Samsung Galaxy Note 3:Big is set to get bigger

With the Samsung Galaxy S4 now out of the way the entrance has been tossed start for the Korean company's other high-end smart phone to get a restart by means of the Samsung Galaxy Note3.

Rumours are distributing about Samsung's next super-sized device, indicating it's going to get even bigger - even though the Samsung Galaxy Note2 brought up eye-brows with its bigger dimension.

Samsung professional J.K. Leg has verified the lifestyle of the Galaxy Note3, exposing it will function a non-flexible 5.9-inch OLED show.

Samsung Kazakhstan has also fallen up, unintentionally exposing the 

Universe Observe 3 on its formal website together with the Galaxy Z4 Zoom capability and Galaxy Tab 3 10.1.

We're regularly on the look out for Galaxy Note3 information and you'll be able to find all the newest right here. You fortunate things.

Galaxy Note 3 release date and price

Update: After a tentative Samsung Galaxy Note 3 release date of September 4 was leaked a while back the Korean firm has now revealed that it will be holding an Unpacked event on that date at IFA 2013.

We've already had one Unpacked event this year which saw the introduction of the Galaxy S4 and "Episode 2" (as Samsung is calling it) carries the tagline "Note the date" - wonder what it might be announcing?

You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 to carry a hefty price tag, probably in line with the Galaxy S4 - making it more expensive than its Chinese rivals the ZTE Grand Memo and the Huawei Ascend Mate.

The Note 3 will probably set you back at least £550 (around $800/AU$770) give or take, plus there will be regional variances too.

Does the screen need to get bigger?

Although exact specs are still unknown the general consensus seems to suggest that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will sport an even bigger screen than its 5.5-inch predecessor.

Early reports pointed towards a whopping 6.3-inch display, which would see the handset dwarf the 6.1-inch Ascend Mate and 5.7-inch Grand Memo.

Other sources have claimed that the Galaxy Note 3 could actually pack a slightly more modest 5.9-inch AMOLED screen.

We thought Samsung may have let the cat out of the bag on its own website after listing a smartphone accessory compatible with screens from "4- to 6.3-inches", potentially hinting at a massive display bump for the Note 3 - although with the announcement of the Galaxy Mega 5.8 and Galaxy Mega 6.3 this is now less likely.

Screen size, then, remains a mystery but that's not the only quandary we have regarding the display on the Galaxy Note 3. Oh no, there are now reports suggesting it will be the first phone to sport a flexible OLED display.

Samsung did show off such a display at CES 2013 - although it wasn't part of a phone at the time and we reckon there's still some way to go before it's ready to hit our handsets, but it certainly gives us food for thought - especially now there are reports that Samsung is mulling three designs, one of which includes a flexible option.

We're also hearing that the Galaxy Note 3 may actually pack a 5.99-inch, Full HD display (although this came from unknown "inside sources"), as well as word that Samsung is potentially working on a number of variants with varying screen sizes.

Could this be Samsung replacing the Note range, or adding more feathers to its super-sized cap?

With JK Shin "confirming" the existence of the Galaxy Note 3, the Samsung exec is also reported revealing the 5.9-inch OLED display the super sized handset will pack.

The 6-inch screen size gets another shout out as part of an image leak on Twitter, with noting the screen was "accounting for 84%" of the front of the device.

Update: A full HD resolution looks to be pretty much on the cards whatever size the screen ends up being after more leaks pointed towards 1080 x 1920 for the Galaxy Note 3.

The operating system conundrum

We can be pretty sure that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will roll up running Google's Android platform, but which particular version that will be is not so black and white.

Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie was expected to be announced at Google's IO event in May, but it failed to materialise and since then we've seen the search giant launch a new version of Jelly Bean, Android 4.3.

However if history has taught us anything it's that assuming is for fools - as we've seen numerous handsets launched with older versions of Android - but Key Lime Pie is pretty unlikely and there's no guarantee the Galaxy Note 3 will arrive with Android 4.3 on board.

It could well run Android 4.2 out of the box, but he latest reports do point towards the Note 3 running Android 4.3.

Specs

The big screen won't be the only feature Samsung will want to shout about though, as you can expect the Galaxy Note 3 to be packing some serious tech under the hood.

It could be another industry leading handset (the Note 2 was the most powerful smartphone when it launched) with reports suggesting it will follow in the footsteps of the Galaxy S4 with a ridiculous octa-core chip.

Update: And like the Galaxy S4 the Exynos 5 Octa version may not be available in some markets with Qualcomm's 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 quad-core chip likely to feature in some variants.

As this device will fall into Samsung's "Note" family you can expect the fabled S-Pen to make another appearance here as it looks to rub shoulders with the Galaxy Note 8.0 and Galaxy Note 10.1.

According to Android Geeks a software engineer has spilled the beans on the S Orb camera feature which is apparently destined to debut on the Galaxy Note 3, after reports earlier this year suggested it would arrive on the Galaxy S4.

The usually reliable SamMobile has also had its say on the Note 3, with its own "inside sources" claiming the handset will be the most powerful in the world with a octa-core processor, eight-core GPU, 3GB of RAM, 5.99-inch Full HD display and a 13MP rear camera.

There's been further leaks surrounding that 13MP camera, with news claiming the snapper will sport optical image stabilisation tech, which will apparently give traditional cameras a run for their money.

Update: The suggestion of 3GB of RAM was given another boost by a second source "confirming" the memory of the Note 3 and since then reports that Samsung has been ramping up production of 3GB RAM has added further fuel to the fire.

Apparently the Galaxy Note 3 will measure 8mm in thickness and weigh in at 183g, so slimmer than the Galaxy Note 2, but pretty much the same weight.

Update: With all that power, and of course the huge display the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is going to need a decent battery and the latest from the rumour mill points toward a 3450mAh power pack which would beat the 3000mAh battery in the Sony Z Xperia Ultra.

Plastic or metal?

Many were expecting the Samsung Galaxy S4 would see the Korean company change its way when it came to framework development - getting rid of the plastic content for a more fancy steel complete, but unfortunately this wasn't the situation.

The whole plastic content vs steel discussion isn't over though and now speculation are indicating the Galaxy Note3 could well game a hard steel situation.

SamMobile resources consider the HTC One has "worried" samsung, major the maker to consider a new content for the Note 3.

We've also seen an picture slide out online declaring to show the steel body of the Galaxy Note3 and a completely new design language for Samsung - although we're not far too assured by this.

Credit: @evleaks

Those hoping Samsung will pull out some premium materials for the Galaxy Note 3 may have their dreams dashed as inside sources claim the handset will follow in the footsteps of the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S3 in terms of design.