Buying a Note 2. is it worth it? - Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I was planning on buying a Note 2 but now that S4 is being released is buying a Note 2 worth it? I want a bigger screen.
(I could wait for Note 3 but the problem is that I don't know if I can wait that long)

RandyBoyz92 said:
I was planning on buying a Note 2 but now that S4 is being released is buying a Note 2 worth it? I want a bigger screen.
(I could wait for Note 3 but the problem is that I don't know if I can wait that long)
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I also like bigger screen. I have both Note 1 and Note 2. I prefer the screen of the Note 1. Note 2 is slightly faster with longer battery life. I would get the Note over the S4.

S4 has almost NO feature against note 2 althrough it comes with a 1.8 GHz processor and note 2 has 1.6 ( Just 0.2 GHz more ) and note 2 has bigger battery too u can read it on specs. S4 has only 2600 but Note 2 Has 3100 Battery its 6 times S4 has only has floating touch but nor 2 also has air view.
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aviralsingh16 said:
S4 has almost NO feature against note 2 althrough it comes with a 1.8 GHz processor and note 2 has 1.6 ( Just 0.2 GHz more ) and note 2 has bigger battery too u can read it on specs. S4 has only 2600 but Note 2 Has 3100 Battery its 6 times S4 has only has floating touch but nor 2 also has air view.
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Yeah man.. only 0.2mhz more!
Disgraceful!!
Processors have gone backwards! My 10yr old pentium 4 was over 3ghz, now my i7 is only 1.8ghz!!!!! Still use my pentium 4 when doing more demanding stuff for the extra mhz it offers.
Yup.

LOL fade, go easy on him mate. Still, can't believe I just read that :/
Anywho - I'd still recommend Note II if you love bigger screens. Battery and large screen are so good, the upgrades in rest of the areas wouldn't make you feel like you've made the wrong choice. Unless of course, you're waiting for Note III. Won't settle for lesser screen size and especially the battery size. Personally those are more important to me than octa core processor etc - I mean why would I need a bloody octa core processor anyways? Can't think of any App/Game my note won't run.

jonatton said:
LOL fade, go easy on him mate. Still, can't believe I just read that :/
Anywho - I'd still recommend Note II if you love bigger screens. Battery and large screen are so good, the upgrades in rest of the areas wouldn't make you feel like you've made the wrong choice. Unless of course, you're waiting for Note III. Won't settle for lesser screen size and especially the battery size. Personally those are more important to me than octa core processor etc - I mean why would I need a bloody octa core processor anyways? Can't think of any App/Game my note won't run.
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Good point.
If 1080p screen is a big thing for you, and it does make a difference when watching movies, then I can see why you'd want to choose the S4 over it. But, for me, 720p is fine and I like this size screen over the extra resolution. Similarily Octa core won't be a drastic difference, unless it has a funky new way of saving battery. But even so, it won't beat the battery life of the Note 2 anyway. If the Note 3 isn't stupidly large, and somehow has a more power efficient processor, then I will be very happy indeed.

Ok, thanks all =)

tknguyencsu said:
I also like bigger screen. I have both Note 1 and Note 2. I prefer the screen of the Note 1. Note 2 is slightly faster with longer battery life. I would get the Note over the S4.
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how is note 1 as compare to the note 2 ( i have heard that s pen is not so good on note 1 as compare to the note 2)
i mean except the battry how is both in term of perfomance and s pen wise?

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Note 1 or 2

Probably been asked a thousand times.
But in real world usage. Is the note 2 worth twice the note 1
I can buy a note 1 with extras cases batteries etc for about £200
Yet a note 2 with nothing else are around £400-420
Does the 2gb improve the multi tasking
Does the quad core improve gaming and general usage lots.
Is the screen smaller width a problem.
Have owned a note 1 before and loved it.
I should go for the note 2, my friend has it. The quad core is super fast! It can play any game there is, and the 2gigs of ram make multitasking blazing fast!
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THUDUK said:
Probably been asked a thousand times.
But in real world usage. Is the note 2 worth twice the note 1
I can buy a note 1 with extras cases batteries etc for about £200
Yet a note 2 with nothing else are around £400-420
Does the 2gb improve the multi tasking
Does the quad core improve gaming and general usage lots.
Is the screen smaller width a problem.
Have owned a note 1 before and loved it.
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The price difference is not that much here, in India. But, if it was double, as in your place, i would have gone for the Note..
Definately go for the Note 2, the Note 1 has occasional stutters and lags and the N2 is blazing fast. Much better user xperience on the N2 because of a better clocked and optimized cpu, higher ram an much nicer display, It also is a bit narrowser so you have a better grip and feel imo. I also had the N1 so i know what i`am talking about
Definately Note 2 I have one and a friend has the Note 1 and in comparison mine is much better
My dad has the note 1 and have the note 2. Big difference. I would go for the note 2 without a doubt
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Go for the Note II. It's much nicer to hold, faster and more attractive. The actual screen is a mere 2.5 mm smaller, so that is really no issue.
Note 2. Much better battery, Samsung will support it with updates longer. Smaller width is actually a benefit – easier to hold and less wasted space when watching movies.
Go for note 2...
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Note 2 or S3?

