Samsung Galaxy Note II vs Galaxy SIII: Phablet or Smartphone

-Key Facts

Phone	Samsung Galaxy Note	Samsung Galaxy S3
Carrier	AT&T Wireless Sprint T-Mobile U.S. Cellular Verizon Wireless	AT&T Wireless Sprint T-Mobile U.S. Cellular Verizon Wireless
Date of Release	October 2011 (1 year ago)	May 2012 (5 months ago)
Network	3G (HSPDA/CDMA) 4G (HSPA+) 4G (LTE/HSPA+) Edge/2G (GSM/GPRS)	3G (HSPDA/CDMA) 4G (HSPA+) 4G (LTE/HSPA+) Edge/2G (GSM/GPRS)
Operating System	Android	Android
Operating System Version	Android 2.3	Android 4.0
User Interface	Android	TouchWiz
Price (with contract)	$299	$200
Price (without contract)	$749	$549

-Ratings & Reviews

CNET Rating	3 out of 5 With a 5.3-inch screen and a tricked-out stylus that can take screenshots and let you freestyle drawings and notes, the LTE-ready Samsung Galaxy Note is an interesting take on the familiar Android smartphone. Read full review at CNET	4 out of 5 Pumped with high-performing hardware and creative software features, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is an excellent, top-end phone that's neck and neck with the HTC One X. Read full review at CNET
LaptopMag Rating	3 out of 5 The Samsung Galaxy Note offers robust pen capabilities and fast 4G LTE speeds, but this phone-tablet combo's sheer size limits its appeal. Read full review at LaptopMag	4 out of 5 Overall, this Android device impresses because of its slim design, good battery life, and fast 4G speeds but especially because of its intelligence. Read full review at LaptopMag
Wired.com Rating	-	7 out of 10 The bottom line is that while all of Samsung’s software features on the S III aim to impress, and several display great ambition, too many of them suffer from frustratingly poor execution. Thankfully, you can just skip this stuff and enjoy the hardware. Samsung is still offering top-of-the-line performance here, and the Galaxy S III is more capable than many of the other phones on the market, even if it’s a bit clumsy. Read full review at Wired.com
PC Magazine Rating	3 out of 5 http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2400249,00.asp Read full review at PC Magazine	4.5 out of 5 With top-of-the-line everything and plenty of innovative features, the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S III delivers the ultimate LTE Android smartphone experience. Read full review at PC Magazine
PC World Rating	4 out of 5 With its large display and stylus-like pen, the Samsung Galaxy Note is a refreshing departure from the smartphone pack, but its design won't please everyone. Additionally, not enough apps support the pen right now. Read full review at PC World	4.5 out of 5 Despite some gimmicky features, the Galaxy S III is a well-designed, high-performance smartphone. Read full review at PC World

-Features

Features	DLNA FM Receiver GPS Navigation Graphics Accelerator HD Playback Microphone	DLNA FM Receiver GPS Navigation Graphics Accelerator HD Playback Microphone
Keypad Options	Touch Screen Keypad	Touch Screen Keypad
Sensors	Accelerometer Barometer Digital Compass GPS Gyroscope Pedometer	Accelerometer Barometer Digital Compass GPS Gyroscope Pedometer

-Display

Screen Size	5.3 inch	4.8 inch
Display Technology	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen Resolution	1,280 x 800 pixels	1,280 x 720 pixels
Display Features	Additional Display Support Ambient Light Sensor Multi Touch Proximity Sensor Scratch Resistant Glass	Additional Display Support Ambient Light Sensor Multi Touch Proximity Sensor Scratch Resistant Glass

-Camera

Camera Options	Autofocus Digital Zoom Front Facing Camera Image Stabilization LED Flash Rear Facing Camera Video Recording	Autofocus Digital Zoom Front Facing Camera Image Stabilization LED Flash Rear Facing Camera Video Recording
Front Camera Quality	-	1.9 megapixel
Rear Camera Quality	8 megapixel	8 megapixel
Maximum Video Capture Resolution	1080p	1080p

-Battery

Talk Time	10 hours	22 hours
Maximum Standby Time	250 hours	800 hours
Battery Capacity	2,500 mAh	2,100 mAh
Battery Technology	Li Ion	Li Ion

-Connectivity

Wireless Connectivity	3G 4G Bluetooth Mobile Hotspot Tethering NFC WiFi	3G 4G Bluetooth Mobile Hotspot Tethering NFC WiFi
Bluetooth Version	3.0 + HS	4.0
Charging Connection	microUSB	microUSB
Interfaces	microUSB	microUSB
Headphone Connection	3.5mm	3.5mm

-Technical Specifications

Operating System	Android	Android
CPU	Cortex A9 1.4GHz	Exynos 4412
CPU Speed	1.40 GHz	1.40 GHz
Processor Cores	Dual Core	Quad Core
RAM	1,024 MB	2,048 MB
Dimensions	5.78" x 3.26" x 0.37"	5.38" x 2.78" x 0.34"
Weight	178 grams	133 grams

-Memory

Storage	16.00 GB	16.00 GB
Removable Storage (included)	8 GB	-
Removable Storage (maximum)	32 GB	64 GB
Removable Memory	microSD microSDHC	microSD microSDHC