The Note 3 is the first in the line of solid Galaxy Note phones (excluding 7). Far better than #2. With loads of great features that are Amplified by the use of the S Pen, the Note 3 gives its users many benefits that a typical smartphone does not have. I use the S Pen almost daily, once you get used to the benefits it provides, you can't live without it. Furthermore, the clarity of the screen, size of the battery, size of the phone, and many other aspects of a physical nature are all great. Additionally, this is one of the last phones provided by Sprint that was not on the spark Network. That is the main reason why I chose this model, because the spark Network limits data and talk simultaneous use where phones on the previous Network did not have that limitation. I've had it over 2 years without issue.
This phone is lightweight, I like that. I've had no problems with it. It is a very easy phone to use. The speakers are not too low and talk volume is good. I love the ease of adjusting my settings. Bluetooth is good as well. This phone makes me want to upgrade to a higher Samsung version of the Note, my experience is a good one. I have successfully advised others to buy a Note.
Have a Note 4 and my daughter had the Note 3, now is my back up. Like the fact it has a removable battery in case of any emergency (re: like what's going with the Note 7, spare battery as backup, able to remove if any issue arises)
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, Durable, Lightweight, Built-in speakers, can purchase a spare battery and use sd cards