Samsung will be coming out with a few exciting new phones in the first quarter of 2014, but the two biggest ones -- literally -- are the Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy Mega. And while on the surface they look very similar, there are a few fundamental differences between the two phones.

For example:

Carriers: While the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is available on all major carriers, only three carriers -- Sprint, AT&T, & US Cellular -- carry the Mega.

Features: The Mega is missing a few fundamental features that are default on the Note 3 -- no DLNA, no FM transmitter or receiver, and no infrared blaster.

Battery: The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has a lithium ion battery, whereas the Mega does not. This makes a fundamental difference in battery life (max talk time on the Mega is only 18 hours, compared to Note 3's 24 hours; max standby time is only 456 hours on the Mega, and over 500 hours on the Note).

Camera: The camera on the Mega is much less quality (8 megapixels) compared to the Note 3 (13 megapixels). Also, there's no image stabilization on the Mega, nor is there a dual camera shot option available, and there is no "burst mode" (all options which are default on the Note 3).

Storage: The Note 3 has significantly more storage (32 gig) than the Mega (16 gig), though both have the same amount of external memory card storage.

Samsung's Galaxy Mega 6.3 is just about your only choice for a jumbo-screen phablet under $200, but those with more flexible budgets should consider a phone with a higher-resolution display. Though its plastic skin doesn't do its high price justice, Samsung's Galaxy Note 3 makes the most compelling case yet for a supersize phone.

Check out a video demonstration of the differences in the two phones below.