Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo Overview
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo is a mid-range smartphone that was released in January 2014. It runs on the Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) operating system, which is upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop). The device features a Hexa-core processor with a combination of 4x1.3 GHz Cortex A7 and 2x1.7 GHz Cortex A15 cores, along with an Exynos 5260 Hexa chipset and Mali-T624 MP4 GPU. It comes with 16 GB of internal storage (11 GB user available) and 2 GB of RAM, with the option to expand the storage via a microSD card up to 64 GB.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo sports a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 267 PPI. The device has a screen-to-body ratio of 72.6% and a display area of 83.4 cm2, providing a decent viewing experience. It supports 2G, 3G, and 4G networks, as well as Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, GPS, and microUSB 2.0 connectivity options.
In terms of cameras, the Galaxy Note 3 Neo comes with an 8 MP main camera with features like LED flash, panorama, and HDR, capable of recording 1080p videos at 30fps. It also has a 2 MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. The device is powered by a removable 3100 mAh Li-Ion battery, providing a standby time of up to 540 hours on 3G, talk time of up to 18 hours on 3G, and music playback of up to 64 hours.
Pros:
- Large, vibrant Super AMOLED display
- Expandable storage option
- Decent camera performance
- Good battery life
Cons:
- Outdated operating system version
- Low-resolution display compared to newer smartphones
- Limited internal storage space