Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Coming To India This Month: 5 Best Mobile Phones That Might Eat And Beat

Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Flaunting a 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, Quad Core and an Adreno 330 GPU, Sony's Xperia Z Ultra equals the Note 3 in processing power. However, Samsung's phablet edges ahead with 3GB of RAM, proving to be the stronger multi-tasker when compared to the Z Ultra's 2GB of RAM. While Sony might have more real estate to offer in terms of screen size, the Note 3 is lighter and slightly thinner. While the Xperia Z Ultra can boast about being water and dustproof, the Samsung has its complex, but appealing new user experience going for it. Sony's phablet is priced at Rs.45,000 while Samsung's offering will cost you Rs. 49,000.

Micromax Canvas 4

Despite the Note 3's glorious spec sheet, there's a chance that Micromax's Canvas 4 could eat into its market in a big way. The smartphone form the Indian phonemaker has many advantages over the Note 3, namely its ultra competitive pricing, which is lesser than half of what Samsung will be asking for its brand new phablet. Also, the Canvas 4 has been receiving rave reviews over the last few months, allowing Micromax to report strong sales Should Samsung be worried? Well, considering that Micromax is gunning for the top spot in the smartphone market over the next year, Samsung better start reconsidering its offerings in the Indian smartphone market.

Lenovo K900

While Lenovo's K900 might not have the Note 3's amazing hardware, it is still a powerful phablet that's capable of some serious performance. The company went on to slash prices earlier this month, allowing it to cost just Rs. 25,000 form most online retailers. For those who have second thoughts about crossing the Rs.30,000 threshold for a phone, Lenovo's K900 might be a great option. Plus, it is worth noting that the K900's solid, full metal body is way more luxurious and durable than Samsung's leather draped plastic frame for the Note 3.

Samsung Galaxy Mega Series

While Samsung's Mega series didn't do well, things are set to worsen as the Note 3 will definitely cannibalize into some of its market potential. Even at Rs. 23,400, the Samsung Galaxy Mega's spec sheet is unimpressive, allowing us to believe that the handset is nearing the end of its production life span.

HTC One

Even though the One happens to be one of HTC's most successful handset to date, it might face some stiff competition against Samsung's Note 3. Its 1.7 GHz, Quad Core processor might be peppy, but it won't be enough to take on the Note 3's 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 and meancing 3GB of RAM. With a screen size of 4.7 inches, the HTC One is just a few centimeters shy of being a phablet, so some buyers might put in the category of smaller devices like the S4, thereby eliminating the Note 3's threat.