Hello
I'm kind of in the market to buy a new smartphone, but i would not have any problems waiting if something where soon to be out.
So my question is, should i get the Galaxy note II now or wait for the Galaxy Note III?
Any concrete rumors about the Note III, or any rumors about a release date? Is it going to be fall before we see a new note?
Oh and one last question does the Note II support USB OTG?
Thanks
Buy Now, Think Later
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Hello
I'm kind of in the market to buy a new smartphone, but i would not have any problems waiting if something where soon to be out.
So my question is, should i get the Galaxy note II now or wait for the Galaxy Note III?
Any concrete rumors about the Note III, or any rumors about a release date? Is it going to be fall before we see a new note?
Oh and one last question does the Note II support USB OTG?
Thanks
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Don't expect the Note 3 to be released until Q4 2013. The Note 2 does support USB OTG.
I would recommend you buy the Note 2 now unless your current phone is less than 1.5 years old.
Note 2 its just a key to the technology the best smartphone on the market.
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I just bought the note 2 and will buy the 3 if it is a worthy replacement
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Hello
I'm kind of in the market to buy a new smartphone, but i would not have any problems waiting if something where soon to be out.
So my question is, should i get the Galaxy note II now or wait for the Galaxy Note III?
Any concrete rumors about the Note III, or any rumors about a release date? Is it going to be fall before we see a new note?
Oh and one last question does the Note II support USB OTG?
Thanks
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There is no assured information on the Note III, all we can say for sure is that Samsung will try to make the Note III much better than the note II. If you're in a hurry to get a phone I'll highly recommend getting the Note II. That's the best phone I've ever used and I've used quite a few including the Galaxy S III.
Yes the Note II has USG OTG
I currently own a Note II and and like it very much. If the Note III turns out to be much better than the note II in certain ways, I'll be getting the Note III too.
Here are some features that are expected to be improved in the Note III.
1. Better resolution screen, maybe 1080P
2. Better camera, maybe 13MP
3. Better and faster processor, likely the Exynos octa
4. Hopefully they make a 64GB and 128GB internal storage options available.
5. I'm also hoping they will redesign it and make it look more premium
6. Expect updates in the software department with a lot of improvement on the current features and addition of new features
7. Hopefully much better batter life (the Note II currently has the best battery life of any smartphone I know of except the Razr Maxx)
As to when it will be released, not one really knows for now. I imagine if not delays ensue, it should be released any time from the 2nd to the 3rd quarter of this year.
If you play the "wait for the next model" game, you will never buy a new phone.
Get the Note 2.. You will not be disappointed..
The note 2 is one of the best devices you can get right now in terms of screen size, CPU/GPU speeds, Innovative and usefull features an functions like the Spen and its apps..
Get the Note 2 now and sell it when the Note 3 is released that's if its worth upgrading when the Note3 comes out < Thats what I'm going to do... Plus high end Samsung devices hold there price well
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FloatingFatMan said:
If you play the "wait for the next model" game, you will never buy a new phone.
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This and also, I've read somewhere (sadly don't remember where) that there wouldn't be much differences between the note 2 and 3, slightly larger screen size and a few minor improvements but nothing big really. At least nothing that will render your note 2 obsolete.
Two rumoured release dates for killer Note III
I’ve read two lines of rumours for the Note III release date: one would be the expected release time about 12 months or less after the release of the Note II. The release date is likely to be announced at the Berlin IFA in September.
The other line of rumour, which I even read late in 2012 is that Samsung was pushing the Note III release date early in 2013. IBTimes.com has this to say today “Samsung recently tweeted that the Galaxy Note 3 official release date will occur during the annual Mobile World Congress this February 24 through 28 in Barcelona, Spain.”
I would wait until that event is over to make your decision. I am (and S IV memory size as a predictor).
I’m personally waiting for a 64 Gb or 128 Gb internal memory model. If the Note II had that, I would have bought it already. If the Note III still doesn’t have decent memory, I’ll may buy a cheap 6’’ quad core Chinese knockoff for around $250 and wait for the Note IV. I’ve read sad rumours that Samsung is going to stick to the current 16 Gb or 32 Gb memory sizes for the S IV and Note III. This is surprising because Samsung produced new 64 Gb and 128 Gb chips late last year. (I’ve read the 64 Gb Note II sold briefly in Korea had technical problems, it didn’t sell well too for poor Koreans).
The Note III is rumoured to have a 6.3’’ screen, two quad cores for performance & considerable battery saving, and a bigger battery anyhow. Samsung also have stated the S IV and Note III will have the best camera ever on a phone. It’s a big chunk, that wasn’t ready for the S III and Note II. The Note III will be a killer – if it has big memory. Yes it will be worth waiting for.
