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This phone is not available directly from a North American carrier. It is compatible with some networks and may be available from a third-party. Released in: Canada, USA, Asia, Europe
- GSM, UMTS
- 1280 x 800 display
- Android
- World Phone
- Touchscreen
- 8+ MP camera
- WiFi
- Bluetooth
- Email client
- Speakerphone
- View full specs
The Samsung Galaxy Note is much like the Samsung Galaxy S II, but is much larger. It is by far the largest smartphone on the market today and features a huge high-resolution Super AMOLED display. The screen can display full webpages in all their glory and makes it easier to navigate the phone's menus. While it is not as large as a tablet, it feels more like a Samsung Galaxy Tab than a Galaxy S II phone. While the phone is very large, it still will fit in most people's front pocket.
The Galaxy Note runs Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) and is powered by the extremely fast 1.4GHz dual-core Samsung Exynos processor. This makes the phone one of the fastest available. The camera used in the Galaxy Note is the same one that is used in the Galaxy S II. Image quality is excellent and rivals the iPhone 4S. Video quality is very good as well.
The phone also introduces S Pen, which is Samsung's version of a stylus. Several unique apps which take advantage of the S Pen are also included on the phone. Taking quick notes is fast and easy, and there are even some art apps which are great time killers when you have a few minutes to waste. The system works well, but would be better if the phone ran on Android Ice Cream Sandwich instead of Gingerbread.
Battery life is nothing short of amazing. The phone's large size allows for a 2500mAh battery to be used, which will easily power the phone for a whole day without needing to be charged, even with heavy use.
Need to Know: Samsung Galaxy Note
1. 1.4GHz dual-core processor makes the Note one of the fastest phones on the market. (The Good)
2. Battery life is among the best around. (The Good)
3. The huge size of the phone is a turn-off for some. (The Bad)
4. Runs Gingerbread instead of the superior Ice Cream Sandwich. (The Bad)
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Where To Buy
Unlocked X38 Android Note, Tmobile At&t, Samsung 16GB 4G S-2 card, Galaxy Guard from eBay
- •Condition: New
- •Availability: In Stock
- •Contract: No
- •Located In: USA
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- •Condition: Used
- •Availability: In Stock
- •Carrier: AT&T
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Latest Reviews
Exceptionally fast with a beautiful screen
Stuff Team from Stuff (about 1 month ago)
8/10
The question it poses isn't 'What is the Galaxy Note?', rather 'Who is it for?'. Smartphone buyers might be put off by the awkwardness of the extra girth, while tablet fans could find the screen too small. What the Note offers, though, is a very lovely halfway house between the two – look at it as... More
4G connectivity, device feels speedy and responsive, spacious and gorgeous
Jennifer Johnson from Hothardware (3 months ago)
N/A
All in all, the Galaxy Note's standout feature, its large, 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED display, is a bit of a double-edged sword. Even though we absolutely loved the additional screen real estate while using many of our favorite apps, watching movies, and surfing the web, we felt awkward holding such a... More
Excellent screen, great performance, great voice quality
Jen Edwards from Brighthand (3 months ago)
8/10
Considering the large size of the Samsung Galaxy Note, careful consideration is required in order to determine if it's the right smartphone for your needs. I found the big screen to be more of a draw than the actual S Pen stylus, but I would be less likely to buy it because I need something highly pocketable,... More
Latest Questions
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Where to find Rogers black Samsung Galaxy Note?dan OBrien (about 1 month ago) • 1 answer
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Can you buy a Samsung Galaxy Note in Hong Kong and will it work in Canada?
Heather_4154 (2 months ago) • 1 answer
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In regards to PC sync, what does OTA mean?
ed_28321 (2 months ago) • 2 answers
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Can the Sorenson ntouch be used on the Samsung Galaxy Note?
Kathy_6276 (3 months ago) • 1 answer
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Where can I download the Samsung Galaxy Note instruction manual?
Anonymous (6 months ago) • 2 answers