Why isn't the Note 2's top status bar not transparent even with Android 4.3 update?

[HybridCat]

Why isn't the Note 2's top status bar not transparent even with Android 4.3 update?
(like how it it on the Galaxy S4.. see picture at the very bottom)

picture from phonearena.com with the leaked Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.3 update:

S4

 

[brandonx1000]

oh wow, didn't notice that. a real shame if they don't adjust it