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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7 0 3G (1GB + 8GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:8 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:Marvell PXA986

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7 0 3G (1GB + 8GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.0

Overall score

Score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

90%

4.7

Technical score

10%

7.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 93% of tablets
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

22%

4.0

Performance

20%

4.3

Display

16%

5.2

Camera

14%

3.0

Battery

12%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

6.1

Software & Features

5%

6.5

Design

3%

5.6

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 96% of tablets
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.5

Number of reviews

Based on 75 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 73% of tablets
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Technical Specifications of tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7 0 3G (1GB + 8GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

22%

4.0

Performance

20%

4.3

Display

16%

5.2

Camera

14%

3.0

Battery

12%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

6.1

Software & Features

5%

6.5

Design

3%

5.6

Audio & Multimedia

4.7
User score
User score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.5

Number of reviews

Based on 75 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7 0 3G (1GB + 8GB) has a user popularity of 5.5 points, which is lower than 54.9% of Tablets.
5.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

60%

5.0

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

6.4
RAM capacity
1 GB
RAM capacity
1 GB
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 1 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 77.8% of tablets and equal to that of 19.3% of tablets.
Process node
40 nm
Process node
40 nm
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 40 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 86.8% of tablets and equal to the node used in 8% of tablets.
Internal storage
8 GB
Internal storage
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 8 GB which is smaller than the storage of 93.5% of tablets and equal to that of 4.9% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
?
Chipset
Marvell PXA986
Chipset
Marvell PXA986
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
This tablet uses the Marvell PXA986 chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 97.5% of tablets and equal to those in 0.6% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1024×600
Screen resolution
1024×600
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1024×600 which is lower than that of 92.8% of tablets and equal to that of 6.2% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
TFT LCD
Display type
TFT LCD
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
This tablet uses a TFT LCD display type. 89.9% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
170 ppi
Pixel density
170 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 170 ppi which is lower than that of 76.5% of tablets and equal to that of 4.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
Category Benchmark
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
3.15 MP
Main camera megapixels
3.15 MP
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 3.15 MP which is lower than that of 89.8% of tablets and equal to that of 2.6% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
1.3 MP
Front camera megapixels
1.3 MP
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 1.3 MP which is lower than in 80.8% of tablets and equal to that in 5.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
N/A
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Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 84.6% of tablets and equal to those in 4.5% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Charging speed
10 W
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 10 W which is slower than in 61% of tablets and equal to speeds in 33.2% of tablets.
Battery life
8 hours
Battery life
8 hours
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <6 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
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
no
LTE support
no
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This tablet does not support LTE. 63.3% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 17% of models
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
NFC
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 23% of models
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
short
Update support duration
short
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.7% of tablets and equal to that of 47.3% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
?
On-device AI
no
On-device AI
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
App tracking protection
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
IP rating
not rated
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
306 g
Weight
306 g
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 306 g which is lighter than 92.5% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.3% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
Backlit keyboard
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
Keyboard accessory
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
aptX Adaptive
no
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
?
N. of speakers
2
N. of speakers
2
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7 0 3G (1GB + 8GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 37.6% lighter
    Weight
    306 g
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (306 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    306 g vs 490 g
  • 27 nits higher typical brightness
    Typical brightness
    427 nits
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <300 nits – >600 nits
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (427 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    427 nits vs 400 nits
  • 64.2 mm narrower
    Width
    111.1 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    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
  • 2x cheaper
    Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7 0 3G (1GB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • Designed for kids
    Designed for kids
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • 2x cheaper
    Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7 0 3G (1GB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • 27 nits higher typical brightness
    Typical brightness
    427 nits
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <300 nits – >600 nits
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (427 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    427 nits vs 400 nits
  • 37.6% lighter
    Weight
    306 g
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    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
    Width
    111.1 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    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
  • Designed for kids
    Designed for kids
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • 3.7 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    1.3 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (1.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    1.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    TFT LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    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 Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1024×600
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×600 vs 1920×1200
  • 4.85 MP lower main camera megapixels
    Main camera megapixels
    3.15 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (3.2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    3.15 MP vs 8 MP
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 40% lower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    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
  • 10.6% worse value for money
    Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7 0 3G (1GB + 8GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.42 vs 7.1).
    6.42 vs 7.1
  • 6.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7 0 3G
    the average tablet
    Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7 0 3G (1GB + 8GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (7.54 vs 8.000).
    7.54 vs 8
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity 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
    CPU speed
    1.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    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
    Process node
    40 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (40 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    40 nm vs 14 nm
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    2 vs 6
  • Worse GPU
    GPU model
    Vivante GC1000
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This tablet uses the Vivante GC1000 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Vivante GC1000 vs Mali-G51
  • 87.5% less storage
    Internal storage
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (8 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    8 GB vs 64 GB
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 57% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    6.4 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <4.26 GB/s – >60 GB/s
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 23.1% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    500 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <311 MHz – >1.1k MHz
    This tablet has a lower GPU frequency than the average tablet (500 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    500 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • Older DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    LPDDR2
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet uses an older DDR memory version than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3). The average tablet uses DDR version LPDDR3.
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    GPU execution units
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <2 – >24
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • Less capable chipset
    Chipset
    Marvell PXA986
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This tablet uses the Marvell PXA986 chipset, while the average tablet uses the newer MediaTek MT8169A.
    Marvell PXA986 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    TFT LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    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
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1024×600
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×600 vs 1920×1200
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    7 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 24.1% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    170 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (170 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    170 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 51 ppi lower screen sharpness
    Screen sharpness
    170 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (170 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    170 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >300 Hz
    This tablet has a lower touch sampling rate than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet has touch sampling rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 3.7 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    1.3 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (1.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    1.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 4.85 MP lower main camera megapixels
    Main camera megapixels
    3.15 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (3.2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    3.15 MP vs 8 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus in video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • Worse main-camera video
    Video recording (main camera)
    720 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    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
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • No manual white balance
    Manual white balance
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a BSI sensor, the average tablet has one. 52.6% of tablets use BSI sensors for better low-light shots.
  • No timelapse video
    Timelapse video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 39.2% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4000 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    8 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    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 speed
    Charging speed
    10 W
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • No LTE support
    LTE support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    3.0
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (3 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    3.0 vs 5.0
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No face recognition
    Face recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • No Ethernet support
    Ethernet support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.3% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    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 picture-in-picture mode
    Picture-in-picture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    7.5/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7 0 3G
    the average tablet
    Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7 0 3G (1GB + 8GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    Full-page screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This tablet does not offer location privacy controls, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets include location privacy features.
  • No dark mode
    Dark mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • 1.9 mm thicker
    Thickness
    9.9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <6.1 mm – >11.5 mm
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    9.9 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 6 older release date
    Release date
    2013
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2013 vs 2019).
    July 2013
    2013 vs 2019

