Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs. Nokia Lumia 1520: Bigger, better, faster

27 December 2013
We venture again into the realm of phablets, one that at the beginning seemed to promise little more than a short burst of action, has become the scene of some of the most thrilling battles this industry has seen. The showdown we’re about to witness...

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Anonymous, 04 Jan 2014Although it must be said you saying how well built the Note... moreLike how you admired lumia's battery, camera!

    Anonymous, 04 Jan 2014Although it must be said you saying how well built the Note... moreYeah...it is a neutral comment and I don't hate Samsung note3...but I like lumia 1520...and I have no problem in admitting software build of note3, is good!

      Anonymous, 04 Jan 2014Nice try. They make it quite obvious and I don't think that... moreWhat about android trolls...why don't you speak about them ?!

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        darknite, 04 Jan 2014First of all I don't like championships...for a device to b... moreAlthough it must be said you saying how well built the Note is around software like no others is quite impressive seeing you admit.

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          darknite, 04 Jan 2014I don't understand a bit...what do you want me to do? Apologize?!Like usual. You misquote me for the millionth time and all you can do is play antics instead of owning up.

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            darknite, 04 Jan 2014Oh..is it...did they offer you a job at gsmarena or what?! ... moreNice try. They make it quite obvious and I don't think that even they knew the amount of trolling of nokia/ms fanboys that would sworm the competition.

            And like I said...Had the 1520 had most of the advantages here you would be singing it and flaming any Note/android/ or just not in favor of Nokia comment...

              Anonymous, 04 Jan 2014Since i never said you did you might want to try and re rea... moreI don't understand a bit...what do you want me to do? Apologize?!

                Anonymous, 04 Jan 2014Right because a winner is not obvious and they dont leave a... moreOh..is it...did they offer you a job at gsmarena or what?! How do you know reviewers intention?! If they need to belittle fighting...they need not do a championship of devices! Please do not twist articles for your conveniences!

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                  darknite, 04 Jan 2014When did I say 1520 won! You fanboys claim and flame note 3... moreSince i never said you did you might want to try and re read the comment and appologize. Can we get through on article without you misquoting me? I mean seriously... ever?

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                    darknite, 04 Jan 2014First of all I don't like championships...for a device to b... moreRight because a winner is not obvious and they dont leave a read inbetween the lines ending on purpose for two main reasons of causing less fight "hopefully" and avoiding be flamed by angry and or jealous haters.

                      Anonymous, 04 Jan 2014Exactly. Because you cannot except that the Note 3came out ... moreWhen did I say 1520 won! You fanboys claim and flame note 3 winning...! I don't accept any leads from either phablets...both are masters in their game...!

                        AnonD-214682, 04 Jan 2014The championship is not the reality, it showed us that Micr... moreFirst of all I don't like championships...for a device to be bought is personal to the individual preference...second this article is not for winning and defeating...the last page says so...it is about individual preferences! Just because nokia won a voting championship...it is not great...it is great for what it is, os, camera, wonderful build camera...note3 is great for its wonderful build around software, which is way advanced and no device has such a tight software integration! Who wants a winner here anyways! Except self gloating fanboys!?

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                          darknite, 04 Jan 2014Looks like someone's in usual trolling and denial...k said ... moreExactly. Because you cannot except that the Note 3came out in a large margin of lead. There is always preference to consider. But when you put those aside and compare what is capable what... tgats what these are for and Note was well ahead... but you say... even... yet had 1520 won you would be singing.

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                            Caviar, 04 Jan 2014You've missed the point here dude, if the first generation ... moreThats a bad analogy heing over used here.
                            Yes this is the third note and first Nokia phab. But its not all black and white like that
                            First off its on par with hardware. Not the same as fully matching it. And in that sense so is the z1,s4 s800,g2,and even one max, and g pro. But all devices have a good space between them and the Note.
                            It's not hard for companies to use a 1080p and s800.especially Nokia or Samsung. What this essentially is, is a larger Lumia with a new chip. The only really impressive thing out of it is the sunlight visibility which stole an awesome win from Samsung by finally releasing a 660cdm Amoled.
                            The way you all are looking at it more closely follows it beingcompared to a large S4, but still doesn't tell the storry.
                            oh and the battery life is awesome too.

                            I think the Lumia is amazing and a breath of fresh air. But they could've made and included some new exlcusive apps and put something a little more edgy in. I mean.. its Nokia.
                            But it's just a beefed up Lumia which is the same thing that keeps other Droid phabs from truly being on par with the Note.

                              [deleted post]Looks like someone's in usual trolling and denial...k said the article was balanced... Not abt winning and defeats!

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                                AnonD-134497, 04 Jan 2014Should I call you a Google fanboy or something like that? I dont agree with calling them brainless, but those pages were exhaustively overrun by ms nokia trolls. They drastically tipped the votes and constantly flamed people and in the end chased most people out by the sheer nuesence and trolling level.
                                Ms and nokia sites even posted links telling people to vote nokia from the start.
                                And its funn the device that lost the first match up the first round came out victorious in the real world over the poularity winner.
                                And many of them were being brainless, arogant, rude, flaming, and all kinds of troll.

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                                  AnonD-214682, 04 Jan 2014The championship is not the reality, it showed us that Micr... moreShould I call you a Google fanboy or something like that?

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                                    Nokia is a winner. Why? Because even if 100% of people might still prefer Note3, again Lumia 1520 seems a wonderful alternative to that, now Nokia has started to be a serious threat to Samsung (and Apple too), Wp is improving and Nokia services are awesome. I expect WP/Nokia sales during 2014 will increase swallowing some Android and iOS marketshare. Thumbs up to Nokia.

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                                      • 04 Jan 2014

                                      Note 3 = GOD

                                      Lumia 1520 = Deciple

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                                        • 04 Jan 2014

                                        Real champ, Note 3 is the best!!!