Camera Galaxy Note 3 vs. Camera Nexus 5

First, it should be remembered that the Galaxy Note 3 provides a main camera of 13 MP which lacks image stabilization, but rather a "smart stabilizer" as mentioned Samsung. For its part, the Nexus has a 5 BSI sensor type 8 MP with OIS stabilizer. The two sensors of the camera are engineered by Sony.

The images were taken by the Galaxy Note 3 are on the left of the screen, and the Nexus 5 right to enlarge the images, simply click on it.

On this first photo, you can immediately see that the colors of pictures taken by the Nexus 5 are warmer than those taken by the Galaxy Note 3, and much more striking details despite the fact that the Nexus has only 5 8 MP. In reality, this is due to OIS stabilizer that is missing on the Galaxy Note 3.

Then you can also see that the colors are much more natural on the Nexus 5 compared to the Galaxy Note 3, when you activate the flash. However, the Galaxy Note 3 provides a little more detail than the Nexus 5. This is due to the 13 MP that are present on the Galaxy Note 3.

Finally, when one is in and we not use flash, you can also see that the Nexus 5 offers better rendered in color compared to the Galaxy Note 3. For its part, the Galaxy Note 3 provides more clarity to the image and details.

Anyway, we can see that the sensor 8MP Nexus 5 is much improved compared to that of the Nexus 4, I would even say that it has nothing to envy to the Galaxy Note 3 with its sensor 13 MP. If you are asked to choose which of these two smartphones you choose?

Applications NPC Galaxy Note 3 are available for the Galaxy S4

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 embeds several applications that are related to the default overlay TouchWizz, so that you can also be found on the latest products from the Korean company, like the Galaxy S4 for example. But that does not mean that the Galaxy Note 3 does not have exclusive features. Speaking of exclusivity, hide the developers at XDA have managed to extract some features related to the implementation of the camera of the Galaxy Note 3 to install on a Galaxy S4.

For example, we observed the functioning of Panorama 360 mode, a mode that is similar to the photosphere available on the stock Android 4.2 Jelly Bean deouis. However, the developer indicates that as these applications are designed to work with version 4.3 Jelly Bean with the latest Samsung overlay, it could be that they have some bugs in version 4.2.2. Moreover, he also said that it is better not to flash the new features on anyone running this version which ROM.

Anyway, if you are disappointed not to have found these features on your Galaxy S4 after it has been updated to Android 4.3, you can install them by going to the forum XDA developers to find different instructions and download files.

It should be noted that if the 360 panorama mode does not work after flashing, you can copy this file in the / system / framework /. Do not forget to give us your opinion via the comments.

How to install the features of the Galaxy Note 3 on Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 2?

We look forward to the arrival of the official update of the Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy S3 to Android 4.3. An update that Samsung has promised to deliver as soon as this month. But according to our source from Samsung, this update will be delayed and arrive until the month of November. Whatever happens, the update of these three devices to Android 4.3 will bring some important features we've seen on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

Therefore, if you are eager to test the new features on the Galaxy Note 2 or the Galaxy S4, know there is an alternative for you today to install on both devices. In fact, thanks to XDA developers who knew removing features Galaxy Note 3 a backup file, you can for example use the Air Command including Windows Pen, the Screen Writer, the Scrapbook and Action Memo on the Galaxy Note 2.

However, it is not the only application compatible with the second generation range of Galaxy Note, as other features like gallery, security assistance, the S Note and S Planner, as well as navigation function with one hand are also waiting for you.

Moreover, it is also possible to install features of the Galaxy Note 3 on the Galaxy S4 as Samsung Magazine, My files, and many others. However, as we have already announced on PointGPhone the KNOX is not stable yet, and it seems that the developers at XDA are working very hard to make this operational functionality of the flagship smartphone from the Korean company. Also, some features require an update to Android 4.3.

Finally, we must always bear in mind that most of the features are optimized for the 5.7 inch screen of the Galaxy Note 3, and not for the 5-inch screen of the Galaxy S4. So you can visit this link to download the necessary files for the Galaxy Note 2, and the address for the Galaxy S4.

Galaxy Note vs HTC One Max 3: Comparison between two smartphones over 5.5 "

The Galaxy Note 3 that you can find a test here was announced at IFA that occurred last September. The HTC Max One of the side has been officially unveiled, but its characteristics have been known for some time thanks to various leaks. We believe it is time to compare these two phablettes (giant smartphones) which are both nearby and different in several respects.