I have done much research, and have almost made up my mind. Please, convince me...
The number one factor in my decision is how fast the fan-boys reply... Lol/JK... I'm sorry, but seriously, nobody yet?
Having owned both, I can unequivocally say, the Note 2. The difference in size is not much, but the extra battery and screen estate is REALLY awesome :good: And the best part, the 2gb of RAM. I used to notice lags with the 1gb of RAM on the international version of the S3, however with this phone, nothing seems to bring it to its knees.. EVER!!
Thanks for your response. No offense, but next...
anirudh412 said:
Having owned both, I can unequivocally say, the Note 2. The difference in size is not much, but the extra battery and screen estate is REALLY awesome :good: And the best part, the 2gb of RAM. I used to notice lags with the 1gb of RAM on the international version of the S3, however with this phone, nothing seems to bring it to its knees.. EVER!!
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Everything said is true but the size part. The Note 2 is better in every aspect than the S3 but honestly I still not feel comfortable with its size (after more than 1 month) regarding a normal phone usage with one hand such as while standing on a train and so on. (of course when you can use it with 2 hands the big size goes back to be a positive)
Note 2. Why are you even considering another ?
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I currently have both and hands down prefer the Note 2. Though you really need to take into account the size. Some people just cannot hold the Note 2 comfortably.
That being said, I'm about 5'5" and can type one handed with minimal issues.
All I can say is that although I admire the performance of my note 2 compared to my previous S3...I've dropped my note II on 2 occasions while trying to make a phone call with one hand, which never happened with my S3. I've got big hands but this thing is just too slim, slippery and wide(not a good combo imo) to use comfortably with one hand. Of course if you can live with it then by all means go with the Note 2.
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I would say use the search button:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024569
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1860428
There are long threads that already discuss the differences and which is better.
A quick youtube search brings up a lot of videos:
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=note+2+vs+s3&oq=note+2+vs+s3
But I pick the Note 2 because it's just fantastic
Note II all the way. SIII is an awesome device but the few differences between the two prove the Note II to be the clear winner.
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note 2 has same resolution, but 50% more subpixels leading to a sharper screen with more vibrant colours. bigger screen as well.
one of the things i hated about my note 1 was that it never had enough ram. everytime i tried to multitask with something like like going from browser to sending a text message, it would dump all the browser memory data, so when i go back to browser, it would have to reload that whole page. this was on a 1gb note 1. when i heard the s3 only had 1gb as well, i envisioned having a similar problem, which my friend confirms with his s3. so the 2gb ram of the note 2 is much much better.
if you plan to overclock, then internals dont matter too much, but note 2 has higher clocked CPU and GPU.
battery life is monstrous, even compared to my note 1. soooo many more software optimisations leading to much much better battery life.
I have the Note 1,Note 2 and s3 and think the Gn2 is awesome! If you dont mind the size you would be silly not to get the Note 2
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Souai said:
note 2 has same resolution, but 50% more subpixels leading to a sharper screen with more vibrant colours. bigger screen as well.
one of the things i hated about my note 1 was that it never had enough ram. everytime i tried to multitask with something like like going from browser to sending a text message, it would dump all the browser memory data, so when i go back to browser, it would have to reload that whole page. this was on a 1gb note 1. when i heard the s3 only had 1gb as well, i envisioned having a similar problem, which my friend confirms with his s3. so the 2gb ram of the note 2 is much much better.
if you plan to overclock, then internals dont matter too much, but note 2 has higher clocked CPU and GPU.
battery life is monstrous, even compared to my note 1. soooo many more software optimisations leading to much much better battery life.
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Souai summed it up pretty well, go with note 2, you won't regret it.
If you use your phones one handed often, then definately avoid the note 2.
I would suggest the LTE S3 with 2GB RAM.
As a novalty gadget note 2 is a winner. Fast powerfull and full of juice but omg the other day I was carrying my shopping and the damn phone rang it was almost impossinle to pick it up from my jackets pocket to answer it one handed and then the fear of dropping it on to the floor. If you need to make loads of calls and after practicality maybe wait for s4
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Question to be asked is note 2 or s4?...s3 is old news. ....
The answer would still be note 2
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Had S3 got Note2.
So Note2 hands down.
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Had S3 & now i am a proud owner of Note 2 , no comparison man....Note 2 is far better , 2 Gb Ram & Awesome battery of 3100 Mah is good enough reason to buy this beast !!
All you need is "Big Hands" , "Deep Pocket" & a "Huge Wallet" !!!

