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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (1GB + 8GB) review: 168 specs compared

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

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (1GB + 8GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 20 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (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%

4.0

Performance

20%

4.3

Display

16%

5.2

Camera

14%

3.2

Battery

12%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

6.6

Design

3%

5.6

Audio

â–¼Worse than 96%
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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4.7

Mark 7.1 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

6.8

Average grade

20%

8.4

Popularity

Grades by review (20)
11 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 9 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%
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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.

What reviewers say about the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (1GB + 8GB)

Based on 11 · 10

Reviewers like the compact, light design, but nearly all criticise the low-resolution screen, and the camera disappoints too.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
Pick a topic to see who said what

What owners say about the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (1GB + 8GB)

Based on 215 owners sharing their experience in online comments

39%positive8%mixed53%negative

Owners cherish its nostalgic, useful little-tablet appeal, but slow performance and unreliable resets cause the most frustration.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say the recovery menu skips options, opens the wrong recovery, or freezes on the Samsung logo, so factory reset often can't be completed.41
  • Owners say it feels slow and laggy from the start and gets slower over months, even after a factory reset, with apps stuttering.34
  • Owners say the battery wears out, drains faster after updates, and sometimes won't charge; a replacement battery often fixes it.13
  • Owners say it freezes or crashes randomly and sometimes restarts by itself, including while it sits in a bag.8
  • Owners say the back and menu buttons, or the volume-down button, stop responding, and sometimes the touchscreen fails partly.8
  • Owners report Wi-Fi drops, shows no networks, or stays weak unless the router is within about 10 feet.7
  • Owners feel it looks old after about ten years, runs outdated KitKat, and many say it is time to upgrade.6
  • Owners say a software update left the tablet stuck on the Samsung logo or crashing, and some never received the update.6
  • Owners say the screen looks dim and low-resolution, and does not show 1080p content well.5
  • Apps stop working or cannot be installed5

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

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Technical Specifications of tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (1GB + 8GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 10
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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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<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%

3.2

Battery

12%

5.7

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
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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

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
170 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 170 ppi, which is lower than 76.5% of tablets and equal to 4.7% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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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
N/A
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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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LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% 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
302 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 302 g, which is lighter than 93.8% of tablets and equal to 0.2% 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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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (1GB + 8GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 38.4% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (302 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    302 g vs 490 g
  • 27 nits higher typical brightness
    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
    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
  • 27 nits higher typical brightness
    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
  • 38.4% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (302 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    302 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models

    4.7

    Mark 7.1 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    6.8

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (20)
    11 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 9 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 7.1 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    6.8

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (20)
    11 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 9 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
  • 9.6% worse value for money
    Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (1GB + 8GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.89 vs 7.6).
    6.89 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
  • 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
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (PowerVR SGX540 vs Mali-G51).
    PowerVR SGX540 vs Mali-G51
  • 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.
  • 57% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 40.9% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (384 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    384 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
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    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
  • 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
  • 23.1% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (170 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    170 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 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
  • 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 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.
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • 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
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    Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi
    the average tablet
    Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (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
The YouTube Tech Guy
≈ estimated
11/08/2013
Hands-on review · gaming tests on four games
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi runs games smoothly and graphics look decent, but the rear speakers get covered during play.
6.0
sakitech
≈ estimated
19/07/2013
Hands-on review · unboxing, software and browser tests
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi has solid hardware, but its low-resolution screen and browser lag when scrolling hold it back.
5.0
DetroitBORG
≈ estimated
17/07/2013
Unboxing and review · benchmarks and keyboard tests
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi is hard to get excited about: modest hardware and laggy performance, though the rear camera and IR blaster help.
7.0
muwen360
≈ estimated
10/07/2013
Unboxing and full review · benchmark and interface tests
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi is a great tablet with many strong features, but not the best value for buyers focused on specifications.
8.0
Joseph Choi
≈ estimated
11/09/2013
First look · unboxing and one-day use
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi is a solid, well-built small tablet that held up well over a day of use, though its software is older.
8.0
The YouTube Tech Guy
≈ estimated
09/08/2013
Short review · web, video and app use
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi is good for basic web, email and video use, but not for heavy app users.
7.0
UltrabookReview
≈ estimated
19/07/2013
Gaming test · several light and heavy games
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi struggles with the most demanding games but runs lighter titles smoothly.
8.0
Karl Conrad
≈ estimated
18/07/2013
Hands-on review · two days of daily use
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi is easy to use and smooth for daily tasks, but its plastic build and camera are weak points.
Hands-on video, no verdict
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In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

