Samsung galaxy note

Samsung Galaxy Note in Australia

The Samsung Galaxy Note series features high-end Android smartphones designed for productivity and precision. Known for its built-in stylus and pressure-sensitive Wacom digitizer, every Galaxy Note model is built to handle detailed tasks like note-taking, sketching, and multitasking, making it a go-to choice for professionals and power users.

Galaxy Note models also include software features oriented towards the stylus and the devices' large screens, such as note-taking, digital scrapbooking apps, and split-screen multitasking. The Galaxy Note smartphones have been considered the first commercially successful examples of "phablets"—a class of smartphones with large screens intended to straddle the functionality of a traditional tablet with that of a phone. 

The Samsung Galaxy Note 1 was released in 2012 and was instantly successful. Samsung introduced a big screen (5.3 inches) in those days when a small screen (4.5 inches) of smartphones was the norm. With this additional space, Samsung also crammed a large battery for long-lasting usage, contributing to its initial success. At the time, this big-screen phone category, better known as a "phablet", was non-existent. 

Thus, Samsung became the pioneer in developing and pushing this category to its limits. If you're looking to upgrade or revisit this iconic lineup, you can find a wide selection of refurbished phones in Australia, including Note models, at significantly lower prices.

The Note series also comes with a digital pen for easy note-taking in your handwriting. It contrasted to the older generation (pre-2008) of smartphones that used a stylus and those Steve Jobs famously mocked at the launch of the first iPhone.

Evolution of the Samsung Galaxy Note 1 to Note 20

Samsung Galaxy Note kick-started the trend of large screens; it was the first phone to introduce the term Phablet in 2012. The phones are significant as the series evolved from the Note 1 to the Note 20. No more new devices are available, but these phones have their charisma and beauty. 

Samsung Note 1

In August 2012, Note 1 was launched as a Phablet and used for both phone and tablet. The first phone offered a stylus pen with a large Super AMOLED of 5.3 inches. The resolution was 800 x 1280, and the density of pixels was 285ppi. The processor in this first device was a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 chipset clocking at 1.5 GHz.

It has 1GB of RAM, which was okay to use at that time, and a battery of 2500 mAh. It was not able to deliver a better quality of call and camera. Even though criticized at first, it later became a hit and the godfather of a note series.

Samsung Note 2

After the first Galaxy Note became a hit, the next phone, the Galaxy Note 2, was released in 2012. This phone was upgraded in every aspect of design and specifications. It has a Super AMOLED display of 5.5 inches with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution. It has a quad-core processor and Exynos 4412 Quad chipset. It has 2GB of RAM, ensuring it is a multitasking phone. The battery capacity is 3100 mAh, and Samsung ensures the battery has the best life. The camera takes outstanding images, the call quality is terrific, and it has become a successful device with S Pen enhancement.

Samsung Note 3

Launched with the new design of faux leather stitching on the back cover. It comes in two variants, the Galaxy Note 3 having a quad-core processor of 2.3 GHz and a Snapdragon 800 chipset. The Galaxy Note 3 Neo has a hexacore processor and an Exynos 5260 Hexa chipset. This flagship phablet offered an AMOLED display of 5.7 inches with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution, offering a pixel density of 386 PPI. The camera with 13 Megapixels at the back could shoot a video up to 4k, and the battery is 3200 mAh. The 3GB RAM enhanced the capability of multitasking with the S Pen. In 2014, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo was also released after the release of the Note 3 in 2013.

Samsung Note 4

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 was the first device accessible with an AMOLED display having Quad HD. It also came with a metal frame, unlike the Note 3. It is a robust handset with a Snapdragon 805 chipset and a Quad-core processor of 2.7 GHz. It has a RAM of 3GB, similar to the Note 3, with multitasking capabilities. It is a Phablet, a commendable phone offering a better camera. Also, the Note Edge came with a side screen in the same year, 2014, as the Note 4.

Samsung Note 5

The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 has an extraordinary glass and metal design. There was no support for the micro SD card, and the battery is not removable. It is an excellent device that was released in 2015 with an appealing design. It has a tremendous screen-to-body size ratio, boasting an Exynos 7420 Octa chipset. It has 4GB of RAM and an updated version of an S pen.

Samsung Note 7

Samsung discontinued production of the Galaxy Note 7. It came with faulty batteries, which caused several devices to heat up and catch fire. Many users complained, and for this reason, Samsung decided to stop the production of the Galaxy Note 7. It is designed to be curved at the edges with an AMOLED display that has vivid colors. It has an Iris scanner, an internal memory of 64GB, and an improved S pen.

Samsung Note 8

The Galaxy Note 8 was a brave restart after the failure of the Note 7. This phone was rigorously scrutinized for the safety of the battery, its aluminum frame, and its glass front and back. Samsung incorporates a more prominent display screen, a brilliant camera, and extra storage space. 

Samsung Note 9

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has a larger battery of about 4000 mAh, improving the battery life for a full day. Powered by the chipset Snapdragon 845 and has 6GB and 8GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 128 GB and 512 GB. The S Pen can be paired with Bluetooth LE. You can utilize the S pen as the wireless controller to snap pictures, move through the slideshow presentation, and handle the media playback.

Samsung Note 10

In 2019, the Samsung Note 10 was released along with the Note 10+ and Note 10 5G. The Note 10 has a difference in screen size compared to the Note 10+. The Galaxy Note 10 features an exceptional design, with its display stretching to the edges and a punch-hole camera positioned at the top. The bezels are skinny, and the phone comes in five colors: Aura Glow, White, Black, Aura Pink, and Aura Red. It has a Snapdragon 855 chipset with the best performance.

The stylus pen features a new design and includes several functions, such as controlling the camera.

Samsung Note 20

The Galaxy Note 20 features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400. The brightness is excellent for indoor and outdoor usage. The Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the Note 20 protects the screen from accidental drops and scratches. The glass front and plastic back feel good in the hands. Depending on your region and the variant you buy, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G+ or the Exynos 990. The performance is exceptional, and the phone can be upgraded to Android 13.

This is the Samsung Note series from Note 1 to Note 20. You can find the best refurbished Samsung phones on deals at Phonebot.