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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 3G (1GB + 8GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£180RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:8 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:Marvell PXA986

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 3G (1GB + 8GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 11 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 3G (1GB + 8GB)
5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

4.7

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

4.7

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 95% of tablets
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 87%
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

3.7

Performance

20%

4.2

Display

16%

5.4

Camera

14%

3.0

Battery

12%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

6.6

Design

3%

5.6

Audio

â–¼Worse than 97%
4.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 97% of models

4.7

Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.3

Average grade

20%

7.8

Popularity

Grades by review (11)
7 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 97%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £180
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
1GB + 8GB1GB + 16GB1GB + 32GB

What reviewers say about the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 3G (1GB + 8GB)

Based on 7 · 5

Reviewers like the software, compact size and battery life, but the screen looks soft and the camera disappoints.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
Pick a topic to see who said what

What owners say about the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 3G (1GB + 8GB)

Based on 63 owners sharing their experience in online comments

46%positive29%mixed25%negative

Owners value simple fixes and nostalgic gaming, while aging tablets often suffer power failures, slow performance, and broken app support.

What owners dislike

  • Many owners said the button combinations and battery disconnect did nothing, even after a new battery was fitted.19
  • Owners reported a black screen with sound, flickering, or stripes, and some cracked the screen while opening the back.12
  • Owners say it is very slow: videos take about 10 seconds to respond, and newer apps stutter or lag.12
  • Owners said the video app stopped working or could no longer be updated, and some apps will not open or run.10
  • The tablet shows a charging icon or battery sign while plugged in, but it still will not switch on or start.8
  • Owners said the battery died after years or the charging port broke, and pushing the charger in hard sometimes restored charging.8
  • The back is held by clips rather than screws, so owners cut their fingers or found the connector would not lift.7
  • Owners say its basic components could only run lighter games, and newer apps no longer open or run on it.6
  • Owners said the power and volume buttons got pressed in or stopped responding, so the tablet would not switch on.5
  • Some owners said the power problem returned after days, or the tablet got stuck on the Samsung logo or in a boot loop.4

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 3G (1GB + 8GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

22%

3.7

Performance

20%

4.2

Display

16%

5.4

Camera

14%

3.0

Battery

12%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

6.6

Design

3%

5.6

Audio

4.7
Reviews score
4.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

6.9
RAM capacity
1 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 1 GB of RAM, which is less than 78% of tablets and equal to 19.1% of tablets.
Process node
40 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 40 nm process, which is larger than 86.9% of tablets and equal to 8% of tablets.
Internal storage
8 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 8 GB of internal storage, which is less than 93.6% of tablets and equal to 4.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Marvell PXA986
This tablet runs on Marvell PXA986, which is less advanced than 97.5% of tablets and equal to 0.6% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1024×600
This tablet has a 1024×600 screen, which is less sharp than 92.8% of tablets and equal to 6.2% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
TFT LCD
This tablet uses a TFT LCD display type. 89.9% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
169 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 169 ppi, which is lower than 81.3% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Display glass type
Chemically Strengthened Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Chemically Strengthened Glass, which is less durable than 65.1% of tablets and the same as 12.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
3.15 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 3.15 MP resolution, which is lower than 89.8% of tablets and equal to 2.6% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
1.3 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 1.3 MP resolution, which is lower than 80.9% of tablets and equal to 5.4% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 4,000 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 84.6% of tablets and equal to 4.5% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 10 W, which is slower than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 33.3% of tablets.
Battery life
8 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 8 hours, which is shorter than that of 72.2% of tablets and equal to that of 11.9% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 56.9% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
306 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 306 g, which is lighter than 92.5% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 1, which is more than 0.2% of tablets and equal to 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
?
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 3G (1GB + 8GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • 37.6% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (306 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    306 g vs 490 g
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • 64.2 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (111.1 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    111.1 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 54 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (455 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    455 nits vs 401 nits
  • 54 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (455 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    455 nits vs 401 nits
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • 37.6% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (306 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    306 g vs 490 g
  • 64.2 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (111.1 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    111.1 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • 32.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models

    4.7

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.3

    Average grade

    20%

    7.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (11)
    7 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.7 vs 7.0
  • 3.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200).
    1,024×600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 4.85 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (3.2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    3.15 MP vs 8 MP
  • 32.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models