Is note II worth the upgrade??

I have seen many people saying that note 2 is not a good upgrade.
well here is what i see!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_P7aBWeJjo
Depends on what you want to use the device for! Its got to be worth the upgrade.... 1.6 quadcore and 2gb of ram!
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For me that's a completely pointless comparison.
You can't consider Note 2 an upgrade over S3 because they're completely different devices. Note 2 is an upgrade for Note 1 users, and S3 is an upgrade for S2 users.
If you want to jump from S3 to Note for bigger screen - then in this particular aspect it will be an upgrade, but only because you actually switch between market segments.
If you don't care about bigger screen, s-pen support and 3100mah battery - then the 1 extra gig of ram is not really worth replacing your device for. And CPU is basically the same.
If you want big screen, s-pen and great battery life for your media pleasure - then yes, Note 2 - or simply switching from smartphone to 'phablet' segment will be an upgrade solely because of its screen.
Once you go phablet, you won’t go back
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Once you get used to the size it becomes normal and regular phones become just too small. My gf S3 feels small to me now.
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Akiainavas said:
For me that's a completely pointless comparison.
You can't consider Note 2 an upgrade over S3 because they're completely different devices. Note 2 is an upgrade for Note 1 users, and S3 is an upgrade for S2 users.
If you want to jump from S3 to Note for bigger screen - then in this particular aspect it will be an upgrade, but only because you actually switch between market segments.
If you don't care about bigger screen, s-pen support and 3100mah battery - then the 1 extra gig of ram is not really worth replacing your device for. And CPU is basically the same.
If you want big screen, s-pen and great battery life for your media pleasure - then yes, Note 2 - or simply switching from smartphone to 'phablet' segment will be an upgrade solely because of its screen.
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I completely agree. My partner has the S3 and I love the S3. I have the Note 2 and I love the Note 2. The S3 is perfect for him, and the Note 2 is perfect for me!
I REALLY like the 2GB of Ram. The screen is nice, while the same resolution as the S3. So WHILE most people LOVE the display on the Note 2, the S3 has more PPI which some people say makes it better, while others say it doesn't. It's a matter of opinion. I love my note 2 and its display.
Is the Note 2 an upgrade over the S3? No. Only because they're DIFFERENT devices! They're for different people. My partner sees the Note 2 and says "Wow I want it!" but then says he can't use it as easily with one hand, can't take it with him to work out (I only run, so it's easy in the pocket). I like big text and large areas to read on, and the Note 2 gives that to me! It's all about personal preference. The Note 2 and S3 are VERY similar in hardware. VERY VERY similar.
A huge improvement over the note 1. The additional ram more than doubles what the note1 had as you only had 700mb left after android. Compare to 1.7 after android on note 2. Just for that reason it's a good upgrade. The CPU quad v dual, upgraded vid and screen, led notification and physical home button also are great upgrades.
Akiainavas said:
For me that's a completely pointless comparison.
You can't consider Note 2 an upgrade over S3 because they're completely different devices. Note 2 is an upgrade for Note 1 users, and S3 is an upgrade for S2 users.
If you want to jump from S3 to Note for bigger screen - then in this particular aspect it will be an upgrade, but only because you actually switch between market segments.
If you don't care about bigger screen, s-pen support and 3100mah battery - then the 1 extra gig of ram is not really worth replacing your device for. And CPU is basically the same.
If you want big screen, s-pen and great battery life for your media pleasure - then yes, Note 2 - or simply switching from smartphone to 'phablet' segment will be an upgrade solely because of its screen.
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Agreed!
Those two are phones that are in different leagues.

note 2 Owners: does the galaxy s4 intrigue you enough to consider switching?

