Users can receive a free Galaxy Gear for pre-orders placed before October 17

Oct 4, 2013 12:02 GMT  ·  By

Galaxy Note 3, the latest Android-based smartphone from Samsung Electronics, is now available for pre-order at wireless carrier Telstra in Australia.

The operator notes on its website that all users who reserve the device until October 17 on an $80 per month or higher plan will receive a free Galaxy Gear.

The 5.7-inch Samsung smartphone arrives on shelves at the wireless carrier with support for its 4G LTE network. It also offers appealing performance capabilities, courtesy of a quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor.

The specifications list of the mobile phone also includes 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal memory, and a 13-megapixel camera on the back.

Running under Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, the handset also features exclusive Samsung apps and capabilities, such as Air Command that takes advantage of the S Pen, Action Memo app, and more.