The screen

You are aware that the Galaxy Note 3 provides a 5.7-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of Full HD 080p 1. A more than adequate screen, but turns out to be less efficient when exposed to sunlight.

For its part, the HTC One Max offers SLCD screen of 5.9 inches which also offers a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels Full HD, the screen is one of the best displays of the moment. Except for a brighter light on the HTC Max One and a larger screen, the display of these two smartphones offer quality similar image with pixels invisible to the naked eye.

TouchWiz vs Sense UI

Both smartphones run on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, but differ in that they offer the user interface. The overlay Samsung TouchWiz interface offers a rich bright color, as well as new features including the most and the best are designed for the Galaxy Note S Pen 3.

For cons, the Sense UI provides a rather simple and flat interface, while still in a very aesthetic worked. In reality, the choice will depend on whether the user account opt ​​for TouchWiz or Sense UI. In any case, unlike the Samsung TouchWiz which is rich in new features, the Sense UI is based mainly on the user interface to make the experience on the HTC One Max different from that found on other devices in its class .

BlinkFeed vs. My Magazine

The BlinkFeed is undoubtedly one of the key features of the One range of HTC . Very practical, it includes several visual features deeper integration with Facebook and Twitter integration, and also strengthens the menu Smartphone. In addition, this feature is even more interesting to use on the 5.9 inch screen of the HTC One Max.

For its part, "My Magazine" is a new feature that was introduced on the Galaxy Note 3, which turns out to be a mix between BlinkFeed and Flipboard RSS reader. However, this application is still too young, and it lacks a lot of features compared to BlinkFeed.

Fingerprint reader

Absent on the Galaxy Note 3, a fingerprint reader features the back of the HTC One Max. However, it is noteworthy that Samsung had introduced a fingerprint reader on the Galaxy Note 3, but quality control was finally canceled this function, and also probably does not conflict with the Apple iPhone 5S .

In any case, HTC has managed to move forward because of its roadmap designed well before the release of the iPhone 5S, the company had already introduced a fingerprint reader on his phablette. Everything seems to be successful, because in addition to being a security support for the Smartphone, it also allows it to be customized to be able to run three applications to choose from.

Personally, I'm still not convinced by the fingerprint reader on a smartphone, because I think that sooner or later it will be used to get into our private lives, especially when we know what we can do with our data just surfing the net, you can imagine what we can do with your fingerprints.

S-Pen

The HTC One Max offers a capacitive stylus, but its use is not as extensive as with the S-Pen Samsung. In fact, the Galaxy Note 3 comes with several new features that are associated with the S-pen. Features that are missing on the HTC One Max, and you can see in the video below:

Digital Camera

The Galaxy Note 3 provides a 13 MP BSI camera that is similar to the Galaxy S4. For its part, HTC always offers its UltraPixel 4 MP camera that offers a much larger sensor, contributing greatly to the image quality especially in low light environment. It should be noted that UltrPixel HTC One received much praise during various tests.

Plastic VS Aluminum

There is a great debate endlessly. Those who had the chance to use a Smartphone Samsung are adamant in stating that the comfort provided by the plastic shell covers the low-end printing of this material, especially the Galaxy Note 3 loads of faux leather on the back cover . Others swear by an aluminum hull. In reality, these two materials have advantages and disadvantages, as well as the plastic is very comfortable, it is plastic and can thus be very vulnerable to shocks and scratches.For its part, the aluminum is probably more aesthetically pleasing to look at, but it is often heavier, and this material is a great conductor of heat.

Battery and storage

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 provides a removable 3200 mAh battery, which can be easily replaced if it is not flat, or if it is defective. For its part, the monobloc aluminum hull HTC One Max does not allow the user to access the battery is 3300 mAh.

In addition, the Galaxy Note 3 Max One and HTC offer a slot to insert a micro SD card up to 64GB, which look at several films and series during a long trip, for example.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs. Oppo N1

The Oppo N1 is a smartphone that stands out from its peers by its rotating camera, the TouchPad, and over all a partnership with Cyanogen INC. With a screen of 5.9 inches, N1 can be a serious competitor for the smartphone giants of the time, such as the Galaxy Note 3. We believe it is useful to give a brief encounter between these two devices to see how this new Smartphone the Oppo brand is doing against the Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

Although the design of the device is more than pleasant, the Oppo N1 is a little too big to be used with one hand. In fact, it measures 170.7 x 82.6 x 9mm with a total weight of 213 grams, while the Galaxy Note 3 is much smaller and compact with a size of 151.2 x 79.2 x 8.3 mm for a total weight of 168 grams.

