Apr 15, 2016 02:30 AM
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 may have been superceded by the excellent Galaxy Note 4, but last year's top phablet is now cheaper than ever, making it a great value alternative if you don't want to shell out for its newer, shinier cousin. At time of writing, SIM-free handsets now cost around £350, with contracts starting from around £35 a month with nothing to pay upfront for unlimited calls and texts and 4GB of 4G data. This is cheaper than the currently £469 SIM-free Note 4, although the gap has narrowed considerably between the two. If you you can push your budget slightly further, the Note 4 is no longer completely out of reach.
Those wanting to save even more money should consider the cheaper HTC Desire 816, but if you're set on buying a large phone and want the stylus to go with it, the Note 3 is the giant smartphone to buy for anyone looking to keep costs down.
It's still made from polycarbonate plastic, but the art deco-style ribbed chrome edges gives the phone a unique appearance. It's refreshingly different, unlike the slew of new handsets that are content to play it safe with only the bare minimum of changes. At 8.2mm thick you won't struggle to slip it in a pocket, despite the huge display.
