Upon its official release in the market, one cannot deny that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is indeed the most sought-after smartphone device out there not only because it is from the company with the most top-of-the-line gadgets today, but because it is absolutely a note-worthy handset per se. However, the HTC One Max is about to change all that with its monster-sized build and second-to-none feats. Let us take a closer look at how one compares to the other.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 over HTC One Max
If you have been an avid Samsung fan, then, without a doubt, this is the better upgrade device for you. Samsung has incorporated a lot of familiar things that have been improved if not perfected over time. For example, the new stylus of this phablet is twice as appealing and functional than its predecessors. The new stylus is the perfect tool for note-taking, drawing, jotting down ideas and more. Although the previous ones also had the same functions, this new one is just lighter and easier to grip than before, making your stylus experience a literally note-worthy one.
When it comes to processors and speed of performance, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 takes the lead with its Snapdragon 800 chipset, quad-core 2.3GHz Krait 400, Adreno 330 GPU and 3GB of RAM. Meanwhile, the HTC One Max sports a Snapdragon 600 chipset only with quad-core CPU clocked at 1.7GHz, Adreno 320 GPU and 2GB of RAM. Nevertheless, both devices are very fast performance-wise. The thing that we love about the Samsung phablet though is the fact that it has 3GB of RAM that gives it an edge in handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
If you are after a lighter device, then the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is the better pick, with its plastic build and relatively smaller frame. This smartphone simply weighs 168g as opposed to HTC's phablet that is quite heavy at 217g due to its aluminum build.
Camera technology also contributes to the superiority of an Android device, so we are giving this round to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 which sports a 13MP shooter as opposed to HTC One Max's 4MP camera. Although HTC claims that the handset sports an advanced technology called ultrapixel, it is just nowhere near Samsung's quality of photos in darkly-lit places.
Then, to top it all off, everyone just loves devices with removable batteries. And Samsung has opted for that design with its latest Note series installment. Despite the fact that the HTC One Max's non-removable 3,300mAh battery beats Samsung's removable 3,200mAh battery, users tend to favor devices with removable battery simply because they prefer to bring a spare battery than bringing along another smartphone device.
HTC One Max over Samsung Galaxy Note 3
The most streaking feature that is understandably serves as the main asset of the HTC One Max is its bigger screen size. This phablet beats Samsung Galaxy Note 3's 5.7" HD display with its 5.9" HD screen. Both phablets flaunt the same 1080 x 1920 HD screen resolution, but it is the brighter LCD display of the HTC One Max that simply stands out over that of the Note 3.
Additionally, users who like their smartphones with outstanding speakers will definitely like the HTC One Max because if its front-facing stereo Bomsound speakers. This technology has been a trend among recently launched HTC smartphones, perhaps HTC wants to make up for its now far-off Beats audio technology. But the company has created a better alternative that gives users the most advantageous viewing and listening experience all thanks to its louder, crispier, and more detail-rich speakers.
Of course, HTC is known for making some of the most durable handsets out there, and for its all-new phablet device, the company has decided to give it a more premium look and design with its aluminum body. Although some is its latest smartphones sport polycarbonate material, the HTC One Max deserves to have an all-aluminum build, making it a head-turner in a market of plastic and faux leather back covers.
Finally, although the fingerprint scanner technology is one thing that Apple has introduced into the smartphone market, HTC has opted for a different take on this advanced security tool. Instead of incorporating it into a home button just like Apple's iPhone 5S, HTC has placed its fingerprint scanner technology at the back of the HTC One Max. Interestingly, HTC's sensor works perfectly at the back although of course this may take some to get used to, similar to how LG G2 users had to adapt a different manner of controlling their Android smartphones through physical buttons that are placed at the back as well.