As you can see the different images, the Oppo N1 offers a large size, and when you put the two smartphones side by side, the Galaxy Note 3 looks like a small toy in front of the smartphone 's Oppo . We'll see what he has internal features of the device.

The Oppo phablette N1 is equipped with a screen of 5.9 inches with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels Full HD, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 provides a screen 5.7-inch Super AMOLED in the same definition. Under the hood, the Oppo N1 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor clocked at 1.7 GHz and supported by 2 GB RAM with GPU Adreno 320. For its part, the Galaxy Note is powered by a 3 800 quad-core Snapdragon Qualcomm clocked at 2.3 GHz and driven by a 3 GB RAM

Regarding storage, the Oppo N1 offers 16 GB or 32 GB of internal memory to choose from, while the Galaxy Note 3 offers 32 GB and 64 GB of memory choice. Both devices offer the possibility of using an external micro SD memory card for up to 64GB of additional memory.

What distinguishes the Oppo N1 from its competitors is probably the digital camera 13 MP rotating at 206 °, it can take a picture in a conventional manner or make a self-portrait with the same sensor image. For its part, the Galaxy Note 3 provides a 13 MP primary camera followed by a secondary 2 MP forward facing.

Finally, it should be noted that the Oppo N1 is managed by Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and powered by a 3610 mAh battery when the Galaxy Note 3 is operated by Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with a battery of 3200 mAh.

In most cases, the Galaxy Note 3 is much better than the Oppo N1 especially that offers S-Pen stylus followed by an array of related features. For its part, the Oppo N1 is a little too big to be used as a smartphone although it has many advantages like its bigger and brighter screen or its rotating camera, the TouchPad on the back so that his OS in partnership with Cyanogen. This device may be more interesting if the manufacturer believed to reduce its size by removing such huge margin that lies between the lower part of the screen and the bottom of the smartphone for example.

Samsung recognizes that zoning imposed on the Galaxy Note 3 is a mistake, but intend to do anything to remove

Samsung has finally admitted that the zoning is imposed on the Galaxy Note 3 was a mistake on their part. However, the South Korean giant still has not removed by this Buckle area and always advise users to visit a Samsung customer nearest to unlock their Galaxy Note 3 free service.

As a reminder, at the beginning of the marketing of the Galaxy Note 3, users began to realize that it was locked by geographical region where it was purchased. Therefore, if you purchased your Galaxy Note 3 in the U.S., you can not use it with a European SIM card and vice versa. However, this does not mean that the Galaxy Note 3 will be completely unusable, because you can always use the phablette with its original SIM and play the roaming if you are moving. A system that does not, however, suitable for everyone.

However, even before some developers have managed to blow the lock area, Samsung stated that it was possible to disable it by going to one of their center free release. In addition, it is also possible to unlock the smartphone by activating with a chip from his home country legally before using a foreign SIM, so if you plan to use a vendor who is in the USA for example, just ask him to use the smartphone for a few minutes before you send it.

In any case, one wonders what prompted Samsung to impose this Zoning moreover introduced smartphones that was produced after the month of July, including the Galaxy S4, S4 Galaxy Mini, Galaxy Note 2, the Galaxy S3 and of course the Galaxy Note 3 .

Anyway, Samsung says he was unpleasantly surprised by the negative reaction of consumers by the Zoning. Really? But what planet do you live leaders Samsung? because from the moment you impose something that customers do not want, it is normal that they do know. Finally, I say that, but I say nothing.

Pantech Vega Secret Note: The direct competitor of Galaxy Note 3 is official

The Pantech Vega Secret Note is a powerful smartphone high range of nearly 6 inches which is added a stylus, which compete directly with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

Specifically, the Pantech Vega Secret Note offers a 5.9 inch screen with a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 800 manufacturer Qualcomm monitoring chip Adreno 330 graphics processor and 3 GB RAM On its sensor digital camera, it features a 13 MP primary camera and a camera of 2 MP who is in front, it will self-portraits or make calls on video.

Otherwise, 32GB of internal memory is available as a storage medium with the presence of a slot to insert a micro SD card. What really differentiates this phablette of its competitors, it is the "USB host" feature allowing it to be connected to an external hard drive up to 2TB

In addition, the Pantech Vega Secret Note also features a fingerprint reader, and more power to unlock the device, it also allows you to lock personal information such as phonebook, pictures, videos and many more ... more This giant Smartphone supports LTE-Advanced connection and offers the DMB who watch Korean channels.

Finally, a flip cover will also be available with an opening on the front. This opening will display the time and important notifications to be issued by the Vega Secret Note, but also to quickly write a note via the V Pen stylus.

