Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo Duos is one of those devices that tries to pack a lot into one package. Let us see if Samsung has managed to put together a phone that is actually worth your money. Announced in 2014, January. Released 2014, February, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.
Design & Display
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo Duos comes with a 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm 2 (~72.6% screen-to-body ratio) display, pushing a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density), and in real-world use it looks bright, crisp and easy on the eyes. It is not trying to reinvent the wheel with its design, but it does look the part. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including Black.
Performance & Software
At the heart of it sits the Qualcomm MSM8228 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm), paired with 2GB of RAM, which means smooth scrolling, quick app switching and no real hiccups in normal use. It runs Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
On the camera side, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo Duos is led by a 8 MP main sensor. Point-and-shoot results are reliable, and that is exactly what most buyers want.
Battery
Keeping the lights on is a Li-Ion 3100 mAh, removable cell. With moderate use you can expect to end the day with charge to spare.
Our Opinion
So, what do we actually make of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo Duos? This is a phone that does not try to be the flashiest option on the shelf, and honestly that works in its favour. It gets the basics right, offering a dependable main camera, a crisp display, which is exactly what most buyers are really after. In day-to-day use it feels like the kind of device you can rely on, whether you are replying to messages, scrolling through social media, watching videos or taking the odd photo. You could nitpick a few things, as you can with any phone in this bracket. But taken as a whole, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo Duos is a sensible, well-judged choice that should keep most users happy for a good while. If you have used this device or are planning to pick one up, do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