Wait if you not in a hurry. Else get Note 2 now.
Same here, buy now---think later.
kylec said:
I just bought the note 2 and will buy the 3 if it is a worthy replacement
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It all depends on whether you can hold on to a device even after a new and better version of it comes out. If you really like the Note 2 just get it. The Note 3 will be amazing mostly... and all of us will be tempted but not all of us can shift devices. Technology is so advanced when the Note 3 comes out, and after 3-4 months of using it, there will be rumors of a Note 4 or maybe even better.
Personally I am going to stick with the Note 2 for a very long time. The perfect device at the moment - for my needs atleast.
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I’ve read two lines of rumours for the Note III release date: one would be the expected release time about 12 months or less after the release of the Note II. The release date is likely to be announced at the Berlin IFA in September.
The other line of rumour, which I even read late in 2012 is that Samsung was pushing the Note III release date early in 2013. IBTimes.com has this to say today “Samsung recently tweeted that the Galaxy Note 3 official release date will occur during the annual Mobile World Congress this February 24 through 28 in Barcelona, Spain.”
I would wait until that event is over to make your decision. I am (and S IV memory size as a predictor).
I’m personally waiting for a 64 Gb or 128 Gb internal memory model. If the Note II had that, I would have bought it already. If the Note III still doesn’t have decent memory, I’ll may buy a cheap 6’’ quad core Chinese knockoff for around $250 and wait for the Note IV. I’ve read sad rumours that Samsung is going to stick to the current 16 Gb or 32 Gb memory sizes for the S IV and Note III. This is surprising because Samsung produced new 64 Gb and 128 Gb chips late last year. (I’ve read the 64 Gb Note II sold briefly in Korea had technical problems, it didn’t sell well too for poor Koreans).
The Note III is rumoured to have a 6.3’’ screen, two quad cores for performance & considerable battery saving, and a bigger battery anyhow. Samsung also have stated the S IV and Note III will have the best camera ever on a phone. It’s a big chunk, that wasn’t ready for the S III and Note II. The Note III will be a killer – if it has big memory. Yes it will be worth waiting for.
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Bought note 2 two months ago and I never looked back since then. Best buy I made so far regarding cell phones. I'd suggest u buy something when u need it. Postponing purchase based on whats coming wont make u happy really for in the end of the day even if note 3 comes out tomorrow u will still argue with urself if u should wait for the next note 4 and so on. And again u will know that all u have will be maybe less than 8 to 12 months before the even newer model comes out. Meantime while u will be in anguish of what to do and when to buy,which model, those of us who are lucky enough to have this brilliant smartphone will be happy owners and feel joy with our device.
Best regards.
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Every day you wait arguing with yourself whether to get it or wait, you are losing its novelty. Get the Note 2, and use it enjoy it and you can even wait for the Note 3 while you're at it.
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Is it safe to assume that Samsung will continue to improve battery life on the note 3?
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It is my assumption and understanding that mobile phone manufacturers always try to increase battery life based on the current technology available.
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Does anyone know whether Note 3 Neo has Quick Glance like that of Galaxy S4 and Note 3?
It's supposed to be in the air gestures menu... I didn't use that since note 2 cause its a battery hogger and I doubt it if note 3 neo variant has it
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^Incorrect.
^^We do have Air view and Air Command but AIR GESTURE was not made a part of Galaxy Note 3 Neo. So, no quick glance for us.
filthykid said:
^Incorrect.
^^We do have Air view and Air Command but AIR GESTURE was not made a part of Galaxy Note 3 Neo. So, no quick glance for us.
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Thanks for the info bro.I just ask that because I am going to buy Galaxy S4 i9505 or the Note 3 Neo N7505 lte variant. The price of both of them are almost equal . s4 (410$) vs note 3 neo (380$)
Does quick glance consumes alot of battery! Because I really like thay feature alot.
Plus S4 has 2600mah battery and an endurance of 69hours on gsmarena which i think will provide enough juice for a whole day of heavy usage + all gestures on on medium brightness(mid) + data off most of the times.
Quick glance feature is not present in the Note 3 Neo variant and for battery capacity present on it , I doubt battery consumption would impact a lot in any way
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Thanks for the info bro.I just ask that because I am going to buy Galaxy S4 i9505 or the Note 3 Neo N7505 lte variant. The price of both of them are almost equal . s4 (410$) vs note 3 neo (380$)
Does quick glance consumes alot of battery! Because I really like thay feature alot.
Plus S4 has 2600mah battery and an endurance of 69hours on gsmarena which i think will provide enough juice for a whole day of heavy usage + all gestures on on medium brightness(mid) + data off most of the times.
