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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (Verizon Wireless)

 & Eugene Kim Former Analyst, Mobile

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The Bottom Line

Samsung refines its top-tier phablet with the 5.7-inch Galaxy Note 3, a powerful, full HD phone/tablet combo that may be the only mobile device you need.

Pros & Cons

    • Massive, stunning 1080p display.
    • Lighter and faster than before.
    • Dizzying array of software enhancements, some of which are genuinely useful.
    • Like all phablets, it's huge.
    • Dizzying array of software enhancements, some of which are dubious.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (T-Mobile) Specs

Battery Life (As Tested) 18 hours, 15 minutes
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Quad-Core
Dimensions 5.95 by 3.12 by 0.33 inches
Screen Resolution 1920 by 1080 pixels
Screen Size 5.7

Final Thoughts

 - Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (T-Mobile)

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (Verizon Wireless)

4.5 Outstanding

Samsung refines its top-tier phablet with the 5.7-inch Galaxy Note 3, a powerful, full HD phone/tablet combo that may be the only mobile device you need.

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Eugene Kim

Eugene Kim

Former Analyst, Mobile

Before joining the consumer electronics team at PCMag, Eugene worked at local news station NY1 doing everything from camera work to writing scripts. He grew up in Montclair, New Jersey, and graduated from the University of Virginia in 2010. Outside of work Eugene enjoys TV, loud music, and making generally healthy and responsible life choices.

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