaper and more accessible to a larger circle of buyers. This gadget has been stripped down in functionality and performance, but is still powerful and multitasking. The main difference from the older brother is the lower resolution screen and 8 MP camera.

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In tests for autonomous work he showed his best side. In web surfing mode, the device can live for more than 10 hours, and in video playback mode for 12 hours.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo has 5.5-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, which allows you to save processor resources and get a high-quality picture. For wireless control, there is an infrared port, Bluetooth, NFC and Wi-Fi. And for navigation users, there are two modules: GPS and Glonass.

Due to such truncated characteristics, the price of the Galaxy Note 3 Neo has also dropped significantly - by almost 5,000 rubles.

The main camera is capable of capturing images in 3264 x 2448 resolution, and the back-illuminated sensor allows you to take high-quality images in the dark. You will be able to shoot videos in Full HD resolution (30 frames / sec). Unfortunately, the engineers did not add moisture and dust protection.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo specifications

Main technical characteristics

Class	Phablet
release date	January 2014
Price at the start of sales	19 990
Current Android version	Google Android 4.4.2
TouchWiz version	TouchWiz 5.0
Dimensions (L × W × T)	148.4x77.4x8.6 mm
The weight	162 gram
Battery	3100mAh (Removable)
Available Models	SM-N7505
Body color options	Black, white, green
Display
Diagonal	5.5 inch
Permission	720 x 1280 pixels
Type of	Super AMOLED
Pixel density	267 ppi
Safety glass	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
CPU
Graphics Accelerator	ARM Mali-T624
CPU model	Exynos 5 Hexa
Frequency and architecture	1700 MHz, ARM Cortex-A15 and ARM Cortex-A7
Number of Cores	6-core
Memory
Random access memory (RAM)	2048 MB
Permanent memory (ROM)	16 GB (12 GB available to the user)
Memory card slot	microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC up to 64 GB
Camera in Galaxy Note 3 Neo
Main camera	8 megapixels (3264 x 2448), autofocus, LED flash
Specifications	Voice activated, Backlit sensor, Geotagging, Tap AF, HDR, Face and smile detection, Panorama mode, Autofocus
Video	Full HD (1920x1080), 30 frames / sec
Front-camera	2 megapixels
Optical stabilization	There is
Flash	LED
Multimedia capabilities
Number of speakers	1
FM radio	No
Connection
SIM type and number	1 Micro-SIM card
2G (GSM / GPRS / EDGE)	850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
3G (UMTS / WCDMA / HSPA)	850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
4G (LTE)	800, 850, 900, 1800, 2100, 2600 MHz
Navigation	GPS and GLONASS
Data transfer
Wi-Fi	802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz, ac
Bluetooth	v4.0, support for A2DP
NFC	There is
USB	Data storage, USB charging, OTG
Miscellaneous
Protection against moisture and dust	No
Electromagnetic Absorption Rate (SAR)	For the head: 0.25 W / kg; Body 0.27 W / kg
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gestures, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor
Other	Additional microphone for noise canceling

Overview

Performance
Build quality
Autonomy
Screen
Camera
Sound
Current value
Benchmark tests
AnTuTu Benchmark	26412
VELLAMO METAL	1009.3
BASEMARK OS II	552.6
Battery life
Rating	65 points
3G Conversations	18 hours
Surfing the web	10 hours
Watching a video	12 hours

Competitors

Sony Xperia Z Ultra

HTC One M8

LG G3

Overall rating from the site

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about the Galaxy Note 3 Neo

What's in the box?

• Telephone
• Charger with USB cable
• Instructions

Will be updated Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo to Android Lollipop?

Probably yes. There is no official information yet.

Will I be able to get Root rights on this phablet?

Yes, detailed instructions can be found in the corresponding section of our website

Is it comfortable to play games like GTA SA on it?

Of course, the performance is more than enough!

Can I use it as a point Wi-Fi access?

