Reports about HTC releasing a "One Max" smartphone version continue to surface. According to sources, HTC is gearing up to release the HTC One Max as the rival product of Samsung's forthcoming Galaxy Note 3 phablet. Many anticipate how HTC will par with Samsung but analysts point out that the company may have to do more if they want to play with the Korean tech giant.

Here are the top five reasons why Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will still win over HTC despite its refreshed One Max version.

1. Galaxy Note has a proven track already. The first two Galax Note offerings from Samsung have set the standards for phablets and similar devices. Samsung made sure it's series of phablets have high product quality, solid feature sets and an excellent combination of usability and form factor.

2. Analysts and similar sources may have mixed reviews about Samsung Galaxy Note but consumers generally favored the product. The sales alone of the phablets prove that the Korean tech manufacturer hit a sweet spot in the market. Users like the nifty features. Feedbacks indicate people enjoy using the device for drawing, doodling and scribbling. These little conveniences made the Note series a popular choice.

3. It was Samsung and Galaxy Note that made phablets known. This is not just because Samsung stamped its name on the gadget. Rather, the company has become successful in differentiating the device from all its other products. It created a value unique to phablets and which the market liked. Note featured the stylus allowing users to navigate around the device easily. Unless HTC One comes up with a defining feature and not the ones found on the Note, it can be hard to convince consumers to do the shift.

4. Samsung has an excellent development support and this can be found on the Note line. Likewise, the Korean manufacturer has a good network of subsidies from service providers. This means Samsung products are more convenient to package and even with sales drops, they are only minor.

5. Galaxy Note already has a consumer base. From the first installment down to the second, Samsung already built a great consumer base which makes it easier for them to introduce products. This means, people already anticipate what they will offer. There is already market interest over Samsung and its phablets.

HTC needs to make sure its One Max version and other upcoming mini versions offer a unique value to users. Otherwise, it can be difficult to make a dent in a niche carved by another competit