5.0
the-digital-reader.com
≈ estimated
19/01/2014
Hands-on review · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 is a light, well-built budget tablet with a good screen and sensitive touch, but its slippery body and dated interface let it down.
5.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
17/10/2013
Full review · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 is solid and easy to hold, but its fuzzy screen and modest performance make it hard to recommend over the 2013 Google Nexus 7.
8.0
cnet.com
≈ estimated
16/07/2013
Hands-on first look · Budget tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7-inch feels comfortable in one hand and has a microSD slot at a competitive price, but it is Wi-Fi only.
5.0
unbox.ph
≈ estimated
18/08/2013
Full review · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 handles messaging, browsing and casual games, but its low-resolution screen and lag make the 2013 Google Nexus 7 the better buy.
5.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
16/08/2013
Review · Entry-level 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 is let down by its screen, which makes it hard to recommend to anyone used to a decent tablet.
8.2
notebookcheck.com
✓ explicit
29/07/2013
Lab test · Benchmark results
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 is an average performer, held back by a slow browser and a weak graphics chip that limit gaming and web use.
7.0
connect.de
≈ estimated
14/10/2013
Practical test · Entry-level tablet
Verdict
The Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 is a compact, easy-to-use entry tablet for people new to smartphones, but it has fewer features and a weaker camera than its larger siblings.
5.0
tech.de
≈ estimated
13/09/2013
Hands-on test · 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 feels solid in the hand, but its low-resolution screen and sluggish processor make it hard to recommend.
6.0
frandroid.com
✓ explicit
10/07/2015
Hands-on test · Budget 7-inch tablet
Verdict
The Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 is comfortable to hold and runs 3D games smoothly, but its low-resolution screen, weak battery and slow web pages hold it back.
5.0
tomiiks.com
≈ estimated
02/10/2013
Two-week test · Entry-level tablet
Verdict
The Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 suits Samsung fans who want an easy first tablet with a microSD slot, but its screen and hardware lag behind the Nexus 7.
7.0
quechoisir.org
≈ estimated
01/07/2013
Consumer test · Archived review
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7-inch is easy to carry and pleasant to use, but battery life and free storage fall short, and it is no longer sold.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (1GB + 8GB)

  • Compact and lightweight design, making it easy to hold with one hand
  • Excellent battery life for its class, capable of lasting a full day or more on a single charge
  • Expandable storage via a microSD card slot supporting up to 64GB
  • User-friendly interface that is intuitive for beginners and children
  • Multi-user support allows separate data and profiles for different family members

What customers don't like about Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (1GB + 8GB)

  • Low-resolution display (1024 x 600) resulting in jagged text and less sharp visuals compared to competitors
  • Underwhelming performance with frequent lags, freezes, and slow app loading
  • Limited internal storage with only about 4GB of the 8GB actually available to the user
  • Fixed-focus cameras lack a flash and struggle with scanning barcodes or taking high-quality photos
  • Stuck on older Android versions (like 4.1.2 Jelly Bean), which limits app compatibility and moving apps to SD cards
  • Weak Wi-Fi signal strength reported by some users unless they are very close to the router

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210) is a compact entry-level tablet featuring a 7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels and a dual-core 1.2 GHz Marvell processor. It is equipped with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 64GB via a microSD slot. Key characteristics include a 3.0 MP rear camera, a 1.3 MP front camera, and a 4,000 mAh battery that provides reliable longevity. Main pros of the device are its lightweight, thin-bezel design that is easy to hold single-handedly, its strong battery life for media playback, and the inclusion of an IR blaster for TV remote functionality. However, it suffers from several cons, including a low-resolution screen that lacks sharpness, dated hardware that struggles with demanding modern applications, and a lack of flash for its basic camera.

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