    4.7

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.3

    Average grade

    20%

    7.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (11)
    7 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.7 vs 7.0
  • 9.7% worse value for money
    Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 3G (1GB + 8GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.88 vs 7.6).
    6.88 vs 7.55
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 40% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2.86x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (40 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    40 nm vs 14 nm
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Vivante GC1000 vs Mali-G51).
    Vivante GC1000 vs Mali-G51
  • 87.5% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (8 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    8 GB vs 64 GB
  • 1,066 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 78.5% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (3.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    3.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 38.5% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (400 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    400 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 6 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2013 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    July 2013
    2013 vs 2019
  • 3 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (1 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    1 vs 4
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • More basic chipset
    This tablet has a less advanced chipset than the average tablet (Marvell PXA986 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Marvell PXA986 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200).
    1,024×600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 23.5% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (169 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    169 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 50% slower touch response
    This tablet samples touch more slowly than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 5 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (395 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    395 nits vs 400 nits
  • 3.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 4.85 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (3.2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    3.15 MP vs 8 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • Worse main-camera video
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 39.4% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (4,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    4,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • 44.4% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
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    Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 3G
    the average tablet
    Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 3G (1GB + 8GB) does not support multi-user mode, while the average tablet does. 73.8% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy
    This tablet does not support location privacy, while the average tablet does. 76.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 1.9 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    9.9 mm vs 8 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
FoneArena
≈ estimated
30/09/2013
Gaming review · tests on several games
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 3G is good for gaming at this price, most games are enjoyable, though graphics detail is low.
7.0
FoneArena
≈ estimated
10/10/2013
Hands-on review · performance, display and storage tests
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 3G is a decent budget calling tablet, held back by sluggish performance and a weak display.
7.0
iGyaan
≈ estimated
12/09/2013
First look · unboxing, browser and sound tests
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 3G has a good screen and sound, though panning is slightly choppy.
7.0
iGyaan
≈ estimated
11/09/2013
First look · unboxing, browser and video check
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 3G offers smooth browsing, though performance trails other tablets in its price class.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
androidcentral.com
≈ estimated
29/07/2013
Hands-on test · Three-size range
Verdict
The Galaxy Tab 3 is a good, affordable companion for Galaxy phone owners, but buyers expecting a top-of-the-line Samsung experience will be disappointed.
8.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
15/07/2013
Lab test · 8-inch tablet
Verdict
The Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 is a slim, bright 8-inch tablet with long battery life and a handy TV remote, but it struggles with 3D graphics and has limited usable storage.
7.4
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
05/10/2013
Hands-on test · iPad alternative
Verdict
The Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 is a fast, light iPad alternative with a good picture, but it cannot show video on a TV and charges slowly.
5.8
01net.com
✓ explicit
22/08/2013
Hands-on test · Mid-range tablet
Verdict
The Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 is good for office work, web and films, with long battery life, but its weak screen and processor suit only basic family use.
6.0
capital.fr
≈ estimated
31/10/2013
Expert panel · Mid-range tablet
Verdict
The Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 is light, with good sound and a strong app catalogue, but it brings little new and is not built for gaming.
8.0
androidplanet.nl
✓ explicit
06/07/2013
Review · Compact reading tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 is a light, comfortable 8-inch tablet for reading and video, though its screen is dark indoors and the plastic feels cheap.
7.0
fwd.nl
✓ explicit
27/07/2013
Hands-on test · Large-screen tablet
Verdict
The Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 suits TouchWiz fans who want long battery life and many ports, but its dated screen and heavy skin hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 3G (1GB + 8GB)

  • Lightweight and compact design that is comfortable for one-handed use
  • Bright and colorful display with good viewing angles
  • Expandable storage via a microSD slot supporting up to 64GB
  • Useful software features like Smart Stay and a customizable notification panel
  • Solid audio quality from stereo speakers
  • Easy to set up and navigate for those familiar with the Galaxy ecosystem

What customers don't like about Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 3G (1GB + 8GB)

  • Frequent performance lags and stuttering during multitasking or switching apps
  • Low screen resolution and pixel density compared to contemporaries like the Nexus 7
  • Considered overpriced at launch given its older hardware components
  • Cameras produce noisy, low-quality images and lack manual focus or flash
  • Touch-sensitive buttons are prone to accidental presses due to large hit-boxes
  • Build quality feels somewhat 'cheap' due to the thin plastic shell

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (GT-P3210) is a compact 7-inch tablet featuring a 1024 x 600 resolution TFT display, a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, and 1GB of RAM paired with 8GB of internal storage expandable via microSD. This specific variant stands out for its 3G cellular connectivity, allowing for data and phone call capabilities alongside dual-band Wi-Fi. Main advantages include a lightweight, slim design that is easy to handle one-handed, reliable GPS, and surprisingly loud stereo speakers. However, the device is held back by a low-resolution screen with poor pixel density, underwhelming performance during multitasking or high-end gaming, and a lack of modern features like an ambient light sensor or camera flash.

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