Which is better to get the Galaxy Note 3 Neo or Note 2?

Each of these phablets has its own pros and cons. The Note 2 is more powerful and cheaper, while the Note 3 Neo is more productive and energy efficient. It is worth writing a separate article on this topic, which we will do shortly.

It is a continuation of the same idea that lies in smartphones with the prefix "mini" in the name - a simplified version of the popular model at a more attractive price. "Under the knife" in Neo went the same characteristics that were usually simplified in "mini" flags: diagonal and display resolution, camera, memory, processor. The novelty is worth 200 dollars cheaper than the flagship (about UAH 2.5 thousand). How attractive the device turned out for its money and how much remains of the eminent flagship in it, we will see in this review.

Specifications

KamAZ with gingerbread turned over and on the street fans of the "feather" line, who lacked the support of two SIM-cards in the device. Neo has it. The model on the world market will be available with two processor options: a six-core Exynos for the version with LTE (they will not be delivered to us) and with the fairly common Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228 (1.6 Hz, four Cortex-A7 cores, Adreno 305 graphics) for version that will only work on 3G networks. The reduction in performance against the background of the halved screen resolution goes almost unnoticed. For an HD display, such a chipset and 2 GB of RAM are enough for the device to work fast enough and withstand the bullying of games with "heavy" graphics. The benchmark results, of course, do not boggle the imagination, but a living, perfectly working model clearly demonstrates that "parrots" in devices above the average level should no longer become a subject of comparison and speculation. As a more affordable camera, the smartphone received an 8-megapixel module without the DualShot function, but with typical preset modes, FullHD video recording, flash and autofocus. The battery capacity was slightly reduced - by purely symbolic 100 mAh, which is justified by the smaller display diagonal compared to the Galaxy Note 3. And the display itself, by the way, is painfully similar in characteristics to the Galaxy Note II - Suler AMOLED, 5.5 ”, resolution 720x1280 pixels, support for working with gloves. The OS version is the same as in the Note 3. The model has exactly the same interface capabilities: Air Command, pre-installed SketchBook Pro, S Health and a number of other nice little things. If we set aside the ambition to have the most sophisticated smartphone in favor of the desire to have a working tool at hand with not an excess, but a sufficient number of possibilities, then you get exactly what is in the Galaxy Note 3 Neo.

Technical Samsung specifications Galaxy Note 3 Neo
Operating system	Android 4.3
Display	Super AMOLED, 5.5 "", 720x1280 pixels, 16 million colors, pixel density 267 ppi
Frame	dimensions 148x77x9 mm, weight 163 grams
SIM	two, micro
CPU	Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228, ARM Cortex-A7, 1.6 GHz, Adreno 305 graphics
RAM	2 GB
Flash memory	16GB + microSDXC card slot (up to 64GB)
Camera	8 MP, autofocus, 1080p video recording, LED-backlight; front-camera for video calls (2 MP)
Wireless technology	Wi-Fi a / ac / b / g / n (2.4 / 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0
Gps	Yes
Additionally	S Pen
Battery	3100 mAh

Frame

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo looks exactly like its flagship predecessor. Well, except that the new overall microUSB 3.0 connector is not used here and the volume control key is located slightly higher than we would like, and slightly higher than it is in the Galaxy Note 3. However, it may seem so only due to the fact that the Galaxy Note 3 The Neo is shorter than the flagship Note. While the smartphone was in my hands, I noticed that I had already easily learned to operate the 5.5-inch model with one hand. Even the high position of the volume control is not a problem.

The lid of the case is still the same "leather", and the plastic ends look like metal.

In the area under the screen, the plastic has also acquired a "metallic" texture - it is very similar to polished metal. The navigation box, the location of the sensors, the diode and the camera are also completely identical to those in the Galaxy Note 3. Note the modest thickness of the bezels around the display, this is a very valuable property for a 5.5-inch smartphone. The thickness of the case, by the way, is only 0.3 mm more than that of the older model.

