The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and the Galaxy S3 are two devices that stand out from their counterparts in terms of size, design, and features.

One of the biggest selling points of the Galaxy Note 2 is its massive 3,100 mAh battery. This is significantly larger than the 2,100 milliamp battery found in the Galaxy S3. The bigger battery provides more room for power and makes it possible to last an entire weekend without needing a recharge. For those who tend to forget their charger or need a device that can keep up with long road trips, this feature is particularly appealing.

Both devices have similar form factors, although they differ slightly in design. The Galaxy S3 has a curved back that fits snugly against the front of the phone, giving it a sleek and streamlined appearance. In contrast, the Galaxy Note 2 has a square shape, which some users may find more visually appealing. Despite these differences, both devices are remarkably thin, making them easy to carry around in pockets or bags.

In terms of hardware performance, both devices pack impressive specs. The United States version of the Galaxy S3 comes equipped with a dual-core processor and 2GB of RAM, while the Galaxy Note 2 boasts a quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM as well. Both devices also support LTE connectivity, ensuring fast and reliable internet access on the go.

However, there is one notable difference between these two devices: the inclusion of a stylus with the Galaxy Note 2. The S Pen stylus provides several unique features, including integration with TouchWiz that enhances productivity and note-taking capabilities. It also allows for handwriting recognition, making it an indispensable tool for those who value organization and creativity.

This advanced stylus technology establishes the Galaxy Note 2 as a two-handed device, particularly suited to users who employ their thumbs extensively while gaming or browsing the web. This brings us back to the size of these devices once again, as the larger screen of the Galaxy Note 2 allows for more immersive experiences without compromising visibility.

The display on the Galaxy S3 measures in at 4.8 inches with a 1280x720 resolution and Super AMOLED panel rocking a pentile sub-pixel matrix. While this may seem large compared to other smartphones, it's still slightly smaller than the massive screen found on the Galaxy Note 2, which boasts a 5.5-inch display with the same 720p resolution and Super AMOLED technology but without the pentile sub-pixel matrix.

This difference in display size has significant implications for user experience. The larger screen of the Galaxy Note 2 provides more real estate to work with, making it easier to navigate menus and watch videos without having to worry about thumb obstruction on smaller screens. For those who enjoy gaming, this is especially important, as the ability to see the entire screen without interference from thumbs allows for a more immersive experience.

To put the size difference into perspective, consider the following chart:

| Device | Display Size | Resolution |

| Galaxy S3 | 4.8 inches | 1280x720 (Super AMOLED) |

| Galaxy Note 2 | 5.5 inches | 720p (Super AMOLED) |

Ultimately, when deciding between these two devices, users should consider which features are most important to them. Some may prefer the sleek design and smaller screen of the Galaxy S3, while others will prioritize the larger display and stylus capabilities of the Galaxy Note 2.

The author's personal experience with both devices adds an interesting layer to this comparison. Having started with the Galaxy S3 and later switching to the Galaxy Note 2 for testing purposes, they were struck by how much more spacious their note felt compared to their previous device. Conversely, having returned to the Galaxy S3 after using the larger screen of the Note 2, they began to appreciate just how small their phone had been.

