I can’t recall how long I’ve had the Note 3, but it must be getting on for 6 weeks.  And that is a record ownership duration for 2014.

So why am I enjoying the Note 3 experience so much?

1) Endless specifications – when I look at other phones they always have something missing versus the Note 3. Eg. 4K video,  wireless charging,  S-Pen editing,  multiview screens. NFC. Game controller support.  . USB Audio out. Wireless Printing.  Expandable memory. Replaceable battery. 

2) Google Android works really well on a phone. Sharing of apps and data a joy.

3) Design – the phone is so well designed from hardware to software.  The size of the phone is not excessive despite a 5.7 inch screen. I even like the fake leather back.

4) Camera and audio quality.  Both are excellent.  In fact the camera is way better then I thought.  Listening to music is wonderful. 

5) Full use of the screen with the multi view windows.  It’s not used every day but messaging between hangouts and whatsapp is easy when both apps are on the screen together.

6) Media consumption just looks and feels better and more engaging in a bigger screen.  Even photo editing is simpler.

7) Sometimes you think wouldn’t it be great if my phone did this.  The Note 3 doesn’t have that problem.

8) Proper Bluetooth profiles for sharing and more.  Game catalogue of Moga compatible titles is huge and I am playing some of the best games. 

9) NFC – one touch on my QX10 or QX100 and it powers open the lens and opens the Sony app.

And finally battery. No longer do I have any worry about the next power source no matter how hard I use the phone.