Mobile Mondays: Samsung Announces Galaxy Note 3 Neo

Samsung has finally announced its newest Note 3 models that aim to bring its top of the line phablet to the masses. The Galaxy Note 3 Neo will be offered in two versions – an LTE-packing model and a less powerful HSPA+ version. The two models are also different in terms of their processors…

Samsung has finally announced its newest Note 3 models that aim to bring its top of the line phablet to the masses.

The Galaxy Note 3 Neo will be offered in two versions – an LTE-packing model and a less powerful HSPA+ version. The two models are also different in terms of their processors. The LTE model gets a hexa-core processor (one 1.7GHz dual-core CPU plus a 1.3GHz quad-core CPU) while the HSPA+ model gets a 1.6GHz quad-core Cortex A7 processor.

As with other smartphones these, the two models get Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.0 (Low Energy), GPS (with GLONASS) and NFC. Moreover, both models get a 5.5-inch 720p AMOLED display, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal memory that supports expansion via a microSD card and an 8MP+2MP camera combo.

And since the two new smartphones are members of the Note family, both get the signature S-Pen stylus. Samsung has equipped the phones with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with TouchWiz UI on top.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo and Neo LTE+ will be priced at 670USD and 714USD respectively with international shipping dates to be announced shortly.

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