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What we like about Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7 0 3G (1GB + 8GB)

  • Compact and lightweight design makes it easy to hold with one hand for reading.
  • Highly responsive touchscreen interface that is user-friendly for beginners and children.
  • Include a microSD card slot for expandable storage up to 64GB.
  • Solid battery life for everyday tasks like browsing and video playback.

What we don't like about Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7 0 3G (1GB + 8GB)

  • Display resolution (1024x600) is considered low and dated, leading to pixelated text and images.
  • Frequent performance lag and 'freezing' when running multiple apps or graphic-intensive games.
  • Limited internal storage, with only about 5GB available to the user out of the 8GB total.
  • Cameras lack essential features like auto-focus and flash, making them poor for high-quality photos or scanning barcodes.
  • Lacks support for USB On-The-Go (OTG), limiting the use of external peripherals.

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211) is a compact 7-inch tablet featuring a 1024x600 resolution TFT display and a 1.2GHz dual-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM. It includes 8GB of internal storage expandable up to 64GB via microSD and is powered by a 4,000mAh battery providing up to 8 hours of internet usage. Key advantages include its highly portable, lightweight design (306g), full 3G voice calling and SMS capabilities, and integrated GPS for navigation. However, the device suffers from a low-resolution screen with poor pixel density, mediocre multitasking performance that often leads to lagging, and cameras (3MP rear, 1.3MP front) that lack autofocus and a flash.

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