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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8 0 1 4G (1.5GB + 16GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350RAM capacity:1.5 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:Exynos 4212

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8 0 1 4G (1.5GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 10
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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.
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90%

5.3

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 79% of tablets
6.3

Value for money

Value for money
6.3/ 10
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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
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70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 87%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 10
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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
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22%

4.4

Performance

20%

5.2

Display

16%

5.9

Camera

14%

4.2

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Software & Features

5%

7.1

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

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User score

User score
8.0/ 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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User ratings

30%

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Technical Specifications of tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8 0 1 4G (1.5GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 10
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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
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22%

4.4

Performance

20%

5.2

Display

16%

5.9

Camera

14%

4.2

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Software & Features

5%

7.1

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

5.3
User score
User score
8.0/ 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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Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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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
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Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8 0 1 4G (1.5GB + 16GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 65.8% of Tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 10
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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
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70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

6.3
RAM capacity
1.5 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 1.5 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 76.6% of tablets and equal to that of 1.2% of tablets.
Process node
32 nm
This tablet is built on a 32 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 82.5% of tablets and equal to the node used in 4.2% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 16 GB which is smaller than the storage of 78.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
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Chipset
Exynos 4212
This tablet uses the Exynos 4212 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 74.8% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1280×800
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1280×800 which is lower than that of 68.1% of tablets and equal to that of 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
TFT LCD
This tablet uses a TFT LCD display type. 89.9% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
189 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 189 ppi which is lower than that of 66.5% of tablets and equal to that of 6.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
Tempered Glass
This tablet uses Tempered Glass display glass which is weaker than that on 78.1% of tablets and equal to that on 19.5% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 5 MP which is lower than that of 63.6% of tablets and equal to that of 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
1.3 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
f/2.2
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2 which is wider than that of 30.2% of tablets and equal to that of 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
4,450 mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 4,450 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 78.6% of tablets and equal to those in 0.6% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 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
11 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 11 hours, which is longer than that of 60.7% of tablets and equal to that of 3.9% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
short
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
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
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
318 g
This tablet weighs 318 g which is lighter than 89.5% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% 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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Number of microphones
1
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
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
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
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8 0 1 4G (1.5GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Exynos 4212 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Exynos 4,212 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 35.1% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (318 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    318 g vs 490 g
  • 77 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (477 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    477 nits vs 400 nits
  • Allows manual ISO
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • 1 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (11 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    11 hours vs 10 hours
  • 51.5 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (123.8 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    123.8 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Exynos 4212 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Exynos 4,212 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 77 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (477 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    477 nits vs 400 nits
  • Allows manual ISO
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • 1 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (11 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    11 hours vs 10 hours
  • 35.1% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (318 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    318 g vs 490 g
  • 51.5 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (123.8 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    123.8 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 3.7 MP lower front camera megapixels
    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
    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
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Worse GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali-400 MP4 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-400 MP4 vs Mali-G51
  • 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
  • 2.5 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    2 vs 6
  • 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
  • 4.81x less popular
    Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8 0 1 4G (1.5GB + 16GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • 12% worse value for money
    Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8 0 1 4G (1.5GB + 16GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.34 vs 7.1).
    6.34 vs 7.1
  • Worse GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali-400 MP4 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-400 MP4 vs Mali-G51
  • 2.5 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    2 vs 6
  • 2.29x larger process node
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (32 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    32 nm vs 14 nm
  • 25% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 75% less storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • 1,066 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (800 MHz vs 1866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1866 MHz.
    800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    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
    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
  • 38.5% slower GPU clock
    This tablet has a lower GPU frequency than the average tablet (400 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    400 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • Older DDR memory version
    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
  • 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 durable display glass
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×800 vs 1920×1200
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 15.6% lower pixel density
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 32 ppi lower screen sharpness
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 3.7 MP lower front camera megapixels
    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
  • 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
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No BSI sensor
    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
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 32.4% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4450 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    4,450 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 44.4% slower charging speed
    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
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    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 face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% 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 picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy controls
    This tablet does not offer location privacy controls, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets include location privacy features.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • 6 older release date
    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 8 0 1 4G (1.5GB + 16GB)

  • Lightweight and slim design that is easy to handle with one hand
  • Bright, colorful 8-inch screen with good viewing angles and sharp text
  • MicroSD card slot for easy storage expansion up to 64GB
  • Useful software features like Multi Window for running two apps side-by-side
  • Solid battery life for media consumption, often lasting 8+ hours in testing

What we don't like about Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8 0 1 4G (1.5GB + 16GB)

  • Performance issues including occasional lagging, stutters, and slow app launching
  • Hardware specifications felt outdated even at release compared to rivals like the Nexus 7
  • High initial price point relative to the competition
  • All-plastic construction can feel 'plasticky' or 'flimsy' to some users
  • Lackluster camera quality with poor performance in low light and no flash
  • Speakers are easily muffled when holding the device in landscape mode

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 4G (SM-T315) is a mid-sized Android tablet featuring an 8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels and 189 ppi. It is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core Exynos 4212 processor paired with 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, expandable up to 64GB via microSD. Key characteristics include a thin 7.4mm profile, 4G LTE connectivity, a 4,450 mAh battery, and a 5MP rear camera with 720p video recording alongside a 1.3MP front camera. Main pros are its exceptionally lightweight (314g) and portable design, bright display with good viewing angles, and the inclusion of an IR blaster for universal remote functionality. However, it suffers from several cons, including a relatively low-resolution screen compared to its peers, a plastic-heavy build that feels less premium, and occasional performance stuttering during multitasking or when running resource-heavy applications.

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