The smartphone uses slots for micro SIM cards. To install SIM1, you need to remove the battery, the second card and microSD do not require this.

The pictures below show Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo and LG G Pro Lite Dual (both have 5.5-inch display diagonal) and Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 (5.5 ”diagonal). The Galaxy Note 3 Neo is thinner, shorter, but slightly wider than the G Pro Lite Dual. It lies a little better in the hand due to the fact that it has a less slippery case, and the texture of the case, and the material allow the model to keep the marketable for longer appearance... However, even jokingly, both models cannot be called competitors: the abyss in performance, display quality, camera and, most importantly, stylus capabilities and price determine them in completely different market segments.

In general, since the dimensions of the case have slightly decreased, and the location of the buttons and connectors familiar to an Android smartphone has not changed, and the location of the buttons and connectors familiar to an Android smartphone has not changed, we can say that compared to the older model, the Galaxy Note 3 Neo has improved ergonomics. Well, purely symbolically improved, because the Galaxy Note 3 is very good for its segment.

Screen

Although the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 received a simpler screen than the older model, it can hardly be criticized and is pleasant to work with. Our sample didn’t boggle the imagination, but the behavior in the sun was definitely pleasing. Of course, it's not very pleasant to play in Temple Run on a clear day on the street, but you can read, write messages, look for the necessary contacts and other information without hiding in the saving shadow. The brightest displays today have flagship smartphones HTC.

Device name	Brightness of the white field, cd / m2	The brightness of the black field, cd / m2	Contrast
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo	335.05	0	∞
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2	349.15	0.73	478:1
Samsung Galaxy Note 3	323.81	0	∞
Samsung Galaxy S5	370.3	0	∞
HTC One M8	459.44	0.22	2088:1
Htc one max	416.37	0.33	1262:1
LG G2	336.41	0.4	840:1
LG G Pro Lite	328.28	0.52	631:1
LG Optimus G Pro	306.79	0.51	602:1

The screen calibration is quite typical for mid-range smartphones: the color temperature is colder than the reference 6500K by as much as 2000K, the amount of blue exceeds the reference. But, which is typical for the Super AMOLED displays that Samsung uses in older models, the color gamut approaches the Adobe RGB space. By the way, the item with color modes has disappeared from the settings menu. Either it was simplified for a simplified model, or it turned out that users were not interested in it.

Autonomy

My standard scenario for using a smartphone is three to four hours listening to music during training and on the road, a small number of calls, about an hour of games on average, although this value can vary from 0 to 2 hours, reading news in the morning and before going to bed, perhaps watching a series of the series somewhere in between, WhatsApp, Skype, Hangouts, mail from time to time, two accounts (although a computer is still preferable for mail). The smartphone stays in this mode for about a day and a half, although two days, if we discard the games and the camera test, and slightly reduce chatter in Skype, is not a problem for it. Below is the result of the AnTuTu autonomy test (anything over 500 points is already a decent result, under 700 points is an excellent indicator for a modern smartphone).

Performance, interface

In all sorts of benchmarks, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo is not a star, but a confident average. Nevertheless, beautiful graphics are also subject to him (this is evidenced by the result in Epic Citadel and the rendering of beauties in Temple Run 2 on maximum settings without hesitation, and playback of video files weighing several GB), and a smooth interface (remember, TouchWiz is also considered a glutton), and work with a bunch of pre-installed and pre-installed applications (note the number of applications in the screenshots of the interface). I tried to load the device as much as possible, and to the credit of the Galaxy Note 3 Neo, the smartphone coped with everything perfectly.

