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Samsung·Flagship · Released Sep 2013

Galaxy Note 3

The 2013 Note — a faux-leather back and a refined S Pen.

36/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$699
Color · Jet Black
Display
5.7" FHD AMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon 800
Memory
3 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
13 MP · f/2.2
Battery
3,200 mAh
Weight
168 g
AI Snapshot

A strong 2013 Note — fast, with the practical removable battery.

The Note 3 paired a fast Snapdragon 800 with a refined S Pen and removable battery. The faux-leather back aside, it was excellent in 2013 — now history.

Subscores · 0–100
Display56
Camera40
Performance26
Battery54
Build46
Value36
  • Fast Snapdragon 800 with 3 GB RAM — strong for 2013.
  • Refined S Pen with Air Command.
  • Removable battery and microSD.
  • Early 4K video capture.

Full specifications

Type
Super AMOLED
Size
5.7 inches
Resolution
1,920 × 1,080 px (386 ppi)
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Main
13 MP, f/2.2
Selfie
2 MP
Video
4K @ 30 fps (early)

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -98.0%
This
42,000
Class avg
2,100,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -95.9%
This
120
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -96.2%
This
320
Class avg
8,400
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -99.1%
This
0.6 fps
Class avg
64.0 fps

Frequently asked questions

When was the Galaxy Note 3 released?

The Galaxy Note 3 was released in Sep 2013.

What is the Galaxy Note 3 screen size and type?

The Galaxy Note 3 has a 5.7" FHD AMOLED display.

What chipset does the Galaxy Note 3 use?

The Galaxy Note 3 is powered by the Snapdragon 800 chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy Note 3 have?

The Galaxy Note 3 ships with 3 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the Galaxy Note 3 battery capacity?

The Galaxy Note 3 has a 3,200 mAh battery.

What is the Galaxy Note 3 main camera?

The Galaxy Note 3 has a 13 MP · f/2.2 main camera.

How fast does the Galaxy Note 3 charge?

The Galaxy Note 3 supports ~15 W wired charging.

Is the Galaxy Note 3 worth buying?

The Note 3 paired a fast Snapdragon 800 with a refined S Pen and removable battery. The faux-leather back aside, it was excellent in 2013 — now history. SpecEagle gives the Galaxy Note 3 an editorial score of 36/100.

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