Well, we have all seen the hype about the new Cel phone release from a Big Named company and their latest creation, with which it seems that they are playing catch-up with the rest of the industry as Android users have already been using many of the “new” features for a couple of years now.
So now, you ready to look at some real SmartPhones and decide which of them you may wish to purchase. In lieu of hype, in this article, we will list the features and options you can receive from these two different SmartPhones and in a head-to-head comparison well will choose the model that is the best, based solely on the real world stats and not in hype and glitter.
When you finish this article, you will have the facts you need to make the rational choice in purchasing your next SmartPhone.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is classy SmartPhone with many advanced features built in with the main features of this phone are that it has an Exynos 5 Octa 5420 CPU with Integrated Graphics. This quad core CPU runs at clock speed 4 x 2.3 GHZ, which makes it quick. This Smartphone has a Ram Memory of 3 GB, that when you add it all together gives you an impressive package.
But, those who are into social media desire today want more and a front and rear-facing camera that take videos. With a rear-facing, camera using 13 MP and a front facing camera with 2 MP this phone supports your needs and along with the screen density is set to a Pixel density 388 ppi You have a phone that will perform to your expectations. You also get Built-in Camera Stabilization and a picture Resolution of 1920 x 1080 px. For video, you can record at 2160 x 30FPS.
Some of the other key features are Wireless Charging which makes for easy and fast recharges but if your require instant power you can buy a second battery so you will never be without charge as the Note 3 has a Removable Battery.
The physical characteristics of the phone make it compact and light at a mere 168 Grams with its Height 151.2 mm, Width 79 mm, and a thickness of only 8.3 mm. With these features, Samsung also added to the mix the FAST 802.11 ac WIFI protocol and that gives your camera Serial Shot mode and Touch Autofocus with continuous Autofocus in Video Mode.
To keep the hold shooting match running smoothly the Note 3 uses Android 4.4 KittKat OS that supports 4K Resolution, Open GL ES 3.0 (Which gives you great game-playing action), and to top it off the OS is Multiuser as well.
Huawei Ascend Mate 7
This entry from Huawei is a great little SmartPhone that has many features that sets it apart from the run of the mill SmartPhones you see at most Phone Stores nowadays. The following Specs will give you the Main Features of this phone with a 1.8 GHz Octa Core Cortex A15/A7 Processor that has a CPU clock speed 4 x 1.5 GHZ. The internal ram is Ram Memory 3 GB which supports a Display with a Pixel density of 366 ppi.
For you social media lovers the Huawei has a rear-facing camera with 13 MP. The corresponding front-facing camera has 5 MP and picture Resolution is 1128 x 720 px. If you desire video, you can do Video Recording at 1080 x 30FPS.
While the battery is fixed in place, it charges quickly hold a charge for an extended length of time. The mundane dimensions are make the Ascend Mate 7 a comfortable phone to hold and carry with a Weight of 185 Grams and a Height of 157 mm, Width 81 mm, and Thickness of only 9.9 mm.
The Operating System is Android 4.4 KittKat so it is running the top end of the spectrum for Android’s OS.
Comparison and Final Call
As you can see the two SmartPhones are almost identical electronically and physically are comparable in size where the Samsung is a bit smaller.
Where the Samsung gets the edge is in it 802 protocol support scheme which is more robust than that of the Huawei. Some of the camera features also give the Note 3 a few more plus marks. Both phones have Gorilla Glass protection for their displays this was discounted in the analysis, as was the internal and external storage capacities as they are similar.
The removable battery is a big plus and wireless charging were key factors in these reviewers mind as the Huawei does not support them and as it is a newer device it should have leapfrogged to match the Samsung. This is a critical area as spare batteries are almost mandatory for a businessperson who wishes to stay in touch and needs to recharge without a cord plugged in is the wave of the future.
The CPU speed was also a plus as a faster clock means quicker response time. Though the Huawei as mentioned before is newer, the Snapdragon processor has a proven record of accomplishment of reliability, which gives the Note 3 another advantage. With the new OS update available, that lets the Note 3 upgrade from Jellybean and run the 4.4 KitKatt OS. The application suites for both phones are then almost identical.
While it was a tough call, the Note 3 is still a better phone technically, However as most people go with price the Huawei wins out in that category.
While this reviewer prefers the Galaxy’s technology, the Ascend Mate 7’s price is hard to argue with, as the phones are very close technically. Therefore, that and one other factor decided us in favor of Huawei and that is the Samsung is also a year older than the Huawei.
So, in this instance age and price beats out the edge in performance. The Huawei is the winner by a nose.
As always with any review don’t only take our word for it, look at the specs and pricing yourself and make your own decision.