The interface of the smartphone completely repeats that of the Galaxy Note 3. You can read and watch in detail about the capabilities of the S Pen stylus and about the Note 3 interface in general in this video. Let me remind you briefly that an important feature of the new version of the interface for a family of smartphones and Note tablets work with information has become more convenient thanks to the Air Command functions: active note, quick access to search, "scrapbook", "screenshot" (allows you to quickly go to the processing of a screenshot) and "cut a fragment" (allows you to quickly call useful applications). S Health in this smartphone is different from that in the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S5. In the last incarnation, this application appealed to me more, but this is not a problem at all. Some functions in the Note 3 Neo still came under the knife: KNOX, designed to protect correspondence, contacts, images and other secret user data and display color settings, which does not matter at all.

Camera

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo is equipped with an 8-megapixel camera with flash, autofocus, FullHD video recording. The quality is quite typical for cameras Samsung smartphones with this resolution, but not in flagship models. Better than the market average, but it seemed to me that the camera is inferior to the Galaxy Grand 2, although, perhaps, the Grand 2 was more fortunate with the weather. Landscapes of the Note 3 Neo turn out to be slightly blurry when shooting on a clear day, but in the second half of it. In low light, the camera has trouble focusing on objects close up, but it still performs well. But the pictures are juicy, well-detailed (if you are lucky with lighting and distance), the smartphone does not misinterpret the colors. It is worth noting that the shooting process is very fast, and the camera menu is remarkably simple and rich in settings. There are several modes in quick access, the camera recognizes voice control, allows you to preview filter effects even before shooting, and allows you to take photos while recording a video. Sample photos taken by Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo can be seen below or in a separate gallery on Torba in original resolution.

Competitors and neighbors in the line

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo in the manufacturer's lineup fits exactly between the flagship Note 3 of 2013 and the once flagship Note II of 2012. It is cheaper than the first one by about $ 200 (UAH 2400) and more expensive than the second one - by $ 100 (UAH 1200). At the same time, there is almost an abyss of possibilities between the Note of the two generations, therefore, subject to adherence to this line of devices, I would recommend saving some money for the Note 2 Neo (or waiting until it becomes cheaper), because the difference in the conditions of the current exchange rate exceeds 1000 UAH. In the Galaxy Note 3 Neo, the S Pen has big amount useful features, the appearance and plastic of the case significantly surpass its predecessor, and the performance is more relevant. It is also important that this is the only Note with support for two SIM cards. If you expected to see such a solution in a top-end model, and now you are worried about whether the Neo is cool enough, then give it up. The most noticeable for the user will be a little less quality camera, and then, she copes with dignity at night and in poor lighting, and that's great. In fact, the Galaxy Note 3 Neo is very good, although on paper it looks nowhere near as interesting as its older counterpart. Among smartphones with a stylus from other manufacturers, the Galaxy Note 3 Neo has no direct competitors.

If you are looking for a smartphone with a diagonal of more than 5 inches with decent performance and support for two SIM-cards, while you think the S Pen capabilities are redundant, then you can consider Galaxy model Grand 2. In the segment of smartphones with large diagonal of the average level, it has established itself as the best, and it costs almost 2 times cheaper.

In the dry residue

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo is a pretty good solution for those users who are not ready to spend a little over $ 700 on a wonderful Galaxy smartphone The Note 3, whose main attraction is the S Pen, or those who waited for this miracle in pens with support for two SIM cards. Strengths the model is quite high performance, the presence of two slots for a SIM card, a good design back cover hulls and, of course, Air Command functions. A simplified camera, a reduced display resolution and a weaker processor are actually not bad at all, they are not flagship, yes, but an adequate user will be quite satisfied with their quality. As a result, the main reason not to buy the Galaxy Note 3 Neo, I would again call the price, which is certainly good at the global level, but in our country, due to the collapsed national currency, it began to bite again.

3 reasons to buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo:

• Galaxy Note 3 features at a more attractive price;
• sufficient performance for active use of a smartphone, excellent autonomy;
• support for two SIM-cards;

1 reason not to buy a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo:

• because of the course, the price bites again;