Samsung constantly release smartphones which allow consumers to get what they need. Among the bevy of new devices, Galaxy Mega 6.3 and Galaxy Note 3 are the most prominent phablet devices released by Samsung for 2013. Know which phablet fits your budget, needs and typing requirements.

Galaxy Note 3

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Soon to be released in public on October 2013 and brings all new features from the Galaxy Note line. The Galaxy Note 3 gains updated Samsung features including:

- Air Command: Access 5 useful S Pen features via palette and accessible even by hovering the S Pen

- S Finder: Search contents from your device to the Web

- Pen Window: Draw to perform another simple task

- Screen Write: Annotate captured images

- Action Memo: Turn handwritten memos into actionable links such as call, new contact or Web

- Scrapbook: Allows organization of image, videos and other contents

- New S Note: Compose and manage thoughts more easily and quickly

- New Easy Clip: Crop out images from the screen automatically

- Direct Pen Input: Advanced recognition technology which identifies handwritten styles and transcribe into message, alarm or phone function

- Samsung KNOX: Samsung's toughest security feature to secure information and data inside the device

- S Pen Hard Key Control: S Pen is now capable of controlling hard keys

Technical specifications:

- Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS, eligible for Android 4.4 KitKat

- 5.7 inches of full HD Super AMOLED display

- 2.3 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor on the LTE variant/1.9 GHz quad-core + 1.3 GHz quad-core Samsung Exynos processors on 3G variant

- 3 GB of RAM

- 13 MP rear BSI camera with Smart Stabilisation and Zero Shutter Lag

- 2 MP front BSI camera with Smart Stabilisation

- 32/64 GB internal storage with up to 64 GB microSD card slot

- 3200 mAh battery pack

Pros: The Galaxy Note 3 is ahead in multi-tasking ability and capable of performing unique multimedia tasks normally found on special programs. Users can emulate a planner and editing functions in the Galaxy Note 3.

Cons: It is definitely expensive compared to the Galaxy Mega which is a mid-range phablet. It is recommended to purchase the Galaxy Note 3 according to necessities and lifestyle demands.

Galaxy Mega 6.3

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A mega-sized Android smartphone which showcases immersive and beautiful display with the following features such as:

- Large screen display allows tablet functionality

- Fuelled with Smart features from the Galaxy line

- Mega UX for maximum productivity of the large display

- Multi-Window for multiple screen of two applications

- Split and Table View to increase usability of the widescreen

- Galaxy features such as S Translator and S Voice

Technical specifications:

- Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS, eligible for Android 4.3 and Android 4.4 KitKat

- 6.3 inches of full HD Super Clear LCD display

- 1.7 GHz dual-core processor

- 1.5 GB of RAM

- 8/16 GB internal storage with up to 64 GB microSD card support

- 8 MP rear CMOS camera

- 1.9 MP front CMOS camera

- 3200 mAh battery pack

Pros: It has a larger screen compared to the Galaxy Note 3 which makes video more immersive. In addition, individuals with large fingers can move freely and input text more comfortably on its bigger keyboard.

Cons: It is slower in terms of performance compared to the Galaxy Note 3 and the battery life may be less juicy because of its different screen types. Super AMOLED screens consume less energy whenever it displays "black" background.