Mobile phones: Compare features & prices Samsung Galaxy Note review
Part mobile phone and part tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Note has a huge 5.3-inch screen and advanced features - but it may stretch your pocket in more ways than one. We tested whether this large phone is worth buying or whether you should opt for a smaller, cheaper alternative.
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| Specification criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Design | |
| Phone style | Candy bar |
| Height (cm) | 14.7 |
| Width (cm) | 8.3 |
| Depth (cm) | 1.0 |
| Weight (g) | 178 |
| Qwerty keyboard | No |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Display size (cm) | 5.3 |
Display resolution
|
800x1280 |
| Internal memory (GB) | 16.0 |
| Memory card slot | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Frequency bands
|
4 |
| 3G
|
Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | Yes |
| Operating system | |
| Operating system | Android |
| OS version | 2.3 |
| Camera | |
| Camera (Mp) | 8.0 |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Flash type | LED |
| Video recorder | Yes |
| Music player | |
| Music player | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes |
| 3.5mm headphone socket
|
Yes |
| Flight mode | Yes |
| Review details | |
| Date tested | 18 February 2012 |
| Latest results | No |
| Coming Soon | No |
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Display resolution
The number of pixels the screen displays (horizontal x vertical). Information provided by manufacturer.
Frequency bands
Dual-band phones can be used in most parts of the world. However North and South America use different frequencies (850 and 1900 MHZ). Tri-band phones can be used in some areas but to ensure coverage you'll need a quad band model.
3G
3G phones can access the web at faster speeds and can make video-calls.
3.5mm headphone socket
A 3.5mm socket enables you to use a set of regular headphones rather than those supplied with the phone.
