Samsung Galaxy Note 3 release date: There have been earlier reports that the 4K Ultra HD Video will not be included in the U.S. models of the Note 3, but users have responded that the feature is indeed available in their devices. It is now available in most U.S. carriers and retail companies like Best Buy and Amazon.

The 4K Ultra HD video standard often refers to a display resolution that has approximately 4,000 horizontal pixels, which is a significant jump from the 1080p video consumers see in Full HD mobile devices.

Tech Radar has labeled the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 as the “best looking Note smartphone to date,” although may not have as big as an appeal as the S4 or iPhone 5S.

But thanks to the upgraded video capabilities of the new Note 3, which also has a smartwatch companion via the Samsung Galaxy Gear, the device also has an enlarged 5.7in display. Samsung has kept the rest of the device the same size as its predecessor, but expanded the display as they have recently done with all their successor models. Users could look forward to a much narrower bezel, however, despite the generous Super AMOLED display size.

According to Know Your Mobile, Samsung has chosen a faux leather back panel that is soft to the touch with fine stitching that is appealing to the eye. The South Korean tech giant ensured that they used synthetic leather that you can easily clean. This is deemed a step in the right directions by many users and critics who were not fans of the plastic used on former handsets. The plastic according to Know Your Mobile was slippery and gave the device a cheap look. The new back panel on the other hand feels solid in the hand and offers some good gripping.

Know Your Mobile also stated that Samsung intends to rollout the Galaxy Note 3 with quite a wide variety of interchangeable back panels that come in a host of colors and accessories. There are a minimum of 10 colors to choose from and even a cover that spots a window for easy glancing.

When it comes to performance KYM reports that Samsung made use of the Snapdragon 800 Quad-core chip from Qualcomm. This has greatly made the UI smooth and very responsive. Users will be able to rapidly weave through their windowed apps and easily multitask on a larger scale. It also comes with a scrapbook feature that allows easy storing, finding and opening of information.

KYM reports that Samsung has also added an Air Command Feature. This will let users open a radial control wheel that will allow them to use the S-Pen commands without touching the screen. KYM describes the Galaxy Note 3 is a definite win but did not comment on other features such as the camera or the available S-Pen functions.