The date of availability of the device has not yet been announced, but it will be priced at U.S. $ 840, about 700 euros.

RegionLock removes the zoning area of ​​the Galaxy Note 3

It did not take long for developers to find a modding to blow a few movements the lock area that Samsung has integrated into the Galaxy Note 3. A locking left perplexed as to whether a practice already addressed by the mobile operators, and it is taken up by Samsung in order to deter importers who want to buy the smartphone in countries where it is sold at a lower other prices paid (such as France, for example).

In any case, you should definitely know that there is a very simple practice to blow the lock legally. In fact, if you ordered a Galaxy Note 3 through your contact overseas, you should ask them to activate it with its regional SIM card before you send it so you can use your turn Smartphone. Otherwise, you must go through a Samsung service is indeed free, but requires a shift, where the minus side practice.

However, there is of course another alternative that is presented to you, and which is called RegionLock, newly developed by Chainfire. However, this only works on modding the model SM-N9005 Galaxy Note 3, with at least firmware MI7. It is also worth noting that this is not a mod that will unlock (the fact that the Smartphone comes in useful for any telephone operator) the Galaxy Note 3 because it requires a procedure much deeper.

In any case, if you want to know more about this modding, you can visit the forum XDA Developer . You can also download the Play Store Google for € 1.99. In the meantime, you can watch a video demonstration of this modding below. Do not forget to give us your opinion on this application.

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Samsung denies cheating Benchmark score compared to the Galaxy Note 3

Recently, we have seen a report that Samsung suspected to have used again a special software on the Galaxy Note 3 to inflate the benchmark phablette his last score. A hint that appeared following a benchmark abnormally high compared to the LG G2, which the latter proposed the same Snapdragon processor 800 running at 2.3 GHz. Following this new controversy, Samsung denies having used any cheating software to increase the score of the Galaxy Note Benchmark 3.

As a reminder, Samsung was accused of using such software on its Galaxy S4 to crush all competitors at the benchmark. At the time, Samsung was formally stating that its Galaxy S4 received no special treatment in order to propel the benchmark score, but its GPU was indeed able to achieve this high frequency indicated by the Benchmark Report . A frequency which in reality will never be reached in normal use, and that, even with intensive application performance.

This week, a new report indicated that the Galaxy Note 3 proposed a score still abnormally high compared to another terminal with more or less the same features as the latter. A report suspected so Samsung have once again used a program to boost the frequency of the CPU and GPU Galaxy Note 3 when the latter is subjected to a benchmark test.

Faced with this accusation, Samsung shows through CNET UK : "The Galaxy Note 3 maximizes frequency CPU / GPU when performing operations that require a big performance. "The spokesman went on to say that:" It was not an attempt to cheat on the benchmark results. We remain committed to providing our customers the best possible user experience. "

Honestly, we do not know if these are sites like Ars Technica or Anandtech (who unveiled cheating) that are in error, or if Samsung used (unknowingly?) Actually a line of code to overclock CPU and GPU of the device when the latter is subjected to a benchmark test. We remind you that the benchmark score in no way defines the actual performance of a device.

Test the camera of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 in pictures and videos

When the Galaxy Note 3 was launched, many journalists by its impressive performance and especially the quality of its Full HD display were, while others had eyes that its Snapdragon processor clocked at 800 2 3 GHz and 3 GB of RAM, however, the camera has been less discussed than the fact that it is capable of shooting 4K. In any case, we now bring a little focus on this camera to enlighten you about its capabilities.

You probably know that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 features a 13 MP main camera, which unfortunately does not have the OIS image stabilizer. A lack which was offset by Samsung with software support can be regarded as a kind of digital image stabilizer, especially useful when shooting videos. Thus, we will present various sample photos and videos then taken under various conditions. You can click on the photos to view in full size.

So to begin, we will offer you a photo that was taken in a normal condition:

Then two pictures were taken with color enhanced:

In dynamic mode:

Macro mode:

Capture flash:

Panning:

In this mode the resolution of the photo is 20565 x 1408 pixels avec un poids de 8,1 Mo. Une taille qui varie selon le mode de prise de la photo.

Photosphère :

Le résultat a été influencé par des mouvements involontaires. En tout cas, le résultat est bon et la correction d’exposition du ciel est parfait. La photo mesure 8242 x 4120 pixels et pèse 7.1 Mo.

En mode animé :

L’image créée est un gif avec la taille de 720 × 416 pixels qui pèse 5,5 Mo

Les effets :