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| Product | Samsung Galaxy Note (T-Mobile) | Samsung Galaxy S4 | Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket (black, AT&T) | HTC One | Samsung Galaxy Note (unlocked) |
| Price | MSRP: $749.99 | $99.99 to $699.99 | $226.00 | $99.99 to $599.99 | $479.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 5 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Release date | August 8, 2012 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | April 19, 2013 | February 19, 2012 |
| Bottom line | With its huge screen and throwback stylus, the
Samsung Galaxy Note with Android 4.0 is a polarizing smartphone that winks at tablet territory. Those who like their screens extra-large will find a top-notch device that lets multimedia shine. The S Pen adds some artistic potential, but for some, the phone will simply be too big. | Its laundry list of features require time and effort to truly master, but the
Galaxy S4 is the top choice for anyone looking for a big-screen, do-everything smartphone. | If you live in an area that gets AT&T's LTE network, we highly recommend the powerful and beautiful Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket. | A few quibbles notwithstanding, the powerhouse HTC One is a beautifully crafted, near-ideal smartphone. | With its huge screen and throwback stylus, the
Samsung Galaxy Note is a polarizing smartphone that winks at tablet territory. Those who like their screens XL will find a top-notch device that lets multimedia shine. The S Pen adds some artistic potential, but for some, the phone will just simply be too big. |
| Service Provider | T-Mobile | Info unavailable | AT&T | AT&T | Unlocked |
| Weight | 6.28 oz | 4.6 oz | 4.65 oz | 5.04 oz | 6.3 oz |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices | MSRP: $749.99 See manufacturer website for availability. |
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