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Alleged Galaxy Note 3 prototype leaks out, lets us see the internals

By Daniel Petrov

Published: Jul 30, 2013, 3:24 AM

Samsung Android

Alleged Galaxy Note 3 prototype leaks out, lets us see the internals

Two pictures of an alleged Galaxy Note 3 prototype mule have appeared, coinciding with the other recent leaks. This seems to be just a late engineering phase unit with the screen tacked on, but not wrapped in the actual chassis, so we can't judge on the design just yet.

What the prototype seems to reconfirm is the general elliptical shape of the home key underneath the display, as well as what appears to be a stylus silo.

The source says a Samsung logo is present, but we can't really vouch for the accuracy of Google Translate, when it returns something like this: "front panel urine resistance, finishing Material years plastic material point of view, should be the next generation note3, white labeling is Samsung LOGO, left for the device number, the prototype has, traces back to look at the overall design followed the 9100 alignment style..."

Alleged Galaxy Note 3 prototype leaks out, lets us see the internals

source: IGSHuyen (Weibo)

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.