I think 5" screen would be perfect not to mention the other upgrades across the board. I love my note 2 to death but I do find it to be ever so slightly too large for my hands that 5" might be perfect.
Nope... not in the least
Development is going great.. theming is moving forward.. This phone has too much going on to just switch now.
Until I have a use for a 8/16 core phone... I'll keep making this one better and better
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I'll think about it when it's a Note 3
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Well, what will S4 can do that NOTE 2 can't.
I love every thing of NOTE 2
I will buy.....but not switch. ...more like, idk play?:thumbup:
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I'll think about it when it's a Note 3
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Ditto....I've never been more content with a phone....EVER
Note III.
6.3 inch screen? And even more functional SPen?
No doubt the SIV will be impressive, but I don't think I could ever buy a smaller device. 5 inches is small to me now.
My piggy bank is waiting.
I agree about the screen size. I'm so used to this that going smaller just doesn't make sense to me anymore. The specs on this phone is already amazing. I still have my gs3 that just sits there. And the s4 is to be just slightly bigger in screen size then the s3. No thank you. Not for me anymore. Like somebody else said I'll wait for the note 3.
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If the s4 doesn't have anything greater than a quad and no amazing software improvements like the note 2 gallery, all share, touch wiz enhancement (yes its not as bad as it used to be in fact I love it on the GN2) then ill hold outtill GN3
Besides I see the i9300 may have 4.2 update comming soon so im sure we will also
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I bought my note 2 specifically for simple note taking with spen... Sold my galaxy s3 which was great for it originally from iPhones the galaxy s3 made me an android lover over ios despite 3 past early efforts of trying.
I would definitely be intrigued in a note 3 but I really don't see much to improve on right now.... Maybe external card slot usb hdmi etc without using micro usb adapter? Even then probably not. Great phone this note 2
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Maybe note 3 not s4,but by the time my upgrade is due,. We'll be talking about note 4 .
I love this phone and just to think I almost didn't purchase it due to its size, now it just feels right.
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theraker007 said:
I think 5" screen would be perfect not to mention the other upgrades across the board. I love my note 2 to death but I do find it to be ever so slightly too large for my hands that 5" might be perfect.
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Well in terms of size, I agree with you. I'm not adjusting to my Note II as well as I hoped - it's too big for me (one handed use and pocket). I'd prefer 130x70 mm phone with a 5" screen, perhaps with a pen, though I don't use it that much so far. But I'm not going to get an S4 - I'll wait for the next Nexus before considering a change. At least our phone (AT&T Note II) is rootable, but the fact that AOSP ROMs are handicapped by some hardware secrets (or so is my understanding) is too annoying to repeat a non-Nexus purchase. I hate the lack of SD card and battery too, but if I have to, I'll live with it next time (maybe in 2 years the internal storage will be large enough I won't care about the SD card).
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My concern is that the GNII feels just big enough to make use of the spen, I don't feel like it would scale down to 5" size that well.
And like others I'm so 100% satisfied by this beast that I can't even imagine switching right now.
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Here are the specs for the S4
Exynos 5 Octa 5410 chipset,
4.99 inches of Screen Size,
PowerVR SGX 544MP GPU,
Quad Core 1.8GHz Processor,
2GB RAM,PPI of 441
13MP Rear Camera, 2.1MP Front Facing Camera,NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi Fi ac/ b / g/ n,
Jellybean 4.2 Firmware out of the Box
Besides the smaller screen, the chipset and the 13mp camera
Not too different from the Note 2. And Im pretty sure Verizon will have thier bootloaders locked.
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I'm actually holding off until the Note 3. If the GN3 is 6.3", I'll buy the S4. Otherwise, GN3 it is.
Size doesn't matter... It's how you use it! That said, I'm not at all tempted. I love my GN2.
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No. I did that with my OG note and the s3. Ended up getting the note 2. Will wait for the note 3.
I love my note 2 and can not see myself with any other phone right now. I find it to be ahead of the curve and I can't think of what else they can do to improve it beside a bigger app selection "apps not games" but that's a developer issue. We need more devs to cater to us the note 2 users.
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Getting an S IV would be a downgrade for most people who got the Note 2 for what it was intended to be used for. I haven't met many people who could go back to a smaller screen after owning a Note. For the people who are just spec whores and want the latest + greatest, I'm sure the S IV will be something they can't live without. But for those who want the large screen and all of the great things that come with it; the capabilities of the S Pen; and other features that won't be entirely eclipsed by the S IV... the Note 2 will continue to serve us well. I may be slightly jealous of a full-1080p HD screen and incremental hardware improvements, but other than that, I can easily wait for the Note 3 which of course will dance circles around the S IV. And what's up with the megapixels of these cameras getting insanely bigger and bigger? Just marketing hype tailored towards the ignorant. Most people equated more megapixels with better photo quality, having no idea it just means you'll be able to take insanely large pictures, for print media and displaying on large screens. Give me a great camera with DSLR-like quality. The extra megapixels can suck it!
Exynos + PowerVR = Drool
I'll be grabbing one if true
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[Q] Does 1GB and 2GB RAM really matters?