If you're considering purchasing either of these devices or simply want to weigh your options before making a decision, this comparison video is here to help. Whether you prefer the smaller, more portable design of the Galaxy S3 or the larger screen and stylus capabilities of the Galaxy Note 2, there's no denying that both devices are exceptional in their own ways.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhey what's up guys MKBHD here and today we're going to be taking a look at two of the highest end phones available right now the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and the Samsung Galaxy S3 the Note 2 has been likened to sort of a stretched out or even a supercharged Galaxy S3 but there are a few similarities between the two phones and a few differences between the phones so without any further Ado let's go ahead and take a look at them the biggest difference between these two phones is the Galaxy S3 is a 4.8 in display and the Galaxy Note 2 is a 5.5 in display that right there that form factor difference is the biggest difference between these two phones but there are a few small Hardware differences between the two first of all the sensors and the front-facing camera and the notification light on the front of the note are in a slightly different placement than on the S3 but that doesn't really affect anything but if you check out the back here they both have a very clean look of course and they have the exact same camera and Camera placement so they take the same qu 8 megapixel photos and 1080p videos but the speaker on the note is much better it's in a different placement down at the bottom and it's a much bigger louder clearer speaker than the speaker on the Galaxy S3 so that's great for media consumption and of course the note has more room inside so that makes for a massive 3,100 mAh battery which is much bigger than the 2,100 milliamp in the Galaxy S3 and uh this is one of the biggest buying points of the the note like I mentioned in the review which is linked right down below the like button on this video so basically if you want a phone that can last you an entire weekend road trip or something if you forget your charger the note will last you it's got to be the note both of these phones are still pretty thin though in their own respects they have similar form factors the Galaxy S3 feels a little bit more curved though because of the way the back fits on the front but if you like that look of the note you might go with the square look instead but they both are also pretty pocketable so obviously the note is a little bit more notice in your pocket but there are no problems here with portability the hardware inside these phones is insane the United States versions of the Galaxy S3 rocks a dual core processor the Snapdragon S4 and the Note 2 is rocking a quad core processor and they both have 2 gigs of RAM and LTE in the United States so no performance issues with any of these apps run smooth games run smooth browsing runs quickly everything's Snappy the biggest software difference is that the Note 2 has Jelly Bean out of the box while the Galaxy S3 is still waiting for that update right now it has ice cream sandwich for now and another way these devices defer besides their physical size is the unique S Pen stylus for the Galaxy Note this Stylus is unique in a couple of ways it integrates with TouchWiz to provide some added features it's just as responsive as your fingers on the screen and you can even use it to take some handwriting notes with handwriting recognition so it's all around really quite useful whether you decide to take advantage of it or not but all of this stuff the stylist stuff definitely establishes the Note 2 as a two-handed device and that brings us right back to the size again because this all hinges on the difference in these displays the Galaxy S3 like we mentioned earlier is a 4.8 in display 1280x 720 resolution and Super AMOLED panel rocking a pentile sub pixel Matrix which is eh uh it's bigger than average it's a pretty large for a smartphone and I happen to be able to reach all four corners with one hand while using it but not everyone can but the point is the Galaxy Note 2 is rocking a 5.5 in Monster display of that same 720p resolution and that super amolo technology but it's not pentile which means things look just as sharp despite the slightly lower pixel density all that bigger screen just gives you more room to play with the Galaxy S3 and other smaller devices you'll notice that while you're gaming you have your thumbs on the screen and while you're at the controls your thumbs will take up a good portion of the display and you can only really concentrate on the portion right in between your thumbs right in the center between your thumbs is where the game is on that boss display on the Galaxy no you don't have to worry about missing any of the content you can see it's almost all viewable it's all there even with your thumbs there on the screen on the outside so here's a little size difference to scale it all out Galaxy S3 Galaxy Note Galaxy S3 Note S3 Note S3 Note S3 Note yeah you get the idea so there you go guys there's obviously a lot to like about both of these devices but honestly I want to know which one would you pick if you had the choice between the two now I've had the Galaxy S3 for a while and I actually moved to the Galaxy Note 2 for my testing and for my review and I felt that the Galaxy S3 was a great size but then I came back from the huge note and the Galaxy S3 actually seemed small which was interesting so I'm still trying to get used to the concept of thinking a 4.8 in display on a phone is small but anyway I'm interested in hearing your thoughts what do you guys think of uh the 5.5 in Galaxy Note 2 versus the 4.8 in Galaxy S3 in the United States what do you guys uh what would you pick what would you decide either way if you enjoy this comparison video feel free to plus one or give it a thumbs up on YouTube and uh if you want to see more videos like this be sure to subscribe by clicking that subscribe