We spoke of a compromise solution in the precursor of Samsung's Galaxy Note II. Although the second Note's screen diagonal is bigger, we find it easier to categorize it now. The smaller width and the fact that smartphones currently seem to be getting bigger makes the Note II more of a smartphone...
Good workmanship; Very big screen; Powerful platform; Viewing angle stable; high-contrast screen; Very long battery runtime; Fairly good camera; Wi-Fi for 2.4 and 5 GHz; The courage to bridge the gap or; better; to fill the niche.
Mediocre choice of materials, Averagely bright screen, Slight bluish cast, Limited mobility, No LTE, A higher-quality material impression and a bit more brightness; LTE would be the icing on the cake