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I use Note 3 and I'm ok without quick glance. As for the battery related Issue, I won't be surprised because most sensor related processes / Services like smart stay, Smart scroll or sreen diM during call etc will cause battery drain
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Thanks for the info bro.I just ask that because I am going to buy Galaxy S4 i9505 or the Note 3 Neo N7505 lte variant. The price of both of them are almost equal . s4 (410$) vs note 3 neo (380$)
Does quick glance consumes alot of battery! Because I really like thay feature alot.
Plus S4 has 2600mah battery and an endurance of 69hours on gsmarena which i think will provide enough juice for a whole day of heavy usage + all gestures on on medium brightness(mid) + data off most of the times.
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S4 really has one of the worst battery life. Apart from the gimmicky features which require a lot of power, that 2600mAh has to fire up a 1080p and a bunch of heavy cores. Whereas Note 3 Neo gives 2 days very easily and with heavy use a day and a half at most. Is it for you to decide how much importance does this glance feature give u? I believe not much. You will be done with it in a month or so. But the battery life Neo provides is mammoth.
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S4 really has one of the worst battery life. Apart from the gimmicky features which require a lot of power, that 2600mAh has to fire up a 1080p and a bunch of heavy cores. Whereas Note 3 Neo gives 2 days very easily and with heavy use a day and a half at most. Is it for you to decide how much importance does this glance feature give u? I believe not much. You will be done with it in a month or so. But the battery life Neo provides is mammoth.
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It's quite absurd that note 3 has it and note 2 has it while note 3 neo variant doesn't.
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It's quite absurd that note 3 has it and note 2 has it while note 3 neo variant doesn't.
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One of the few things which separate us from the Big Brother!
S4 had pretty good battery life considering previous year flagships!
Also Neo's battery life is almost double that of S4 u can say..
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N3 Neo does have quick glance but it only works with the S-Pen!
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Say what?
This is what is Quick Galnce in case you're confused
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br3qECJsM6U
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There's an app on play store which gives same functionality in case someone is missing it
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.golgorz.hoveringcontrols&hl=en
rakeshishere said:
Say what?
This is what is Quick Galnce in case you're confused
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br3qECJsM6U
Edit:
There's an app on play store which gives same functionality in case someone is missing it
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.golgorz.hoveringcontrols&hl=en
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Right.. I confused it with Air view !
note 3 neo duos doesn't have Quick Glance
If there isn't quick glance OK Note 3 Neo, why there is quick glance option in settings of Note 3 Neo's Lollipop??
(Settings-sounds and notifications-notification access)
I have turned it on but i can see any difference...
If someone knows!
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If there isn't quick glance OK Note 3 Neo, why there is quick glance option in settings of Note 3 Neo's Lollipop??
(Settings-sounds and notifications-notification access)
I have turned it on but i can see any difference...
If someone knows!
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Don't know. It's 2016 and I am using Lenovo ZUK Z1 these days.
So my friend and I bought the note 3 neo. The thing is mine feels heavier than his note 3 neo or the other way around. I wanted to know if the phone is a fake or why is it heavier/lighter.
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siddharth.srivastava said:
So my friend and I bought the note 3 neo. The thing is mine feels heavier than his note 3 neo or the other way around. I wanted to know if the phone is a fake or why is it heavier/lighter.
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The weight of the phone is 162.5 g as per specs, so u can check if u want to. If you're so worried about the possibility of your phone being fake then take it to a service center & get it checked.
Hi All,
I use a Note 3 Neo 7505. I misplaced the S Pen and I wanted to buy a new one. I searched online and found S Pens only for the Note 3. Is it the same for Note 3 and Note 3 Neo?
Also, any idea on what the *best* price for this would be?
Lookwise they are the same. I guess the dimensions must be same too.
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They should be the same but contact Samsung support and check if the OEM part# is the same for SPEN for Note 3 and Note 3 Neo variant .
I currently am in the position where I can pick between a mi5plus 128gb 6gb ram or a minute note 2 4gb ram 64 GB Rom besides that spec wise they seem to be the same however what does you guys think I'm really stuck between them in a bad way I can't pick
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I currently am in the position where I can pick between a mi5plus 128gb 6gb ram or a minute note 2 4gb ram 64 GB Rom besides that spec wise they seem to be the same however what does you guys think I'm really stuck between them in a bad way I can't pick
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I am a happy owner of Mi 5S Plus, this is by far the best phone I have ever used.
The screen is better on Mi 5S Plus but the camera may be slightly better on Mi Note 2 (at least in daylight). If I had the opportunity to get one of them for free (not considering that Note 2 is more expensive) I would take Mi Note 2 for the edge to edge screen.
Mi Note 2 is better