HTC One Max vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HTC One Max and Samsung Galaxy Note 3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.

Phone Specifications Comparison

HTC One Max vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HTC One Max Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-N9005
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 164.5 mm 151.2 mm HTC One Max has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
Width 82.5 mm 79.2 mm HTC One Max has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
Depth 10.29 mm 8.3 mm Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is narrower than HTC One Max.
Weight 217 g 168 g Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is lighter than HTC One Max.
Body Colour Silver Red | Jet black | Classic white | White-gold | Black
Body Material Metal Imitation leather
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - -
SAR Value - 0.36 W/kg (body), 0.29 W/kg (head)
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
MHL (Micro-USB) - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
MHL (Micro-USB) - 21-pin Micro-USB 3.0 Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) - Micro SIM
DISPLAY HTC One Max Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Display Type - OLED display
Display Technology - Full HD Super AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.9" 5.7" HTC One Max has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels 1920 x 1080 pixels Both phones have the same screen resolution.
Display Format Full HD Full HD
Pixel Density 367 ppi -
Colour Depth - 16.7 million colours
PROCESSOR HTC One Max Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
Clock Speed 1.7 GHz 2.3 GHz Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has higher clock speed than HTC One Max.
Processor Core Qty Quad-core Quad-core Both phones have the same number of phone cores.
Graphics System (GPU) - Qualcomm ADRENO 330
MEMORY HTC One Max Samsung Galaxy Note 3
RAM 2 GB 3 GB Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has more RAM than HTC One Max.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB 32 GB Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has more internal memory than HTC One Max.
User Memory 10 GB 25 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 64 GB microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 64 GB
CAMERA HTC One Max Samsung Galaxy Note 3
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 0 1
Sensor Resolution - 13 Megapixel
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Lens Aperture F/2.0 -
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) - HTC One Max has optical stabilisation.
Focus Adjustment - Automatic
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) 28 mm -
Digital Zoom - 4x
Self-Timer Delay - Yes
Special Effects - Live Effect
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Sweep Panorama Fast Motion mode, BurstShot, Sound & Shot, Drama Shot, Animated photo
Face Recognition (Face ID) - Face detection, Best face function Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has face detection.
Light Source LED light LED light
Still Image Resolutions - 4128 x 3096
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Camera Features (Functions) HTC Zoe, HTC UltraPixel Camera, HTC VideoPic, HTC ImageChip 2, HTC Zoe Highlights, HTC Zoe Share Best photo function, Zero Shutter Lag, Buddy photo share, Eraser, Smart Stabilisation
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0 1
Special Effects (Front) - Beauty face
BATTERY AND CHARGING HTC One Max Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3300 mAh 3200 mAh HTC One Max has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
Standby Time 585 hours 420 hours HTC One Max has longer standby time than Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
Talk Time 1500 minutes 1260 minutes HTC One Max has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
Run Time Details Talk (WCDMA): up to 1500 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 585 hrs
Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 11 hrs
Active online usage (LTE): up to 11 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 13 hrs
Playback (video): up to 13 hrs
Playback (Music): up to 84 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 1260 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 420 hrs
Standby (LTE): up to 380 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
CELLULAR HTC One Max Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
User Interface HTC Sense 5.5 Samsung TouchWiz
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS A-GPS, GLONASS
COMMUNICATIONS HTC One Max Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles - HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services SMS, MMS Google Hangouts, SMS, MMS
MEDIA HTC One Max Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, OGG, MIDI, M4A, WMA 9, apt-X WAV, WMA, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A
Supported Digital Video Standards AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, 3GP, WMV9 MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, HEVC, MP43
Sound Enhancements HTC BoomSound Samsung Adapt Sound
FEATURES HTC One Max Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, hall sensor, humidity, gesture, RGB sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader -
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock with snooze, stopwatch, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features DLNA Certified, sharing media via DLNA, HTC BlinkFeed, infrared remote control, HTC Sense Voice, HTC Transfer, Always Smile function, Object Removal function, Dual Capture mode, HTC Scribble DLNA Certified, sharing media via DLNA, S Pen multi-input, S Beam, Smart stay, eye-tracking technology, Easy Clip function, Face tag, infrared remote control, Glove mode, Samsung Smart Pause/Smart Scroll, Samsung Adapt Display, Air View/Air Gesture, Dual Camera function, Group Play function, Samsung Link (AllShare Play), Dual Video Call, Scrapbook function, S Finder, Action Memo, Pen Window, Multi Window, Dual View
OTHERS HTC One Max Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Included Accessories Power adapter Stylus, power adapter
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