The Samsung Galaxy Note T879 is Samsung's latest attempt to grab your attention, and after going through the spec sheet, there is a fair bit here worth talking about. Announced in 2012, March. Released 2012, August, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.
Design & Display
The Samsung Galaxy Note T879 comes with a 5.3 inches, 81.4 cm 2 (~66.8% screen-to-body ratio) display, pushing a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~285 ppi density), and in real-world use it looks bright, crisp and easy on the eyes. In terms of design, the Samsung Galaxy Note T879 keeps things modern and comfortable to hold. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including Navy Blue.
Performance & Software
Under the hood you will find the Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3, paired with 1GB of RAM, which means smooth scrolling, quick app switching and no real hiccups in normal use. It runs Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
The camera setup is one of the talking points here, with a 8 MP sensor doing the heavy lifting. It is not a pro camera rig, but for everyday memories it gets the job done nicely.
Battery
There is a Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery battery inside. 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 T879? What you are getting is a device that quietly covers the fundamentals rather than shouting about them. 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. There are rivals that beat it in one area or another, as is always the case in this segment. But taken as a whole, the Samsung Galaxy Note T879 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.
