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Samsung has finally introduced a new tablet – the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3! Their last tablet, the Galaxy Tab S2 debuted in September 2015 and ran on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. Now, find out what’s new in the Galaxy Tab S3, and what it offers over its predecessor!
Updated @ 2017-09-06 : Updated various parts of the review with additional information and some corrections.
Originally posted @ 2017-07-03
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Specification Comparison
Unlike the Galaxy Tab S2 (which comes in 8″ and 9.7″ models), the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 (Amazon | Lazada) only comes in the 9.7″ form factor. Here, we compare the specifications of the new Galaxy Tab S3 (SM-T820) against the 9.7″ model of its predecessor, the Galaxy Tab S2 (SM-T819).
Specifications | Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (9.7") |
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Display | 9.7" Super AMOLED display - 1536 x 2048 pixels (~264 ppi) | 9.7" Super AMOLED display - 1536 x 2048 pixels (~264 ppi) |
Operating System | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop |
System Platform | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa (5433) |
Processor | 2 x Qualcomm Kyro cores (2.15 GHz) 2 x Qualcomm Kyro cores (1.6 GHz) | 4 x ARM Cortex-A57 cores (1.9 GHz) 4 x ARM Cortex-A53 cores (1.3 GHz) |
Graphics Processor | Qualcomm Adreno 530 GPU | ARM Mali-T760 |
Memory | 4 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM (933 MHz) | 3 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM (800 MHz) |
Storage | 32 GB internal flash storage microSD slot (up to 256 GB) | 32 GB internal flash storage microSD slot (up to 128 GB) |
Front Camera | 5 MP sensor with f/2.2 lens | 2.1 MP sensor with f/2.2 lens |
Rear Camera | 13 MP sensor with f/1.9 lens - Up to 4K video recording | 8 MP sensor with f/1.9 lens - Up to 1440p video recording |
Audio | 4 AKG-tuned speakers | Two speakers |
Connectivity | 4G LTE (LTE-enabled model only) WiFi : 802.11 a/b/g/b/ac Bluetooth 4.1 USB : USB 3.1 Type C | 4G LTE (LTE-enabled model only) WiFi : 802.11 a/b/g/b/ac Bluetooth 4.1 USB : USB 2.0 |
S Pen | Included Pen tip : 0.7 mm Pressure levels : 4,096 | None |
Battery | 6,000 mAh lithium ion (non-removable) | 5,870 mAh lithium ion (non-removable) |
Dimensions | 169.0 mm wide 237.3 mm tall 6.0 mm thick | 169.0 mm wide 237.3 mm tall 5.6 mm thick |
Weight | WiFi only : 429 g LTE-enabled : 434 g | WiFi only : 389 g LTE-enabled : 392 g |
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Book Cover
Our review sample came unboxed, with the optional Book Cover, so there’s no unboxing video. However, you will get to check out how it works with the Book Cover.
As you can see, the Book Cover works just like the Apple iPad Smart Cover. It locks magnetically to the Galaxy Tab S3 (Amazon | Lazada), protecting the front and back glass covers against damage. Flipping it open automatically turns on the Tab S3. It also serves as a stand with three viewing angles.
The Book Cover offers much needed protection for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 (Amazon | Lazada). In fact, anyone who gets the Galaxy Tab S3 should at least The only downside is that, like other similar covers, you need to let the flip cover hang loose to use the rear camera. It also does not come with a stylus holder. If a stylus holder is a must, then you need to consider the Keyboard Cover option.
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