Plain and simply this is still one of the best phones around.
Supplied unlocked.
Brand Samsung
Family Line Samsung Galaxy Note III
Model SM-N9005
Network Unlocked
MPN SM-N9005ZWEBTU
Type Smartphone
Key Features
Storage Capacity 32GB
Colour Classic White
Network Technology GSM, GSM / WCDMA (UMTS)
Band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband) UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 LTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600
Style Bar
Operating System Android
Camera Resolution 13.0MP
Memory
Supported Flash Memory Cards MicroSDXC
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 3200 mAh
Battery Talk Time Up to 1260 min
Battery Standby Time Up to 420 hr
Display
Display Technology HD Super AMOLED
Screen Size 5.7"
Other Features
Touch Screen Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Digital Camera Yes
GPS Yes
QWERTY Physical Keyboard No
Email Access Yes
Internet Browser Yes
Speakerphone Yes
Dimensions
Height 151 mm
Depth 8.3 mm
Width 79 mm
Weight 168 gr
The listing is for the wrong model - they say in the description it supports all LTE bands but then lists them as - LTE700 (B17), LTE850 (B5), LTE1700/2100 (B4), LTE1900 (B2) - UK Bands are 800 1800 and 2600 so it doesn't support any of them.
- mynameisthehulk
Top comments
woldranger
25 May 165#2
Just to mention, this isn't the standard European version, N9005 it's a US variant the N900A. How much difference that makes with regards warranty etc I don't know.
I have a N9005 and it's a cracking phone - picked it up off ebay for a little over £150 last summer but due to a bit of a balls-up I've just got a used N910F (Note 4) for £165 so I'm gonna have a play and see how it compares and which one I'll sell.
Do yourself a favour and avoid the "genuine" Samsung batteries that you see advertised and go for something like Anker (though you dont get NFC) and, if you can find one, buy the Samsung external charger. Tech21 make awesome cases for them but they're really hard to find - I bought mine out in the states and the phone's still great after a couple of drops.
Masteryates
26 May 163#6
Yes, I bought a US Nexus 5 a few years ago. It worked here fine but only on the 3G networks. Make sure you understand the risks and do your homework before pulling the trigger.
klopikxda
25 May 163#1
Check sellers feedback.
But price is really good for a NEW one (IF you get a new one)
Latest comments (22)
raefil
2 Jun 16#22
Its back in stock now but gone up a tenner.
What a fantastic Phone. I`ll say again, fantastic. first and foremost, Im running EE, and yes it does support 4g and Ive had some good speeds too. Averaging 10mbs using speedtest.net. Fastest ive had so far is 17mbps.
The phone is fast and responsive and very quickly loaded my old data apps etc which had been used on my old note 2.
Screen fantastic, Photos first class.
drawback is its full of at&t bloatware and a little work needs to be done to clear it. Some wont go but it can be hidden.
Even at a tenner more its worth every single penny IMHO
reddeviluk
27 May 16#21
Looked, out of stock and have been for some time....
Vinnie22
26 May 16#20
look on Amazon ...I bought mine there for £10
mynameisthehulk
26 May 16#19
Well it's not the N900A then. They don't seem to know what model they are selling which is in itself a sign not to bother.
reddeviluk
26 May 16#18
Works on mine, I'm just lost getting a spare battery, Samsung want £25 which is to much and Anker batteries are impossible to find in the UK.
png666
26 May 16#17
How did u get android pay to work with it google says it won't work with it?
gurdster
26 May 16#16
I have had a Note 3 (SM-N9005) since September 2013 (release day) and am still using it today. Fantastic phone and despite the many temptations with recent phone releases, I can honestly say I don't see any reason to change it yet. I have a spare Anker battery for it so if I'm away for a weekend, I don't have to worry about battery life or where I'll be able to charge it. Just swap the battery out when required. Phone has been unpugged from a charger for 7 hours with NFC, WiFi, GPS and Sync all on and the battery is still at 81%. I also have a QI wireless charging receiver installed inside so that I can benefit from the ease of wireless charging. With the Integral 128Gb MicroSD card, I have plenty of space for downloaded music, tv shows, movies etc. Android Lollipop 5.0 is absolutely stable on it. Chromecast works for both casting and screen mirroring. Have now also got Android Pay installed and working with my cards. Like I said, great phone and even after two and a half years, no need to change it.
raefil
26 May 161#15
Well mine arrived this morning, ordered last week, 4g running like a dream :wink:
mynameisthehulk
26 May 162#14
lol it got heat even though it won't support any UK LTE bands, there is definitely something dodgy with Universal Electronix posts on HUKD
CPatrikC
26 May 16#13
mrpipster
26 May 16#12
I missed another deal - All gone! :disappointed:
urinthematrix
26 May 16#11
What's the battery life like?can you stretch it to two days with average use?
itswolfy
26 May 16#10
love this phone.. lost mine one drunken night.. would have it again.. great phone..
zombies
26 May 161#9
good phone. I gave the Mrs my note 4 as she wanted a white phone and I bought a 2nd hand red note 3
only differences to note are battery life is vastly different and the camera is better on the 4
apart from that just left button and software changes.
I'd only swap to a 4 for the battery
all good phones
sancheez
26 May 16#8
And also remember that Samsung have completely stopped supporting the Note 3 (not that this is new .... that was clear long ago) so it's stuck on a terrible Lollipop build. If you get one with KitKat, I would stay with that. Or root it and put Marshmallow on it (although not sure if all the pen functionality hold up if you go down this route).
And if these are network branded US variants, some of them can be a pig to alter the firmware. One of the S5 US branded ones was like that. Changing the firmware on it was nigh on impossible. It was pretty much hobbled out of the box. Not sure if that applies to any of the US Note models.
