This Note 3 is still going strong. There's no need to upgrade because the improvements are marginal on the 5. The software updates start eating into the available memory which does slow it down sometimes. With powering the phone down it's able to record needed space and then runs better.
The Note 5 does everything I need and then some. Many times I've need a signature, now I have it finally. One more feature to complete my phone usefullness! I will be a while before I utilize most of the Note 5 features, but, I'm comforted knowing they will be there. Documenting new tropical fish for my collection, needs, photos, drawings when needed of new filter methods, it's great and does for me just over the edge of the other phones. Cloud storage, sharing with my tablet and laptop. It completes aLloyd my needs. Hats off to this new phone!
Note 3 with replacable battery and memory expansion slot
on December 1, 2015
Posted by: mmuonio
from Anoka, MN, USA
Expertise:Expert
The ability of the Note 3 (and Note 4) to expand the memory and replace the battery is critical for me. It is important that my phone last for at least 48 hours, even when I am using it. The replacable battery allows me to carry extra batteries or even better, use an expanded battery so I am not tethered to a charger. The extra removable storage allows me to use that for video, photos, and car cam storage keeping the the phone memory clear and not slowing the phone down.
It certainly has been the best phone I have ever purchased. It is very people friendly, allowing you to download apps, find them and work with them in a timely fashion. The phone is very comfortable to handle, slim and not to big. And it is very sturdy, I let my grandchildren play with it and I don't have a great fear of them braking it. Very good product.
I absolutely love my Note 3 and would consider buying another Samsung Note product in the future. Features are intuitive and well designed. I love the S-Pen and it's features as well. I couldn't be happier with my decision.
Finally purchased my note 3,just sorry I didn't buy it sooner. This phone has everything I need to run a business to social needs. Going to be a while before I'll buy another phone. You can't beat the quality from Samsung.
Pros: Realistic color, Bright display, Built-in speakers, Lightweight, stylist is a plus, very user friendly