We’ve heard rumblings of a smaller Note 3 device for some time now, but now it looks like the so-called Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo is almost ready for release. While the device is yet to be announced, leaked photos of the device have been circulating thanks to SamMobile and today, the list of leaks now includes a FCC filing which typically precedes an imminent product launch.
Probably the most interesting hardware trait of the Note 3 Neo is the fact it will allegedly be the first of Samsung‘s devices to rock Samsung’s own hexacore processor which allows the simultaneous operation of all six cores at once. According to benchmarks, this new hexacore processor outpaces the Snapdragon 600 but comes up short when pitted against the Snapdragon 800. Other notable specifications of the Note 3 Neo include a 5.55-inch 720p display, 2GB RAM, 3,100mAh and Android 4.3.
While it is an obvious downgrade from the fully fledged Note 3, it looks a lot more like the Note 3 Neo is aimed at filling the spot currently occupied by the aging Note 2. Those specifications fit the bill to a T, but give enough of a performance boost to warrant attention. We have a little longer to wait before we actually see the device, but judging by the increasing number of leaks, it shouldn’t be too long before the Note 3 Neo is official.
Are you interested in getting a device like the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo? Let us know what you think.
Source: FCC, SamMobile via Phandroid (1), (2)
