The next big thing coming our way from Samsung is of course the Galaxy Note 3. With an unpacked event scheduled on September 4, analysts are betting the launch of the Note 2 successor on that day though some believe the D-Day could be on the 6^th of September as well. While a debate continues on which of these two days Samsung eventually chooses to launch the Note 3, a clear picture seems to have emerged with the device irrespective of when it is eventually launched.

Another quite significant development to have happened in the meantime is the launch of the new Exynos Octa 5420 chip today as was promised by Samsung. The new chip marks a considerable improvement over the previous Exynos 5420 chip with enhanced 3D processing capability touted to be twice that of the 5410. Also, Samsung has revealed that the new 5420 chip will be able to support OpenGL ES 3.0 and Full Profile Open CL 1.1. This, the company claims “enables the horsepower needed in multi-layer rendering of high-end, complex gaming scenarios, post-processing and sharing of photos and video, as well as general high-function multi-tasking operations”. Further, the new chip is slated to hit production lines in August.

As such, analysts have been quick to predict that all of the above makes it just right for the new Exynos 5420 to be just right to make it into the new Galaxy Note 3 device which is set to be launched in September. However, experts have also been saying that there is no reason to believe Samsung won’t be following the same strategy as far as the choice of processor is concerned as it did with the S4. So there could be variants of the Note 3 powered by the Snapdragon 800 chip (clocked at 2.3 Ghz) meant for sale in the US and Europe. For the rest of the world, Samsung could rely on its own Exynos 5420 chip to power the Note 3 devices.

Meanwhile, positioned as it is at the premium segment, there surely will be no dearth of high end features on the Galaxy Note 3. However, there could still be one extremely desirable feature less on the Note 3, that being a fingerprint sensor. Samsung has reportedly been working with Validity Sensors for the incorporation of fingerprint tracking technology in the Note 3 device. However, according to the latest on this front, such claims could well have hit the wall due to production issues as Validity is reported to have failed to deliver the sensors in enough quantity for Samsung to consider fitting them in the Note 3 while still sticking to the September launch schedule. This no doubt will be extremely disappointing if it’s indeed true considering Samsung’s arch rival Apple too is being rumored to be including such a feature in its upcoming iPhone device. However, while a fingerprint tracker could have led to higher security for the Note 3 device, the phablet will boast of several security measures, including the Samsung KNOX.

The rest of the features that are being associated with the Note 3 include a 5.7 inch display having a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. There could be two different displays on offer, a Super AMOLED and a Super LCD display though both will have the same resolution. The big screen smartphone will come with a 3 GB RAM while internal memory options could range from 16 GB to 64 GB. The primary camera will include a 13 mp sensor and will also incorporate advanced image stabilizing feature to allow for better photography. Further, Samsung Eye Scroll and Eye Pause eye tracking technology could also be a part of the new Note 3 device.

Samsung has announced that it will have a new processor ready for release next week. Named Exynos 5 Octa, the chip is also being considered to be the right fit for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 device as well. With the Note 3 already having been leaked ample of times and the rumors of release date are also circulating, rumors are unable to decide about the actual processor that will be coming inside the Galaxy Note 3.

According to some inside information Samsung can employ one of the three processors, the Snapdragon Qualcomm 800 chip, the present Exynos 5 Octa or it could be the new Exynos 5 Octa processor. Although Samsung has made no confirmation so far regarding what exactly is to be seen inside its Galaxy Note 3 device, the Samsung Exynos’ Twitter account though has made it clear the company is all set to launch the latest Exynos 5 Octa sometime next week.

Samsung on the other hand is tight lipped about the specifications, although it has mentioned the new chip will mark a significant improvement over the current version. Various rumor streams had mentioned the development of Exynos 5420 at the Samsung camp and experts believe it will be the Exynos 5420 that eventually will be launched next week. And then, at least one Note 3 variant powered by the new chip can’t be ruled out either. It is also possible that Samsung brings forth two variants just like it did with Galaxy S4. It can have one powered with the Snapdragon 800 chip and the other having the Exynos Octa 5 at its core.