button above on YouTube and you'll be able to see all the more videos that I put out in the next upcoming weeks but either way thanks for watching this one and I will talk to you guys in the next video peace nhey what's up guys MKBHD here and today we're going to be taking a look at two of the highest end phones available right now the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and the Samsung Galaxy S3 the Note 2 has been likened to sort of a stretched out or even a supercharged Galaxy S3 but there are a few similarities between the two phones and a few differences between the phones so without any further Ado let's go ahead and take a look at them the biggest difference between these two phones is the Galaxy S3 is a 4.8 in display and the Galaxy Note 2 is a 5.5 in display that right there that form factor difference is the biggest difference between these two phones but there are a few small Hardware differences between the two first of all the sensors and the front-facing camera and the notification light on the front of the note are in a slightly different placement than on the S3 but that doesn't really affect anything but if you check out the back here they both have a very clean look of course and they have the exact same camera and Camera placement so they take the same qu 8 megapixel photos and 1080p videos but the speaker on the note is much better it's in a different placement down at the bottom and it's a much bigger louder clearer speaker than the speaker on the Galaxy S3 so that's great for media consumption and of course the note has more room inside so that makes for a massive 3,100 mAh battery which is much bigger than the 2,100 milliamp in the Galaxy S3 and uh this is one of the biggest buying points of the the note like I mentioned in the review which is linked right down below the like button on this video so basically if you want a phone that can last you an entire weekend road trip or something if you forget your charger the note will last you it's got to be the note both of these phones are still pretty thin though in their own respects they have similar form factors the Galaxy S3 feels a little bit more curved though because of the way the back fits on the front but if you like that look of the note you might go with the square look instead but they both are also pretty pocketable so obviously the note is a little bit more notice in your pocket but there are no problems here with portability the hardware inside these phones is insane the United States versions of the Galaxy S3 rocks a dual core processor the Snapdragon S4 and the Note 2 is rocking a quad core processor and they both have 2 gigs of RAM and LTE in the United States so no performance issues with any of these apps run smooth games run smooth browsing runs quickly everything's Snappy the biggest software difference is that the Note 2 has Jelly Bean out of the box while the Galaxy S3 is still waiting for that update right now it has ice cream sandwich for now and another way these devices defer besides their physical size is the unique S Pen stylus for the Galaxy Note this Stylus is unique in a couple of ways it integrates with TouchWiz to provide some added features it's just as responsive as your fingers on the screen and you can even use it to take some handwriting notes with handwriting recognition so it's all around really quite useful whether you decide to take advantage of it or not but all of this stuff the stylist stuff definitely establishes the Note 2 as a two-handed device and that brings us right back to the size again because this all hinges on the difference in these displays the Galaxy S3 like we mentioned earlier is a 4.8 in display 1280x 720 resolution and Super AMOLED panel rocking a pentile sub pixel Matrix which is eh uh it's bigger than average it's a pretty large for a smartphone and I happen to be able to reach all four corners with one hand while using it but not everyone can but the point is the Galaxy Note 2 is rocking a 5.5 in Monster display of that same 720p resolution and that super amolo technology but it's not pentile which means things look just as sharp despite the slightly lower pixel density all that bigger screen just gives you more room to play with the Galaxy S3 and other smaller devices you'll notice that while you're gaming you have your thumbs on the screen and while you're at the controls your thumbs will take up a good portion of the display and you can only really concentrate on the portion right in between your thumbs right in the center between your thumbs is where the game is on that boss display on the Galaxy no you don't have to worry about missing any of the content you can see it's almost all viewable it's all there even with your thumbs there on the screen on the outside so here's a little size difference to scale it all out Galaxy S3 Galaxy Note Galaxy S3 Note S3 Note S3 Note S3 Note yeah you get the idea so there you go guys there's obviously a lot to like about both of these devices but honestly I want to know which one would you pick if you had the choice between the two now I've had the Galaxy S3 for a while and I actually moved to the Galaxy Note 2 for my testing and for my review and I felt that the Galaxy S3 was a great size but then I came back from the huge note and the Galaxy S3 actually seemed small which was interesting so I'm still trying to get used to the concept of thinking a 4.8 in display on a phone is small but anyway I'm interested in hearing your thoughts what do you guys think of uh the 5.5 in Galaxy Note 2 versus the 4.8 in Galaxy S3 in the United States what do you guys uh what would you pick what would you decide either way if you enjoy this comparison video feel free to plus one or give it a thumbs up on YouTube and uh if you want to see more videos like this be sure to subscribe by clicking that subscribe button above on YouTube and you'll be able to see all the more videos that I put out in the next upcoming weeks but either way thanks for watching this one and I will talk to you guys in the next video peace n\n"