Samsung Galaxy Note II is coming to USA and
it unusually creates much attention. In an unprecedented wonder, the incredible
smartphone not only wins the hearts of the four national network providers and
a local ones, it achieved that without any sacrifice for the design, specs or
its own name. This is a considerable improvement, regarding that there are only
two net providers accept the source Galaxy Note – the opening phablet and they
did so after months following the global introduction.
There were reasons for rumors about this
new hi-end device, it’s good. Very good. When getting used to a 5.5in
smartphone accompanied by an S Pen, you will notice the extremely fast
processor, Android’s latest version, hi-end camera and other top features
making the device deserve our compliments.
T-Mobile’s
Samsung Galaxy Note II
This review, as you can see now, discuss our
impression about T-Mobile’s Note II and how it compete the international
version (N7100), but this time we are changing everything. Because there will
be few differences in 5 versions provided to the US network providers, we only
add reviews for specific models for the providers. The idea is that this review
include all Galaxy Note II models sold in the US. Enjoy the following gallery
and continue reading as we are digging into Samsung’s newest smartphones once
again.
Background
Skim through any model in 5 Galaxy Note II
models for the US, then look at our N7100 which we have a chance to tried it
several weeks ago. From side or front view, you can’t see any difference. Flip
the phone, there’s only one remarkable sign: the brand. Indeed, Samsung
continuously increases its impact on US service providers with its every
incoming devices. If you are impressed by the fact that US-versioned Galaxy S
III is still closed to the international model, in term of design, you will be
knocked down by what Samsung could do with Galaxy Note II.
From
side or front view, you can’t see any difference
What do we mean? Traditionally, US
smartphone market is among the world’s most difficult ones for an OEM to join
in. 4 national service providers dominate and have history in companies that is
a hi-speed race – and phone manufacturers often follow their requests. Exclusive
agreements are common here as service providers continue finding advantages
over opponents. This means the US people seldom have similar device being sold
in Europe and Asia – except when they are ready moving to a GSM provider and
purchase the phone for the full retail price from the importers. (Though, it’s
unsure that it will be totally compatible with your preferable network). Galaxy
S III is the first Android smartphone that has been sold by four big network
providers under the same name and the design is nearly identical the
international version. It takes years to reach this mark but Samsung finally
makes its big impact over those providers. Basically, US giants will encounter
difficulties rivalling unless they don’t provide the phone – and Samsung is
making the terms. The sole messy situation is that the quad-core Exynos
processor of GS3 and the international version is not included. It has been
exchanged for the dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4.
Galaxy
S III is the first Android smartphone that has been sold by four big network
providers under the same name and the design is nearly identical the
international version
It will be surely changed by the service
providers’ gayness, won’t it? No. With an exception for some limits specific
for the provider (AWS of T-Mobile or Sprint’s embedded SIM are main examples)
along with common floating software, what you see on N7100 are what you have on
all versions in the US – everything including the quad-core Exynos 1.6GHz
chipset and other silicone components.
While this sounds like a long lecture
behind the scene, it is important to understand as this has been an
unachievable victory in such extent. HTC and LG are trying doing the same, with
One series and Optimus G, but that can’t rival Samsung’s ability and users will
benefit. Instead of changing the service provider to have a special phone, now
you can stay with your favorite provider and use the device in your dream. We
also hope it will remind providers to focus on creating the best service as
possible in an attempt of seducing potential customers.