The Exynos 5 Octa processor was first announced at the CES, this year and it made its actual debut inside Galaxy S4 early this year. The processor comprises of 8 cores though it’s only 4 cores that is in action at any given time to maximize on battery life while still delivering superior performance.

Although there is no such guarantee that this is the processor which is expected to be found inside Note 3, though things seem to be shaping out that way, what with the new Note 3 due to be launched in early September. Some other talked about specs of Note 3 includes a 13 MP camera, along with a 5.7 inch 1080p display. All of them can only be confirmed on Galaxy Note 3 release date.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 hit the shelves in September last year, and just within a month five million units were sold. Samsung basically dominates the Android market with its cheap and diversified range of Android smartphones. Samsung Galaxy Note 2 was a huge success and the manufacturer is about to come up with its successor, the Galaxy Note 3.

Consumers have been expecting a lot from Galaxy Note 3, and emerging rumors just spice up their anticipation with a new claim daily. However, relying on some trusted reports, sources and photos that surfaced on the internet in the past couple of months, Galaxy Note 3 specifications and release date can be estimated. An official unveil event is to take place at IFA 2013 at Berlin from 6-11 September.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Vs Note 3

Design and Display

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 flaunted the usual plastic skin of Samsung smartphones, slim in its width and light in weight. Reportedly, Samsung considered variable skins for Note 3. The plastic coat seemed to dissatisfy consumers, who expect a metallic feel with their smartphone. The Korean tech was working on a metallic chassis, a plastic build (same as Galaxy S4) and a relatively different design.

However, it finally decided to stick to a plastic chassis, owing to the immense consumer satisfaction with design, display and specs of the newly launched Galaxy S4. Note 3 will lightly diminish in size than its predecessor. The smartphone is likely to measure 8mm in depth and 183gm in weight. The successor will compactly shed off 1.4mm thickness, but will flaunt a display greater by .4 inches than that of its predecessor. It will be facilitated with S-AMOLED capacitive display at an HD resolution (1080*1920).

Recently, SamMobile has been utilizing a metal-like band around the surface perimeters of its smartphones. This renders the devices with a polished look and semi-metallic feel. Hence, Note 3 is likely to endorse a polish metal-like bezel as well. Moreover, it is being rumored that Note 3 will be presented with a larger quantity of admirable accessories, than what its predecessor had.

OS and Processor

Plenty of contradictory rumors surfaced regarding the processor and OS of Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Initially, it was highly expected to debut with Android v5.0 Key Lime Pie, but the rumor was vigorously shattered when Google did not come up even with a tit-bit of Key Lime Pie at I/O Conference on June 10. But Google is likely to come up with a mildly upgraded version of Android Jelly Bean v4.2.2. Jelly Bean v4.3 is supposed to arrive in July-August. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is expected to run on this upgraded Jelly Bean version that supports Bluetooth 4.0 LE.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors @ 2.3 GHz and Adreno 330 GPU have been proposed for Note 3. The smartphone is likely to arrive with an S-Pen stylus. Note 2 featured Quad-core Cortex-A9 1.6 GHz processor, Exynos Exynos 4412 Quad chipset and Mali-400 MP GPU. So, Note 3 will be more powerful than its predecessor.

RAM and storage

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is rumored to feature 3GB RAM and will be available in three variants of 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. Note 2 featured 2GB of RAM, so its successor would observe much of an improvement with regard to internal storage capacity.

Camera

Galaxy Note 3 is likely to feature a 13MP camera whereas Note 2 possessed an 8MP camera. The camera will be facilitated with utility specifications, such as LED flash, simultaneous HD image and video recording, touch focus, geo-tagging, image stabilization and smile detection. Other advanced camera specifications like Eye Scroll, Eye Pause and a 2MP secondary camera are to be present in Note 3.

Price

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is currently available at $299 on-contract. Galaxy Note 3 is likely to bear an on-contract price tag of $350. If you want to buy it off-contract, then you may have to pay about $650.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is likely to surface at IFA 2013 and will be available from September-October. Samsung manages to surprise and satisfy its fans with its Android smartphones. Samsung Note 3 is supposed to abide by its fans’ expectations as well. iPhone 5S, Sony Xperia Z, HTC One Max and HTC T6 are supposed competitors of the much awaited Samsung Galaxy Note 3.