The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is absolutely the leading phablet in the market after its launching a few months ago. But today is different, now that we have the HTC One Max in our midst, which is said to be HTC's official entry for the oversized smartphone arena. But does it make the cut? And if it does, does it square off with Samsung's multi-faceted, and highly advanced smartphone? Let us take a look at the four-one-one of the two monster phones and compare them in terms of their features, specifications, and other notable aspects that make one better than the other.
Galaxy Note 3 over HTC One Max
For impulsive buyers and loyal Samsung fans, who have bought the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 already, it is perhaps safe to say that you chose the better option. Samsung's latest instalment for its Note series certainly has a lot of amazing features and specs that make it the unbeatable phablet as of late. One of the main reasons of course is the presence of a more improved stylus alongside the outstanding S Pen functionality, uses, and the likes. Unlike other smartphone companies that mainly focus on monster device to qualify for the phablet market, Samsung has never strayed from its original plan of making a device that is not only a phablet, but a handy tool that can live up to its series' name.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 sports a faster chipset which is the snapdragon 800 as opposed to HTC One Max's 600 or the Exynos 5 Octa-core in some of its versions. Coupled with the device's 3GB of RAM, the Note 3 does not only promise faster and better performance, but it does deliver what it's basically made of. The larger RAM makes multi-tasking buttery smooth while the chipset contributes to the ability of the smartphone to load pages and apps and many performance-based advantages.
Obviously, because of Samsung smartphones rather plastic build, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is lighter than the One Max, let alone lighter than other smartphones about the same size or relatively close to its large frame. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 simply weighs 168g unlike the HTC One Max, which is understandably heavy at 217g because of its aluminium build.
When it comes to camera technology, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is undeniably leading with its 13 MP rear0facing shooter. What makes this camera even more special is the new integrated effects and features Samsung has incorporated to it to making it one of the best phone cameras in the market in the market as of late. Meanwhile, the HTC One Max which is allegedly to come with ultrapixel technology has not yet been confirmed. What we do know is that the prototype of the smartphone is sporting a 4 MP back camera only, which of course doesn't make the entire phone that high-end given the hype over smartphones that pack all of the good stuff in their form.
The USB 3.0 port of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is also one of its outstanding feats, knowing that the HTC One Max and other devices are nowhere close to getting the USB 3.0 and are still currently stuck with USB 2.0.
Finally, one other feature that makes the Note 3 standout from the One Max is its removable battery. Its compact design is also an upside since it has managed to contain a powerful 3,200mAh battery despite its smaller build. On the other hand, the HTC One Max may give you access to the back of the phone but not the battery because it is non-removable.
HTC One Max over Samsung Galaxy Note 3
The first and most obvious difference between the two high-end phablet devices is the screen size. Although at first we thought the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 would be the biggest high-end phablet in the market today, it seems that HTC has stepped up its game to bring us a much bigger alternative, the HTC One Max which sports a 5.9" display, slightly bigger than the 5.7" display of the Note 3. Alongside the screen resolution and size is the unimaginably brighter LCD display of the HTC One Max over that of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
Another thing that most likely gives the One Max an edge over the Samsung phablet is the front-facing stereo Boomsound speakers. This is not new technology at all since HTC has incorporated this feature to its newest devices ever since it launched the HTC One. What's good about this technology is it allows users to make the most out of their viewing and listening experience since sound is technically louder and crisper compared to the ones produced by other smartphones. The BoomSound speakers just take the music-listening experience a notch higher.
Samsung has not outgrown its plastic suit just yet. Ever since the market competition has tightened, Samsung has stuck with its plastic build to make way for more affordable high-end phones, but then again even it's not so affordable ones retain that quality of material. And the same goes for the Galaxy Note 3, only that Samsung has made an effort to bring in a new look to its device with its faux leather design. Meanwhile, HTC continues to produce high-end phones that are essentially made of aluminium on the exterior. Although it has produced devices that are clad with polycarbonate material recently, for its One Max, HTC has decided to give it the most premium look and feel and it started with the all-aluminium build, which is made to last longer.
Though Apple may have been the first one to put a fingerprint scanner/sensor on its smartphone, the iPhone 5s, HTC is also taking that risk of using this technology on its latest offering. The HTC One Max comes with a fingerprint sensor, but it does not necessarily mean that it can be found at the front area. HTC has placed its fingerprint scanner at the back of the device perhaps to ward off possible issues with Apple. Impressively, the sensor just works great with HTC One Max although it would take some time to get used to as in the case of the LG G2, which has all its keys at the back of the phone.
At the end of the day however, more people prefer to have phones that can last longer and run for long hours without charging. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 flaunts a 3,200mAh battery. It's removable so users can simply change it with a spare battery as needed. Nevertheless, spare battery put aside, the HTC One Max emerges as the winner of this round which comes with a whopping 3,300mAh battery. In GSMarena's review of the devices, the One Max can run for up to 81 hours as opposed to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, which lasted for 75 hours. And although we may say that the removable battery has its charm, realistically speaking, only a few people bring a spare battery with them.
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