I have a feeling the S5 in question was an AT&T branded one.
I would avoid these Notes like the plague. Open to WAY too many problems ....
Lukedotv
26 May 16#7
Does this have the same generation panel as the galaxy s4 or s5?
Masteryates
26 May 163#6
Yes, I bought a US Nexus 5 a few years ago. It worked here fine but only on the 3G networks. Make sure you understand the risks and do your homework before pulling the trigger.
mynameisthehulk
25 May 162#5
I cannot find the LTE bands for the N900A variant, but I would not be certain it will have the correct bands as US LTE bands are different to UK.
Scrap that. Don't buy it. The listing is for the wrong model - they say in the description it supports all LTE bands but then lists them as - LTE700 (B17), LTE850 (B5), LTE1700/2100 (B4), LTE1900 (B2) - UK Bands are 800 1800 and 2600 so it doesn't support any of them.
Nath2904
25 May 161#4
Great phone that still holds its own today...hot
woldranger
25 May 165#2
Just to mention, this isn't the standard European version, N9005 it's a US variant the N900A. How much difference that makes with regards warranty etc I don't know.
I have a N9005 and it's a cracking phone - picked it up off ebay for a little over £150 last summer but due to a bit of a balls-up I've just got a used N910F (Note 4) for £165 so I'm gonna have a play and see how it compares and which one I'll sell.
Do yourself a favour and avoid the "genuine" Samsung batteries that you see advertised and go for something like Anker (though you dont get NFC) and, if you can find one, buy the Samsung external charger. Tech21 make awesome cases for them but they're really hard to find - I bought mine out in the states and the phone's still great after a couple of drops.
reddeviluk to woldranger
25 May 16#3
I've just tried to hunt out an Anker battery for my note 3 and couldn't find one fit love nor money, any tips?
Cheers.
Rich
klopikxda
25 May 163#1
Check sellers feedback.
But price is really good for a NEW one (IF you get a new one)
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Opening post
Supplied unlocked.
Brand Samsung
Family Line Samsung Galaxy Note III
Model SM-N9005
Network Unlocked
MPN SM-N9005ZWEBTU
Type Smartphone
Key Features
Storage Capacity 32GB
Colour Classic White
Network Technology GSM, GSM / WCDMA (UMTS)
Band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband) UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 LTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600
Style Bar
Operating System Android
Camera Resolution 13.0MP
Memory
Supported Flash Memory Cards MicroSDXC
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 3200 mAh
Battery Talk Time Up to 1260 min
Battery Standby Time Up to 420 hr
Display
Display Technology HD Super AMOLED
Screen Size 5.7"
Other Features
Touch Screen Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Digital Camera Yes
GPS Yes
QWERTY Physical Keyboard No
Email Access Yes
Internet Browser Yes
Speakerphone Yes
Dimensions
Height 151 mm
Depth 8.3 mm
Width 79 mm
Weight 168 gr
The listing is for the wrong model - they say in the description it supports all LTE bands but then lists them as - LTE700 (B17), LTE850 (B5), LTE1700/2100 (B4), LTE1900 (B2) - UK Bands are 800 1800 and 2600 so it doesn't support any of them.
- mynameisthehulk
Top comments
I have a N9005 and it's a cracking phone - picked it up off ebay for a little over £150 last summer but due to a bit of a balls-up I've just got a used N910F (Note 4) for £165 so I'm gonna have a play and see how it compares and which one I'll sell.
Do yourself a favour and avoid the "genuine" Samsung batteries that you see advertised and go for something like Anker (though you dont get NFC) and, if you can find one, buy the Samsung external charger. Tech21 make awesome cases for them but they're really hard to find - I bought mine out in the states and the phone's still great after a couple of drops.
But price is really good for a NEW one (IF you get a new one)
Latest comments (22)
What a fantastic Phone. I`ll say again, fantastic. first and foremost, Im running EE, and yes it does support 4g and Ive had some good speeds too. Averaging 10mbs using speedtest.net. Fastest ive had so far is 17mbps.
The phone is fast and responsive and very quickly loaded my old data apps etc which had been used on my old note 2.
Screen fantastic, Photos first class.
drawback is its full of at&t bloatware and a little work needs to be done to clear it. Some wont go but it can be hidden.
Even at a tenner more its worth every single penny IMHO
only differences to note are battery life is vastly different and the camera is better on the 4
apart from that just left button and software changes.
I'd only swap to a 4 for the battery
all good phones
And if these are network branded US variants, some of them can be a pig to alter the firmware. One of the S5 US branded ones was like that. Changing the firmware on it was nigh on impossible. It was pretty much hobbled out of the box. Not sure if that applies to any of the US Note models.
I have a feeling the S5 in question was an AT&T branded one.
I would avoid these Notes like the plague. Open to WAY too many problems ....
Scrap that. Don't buy it. The listing is for the wrong model - they say in the description it supports all LTE bands but then lists them as - LTE700 (B17), LTE850 (B5), LTE1700/2100 (B4), LTE1900 (B2) - UK Bands are 800 1800 and 2600 so it doesn't support any of them.
I have a N9005 and it's a cracking phone - picked it up off ebay for a little over £150 last summer but due to a bit of a balls-up I've just got a used N910F (Note 4) for £165 so I'm gonna have a play and see how it compares and which one I'll sell.
Do yourself a favour and avoid the "genuine" Samsung batteries that you see advertised and go for something like Anker (though you dont get NFC) and, if you can find one, buy the Samsung external charger. Tech21 make awesome cases for them but they're really hard to find - I bought mine out in the states and the phone's still great after a couple of drops.
Cheers.
Rich
But price is really good for a NEW one (IF you get a new one)