I am planning to buy Note2 or SG3 but m lil bit confused btween these two awesome devices..the only pro i see in note 2 is larger screen,s-pen and 1GB additional RAM compared to SG3.Whereas SG3 has lot more functions and features than note 2.
So i need help from u guys that which phone is better among the two..
Also does 2GB of RAM really matters for a PHONE??I mean its a phone not a PC..what do u guys think?
It does. That's why I sold away my s3 before its value depreciates too much.
It's pretty frustrating when your app closes whenever you open a few more apps.
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Believe me go for the note from 2 it has a lot of more features. I had the s3 for a month and it is nothing special compared to the note 2.
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No competition. Note 2 or nothing!
Haha. But S3 is good as well.
An extra gig of RAM could go a long way.
Is S3 anyway better than note 2 ? S3 has better pixel density(306 ppi) compared to note 2(~267ppi).. Has anyone noticed any difference in display and clarity?
mannyvinny said:
Is S3 anyway better than note 2 ? S3 has better pixel density(306 ppi) compared to note 2(~267ppi).. Has anyone noticed any difference in display and clarity?
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With the screen calibration of Perseus and other kernels' you don't need to stress about pixels per inch.
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With the screen calibration of Perseus and other kernels' you don't need to stress about pixels per inch.
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Means,i need not to worry about the screen clarity and display as S3 has..does it has any noticeable change in screen when both are seen side by side?
mannyvinny said:
Means,i need not to worry about the screen clarity and display as S3 has..does it has any noticeable change in screen when both are seen side by side?
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Perseus both on S3 and Note 2, there will be more clarity on the S3 of course because of more PPI.
But with screen calibration, it could possibly beat a retina Apple display.
in my opinion the S3 is not as clear.
this is because the S3 has a pentile screen(2 colors per pixel instead of the regular 3), so while it has a slightly higher ppi it has a lower sppi and a noticeable pattern in the screen that looks a bit like a chain link fence.
and I don't know what you've heard about the features on the S3, but as far as I know the note 2 has all features the S3 has and some exclusive features.
It would be safe to say that with additional ram on the note 2, it's future proofed against newer Rom updates. 2GB is becoming the trend and will be required as more and more features are being added to roms. Since you mentioned the S3 has more features, I am curious to know what extra features does the S3 have over the Note 2?
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It is the Note 2 which has the greater range of features, not the other way around.
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bushako said:
It would be safe to say that with additional ram on the note 2, it's future proofed against newer Rom updates. 2GB is becoming the trend and will be required as more and more features are being added to roms. Since you mentioned the S3 has more features, I am curious to know what extra features does the S3 have over the Note 2?
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After reading above comments and user reviews,my reaction towards S3 is-How the fu**in hell i was wondering to buy S3 ..fu*k u S3.:laugh:
The international LTE version of s3 has 2gb ram and the same processor as note 2
Samsung Galaxy S3 = Phone benchmark
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 = Phone BENCHMARK ALL CAPS
mannyvinny bro, i was also in same situation when i was planning to buy the phone about a month back. Both are lovely sets. In my case, in the end .. 2gb ram was THE ONLY reason i bought the note2. See s4, xperiaz, htc one .. all new devices are coming with 2gig ram. Trust me this was real factor i got this beast. Secondly larger screen is always plus. And pixel density, i dont hardly see any difference :silly:
So, my suggestion.. go for note 2. Spend your hard earned money on some feature proof device.
edit, do read the SDS issue related thread before purchasing!
Buy an S3 i9305 with 2gb. I'm thinking of moving there as my note's size is beginning to bug me. Yes 2gb is a bliss when I tap to open Facebook and it opens instantly, as opposed to my previous note1 which killed it everytime in need of free ram, as it is a really heavy app 70+MB. Because in reality 1gb ram translates in 200-300mb free, which can be filled really quickly and it's really frustrating and embarrasing waiting for some secs for apps to load, when I have a beast of a phone.
i used both GN2 and S4.....and i like note2 more than s4......big screen long hr battery for internet surfing and gaming....and how can my fingers replace the amazing spen
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The international LTE version of s3 has 2gb ram and the same processor as note 2
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There's still an issue with the S3 LTE which is the fact that LTE consumes more power and yet the battery pack remained unchanged. Also the LTE version only has an additional ram but not the same CPU clock speed as the Note 2, by default at least.
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I owned an S3 and a Note 2 and I can tell you in my opinion it does make a difference, Note 2 is noticeably better.

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