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Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 P7300 3G (1GB + 32GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£260RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:8.9 inchesChipset:Nvidia Tegra 2 T20

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 P7300 3G (1GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 6 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

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%

4.6

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

4.6

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 96% of tablets
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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 93% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 93%
4.6

Technical score

Technical score
4.6/ 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%

3.9

Performance

20%

4.5

Display

16%

5.0

Camera

14%

2.9

Battery

12%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

6.4

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

â–¼Worse than 97%
4.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.6/ 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 98% of models

4.6

Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.6

Average grade

20%

7.1

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
1 review, with a printed score. 5 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 98%
?

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~ £260
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
1GB + 16GBCheck price
Other versions:
1GB + 32GB1GB + 64GB

What reviewers say about the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 P7300 3G (1GB + 32GB)

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Reviewers love the light, slim build and solid battery, but complain about missing ports and expansion and the steep price.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 P7300 3G (1GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

22%

3.9

Performance

20%

4.5

Display

16%

5.0

Camera

14%

2.9

Battery

12%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

6.4

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

4.6
Reviews score
4.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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 93% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

6.7
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
32 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 32 GB of internal storage, which is less than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 17.9% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
This tablet runs on Nvidia Tegra 2 T20, which is less advanced than 70.5% of tablets and equal to 2.6% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1280×800
This tablet has a 1280×800 screen, which is less sharp than 68.1% of tablets and equal to 21.7% 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
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% 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
Corning Gorilla Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Corning Gorilla Glass, which is more durable than 45.4% of tablets and the same as 32.8% 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
2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 2 MP resolution, which is lower than 53.8% of tablets and equal to 25.5% 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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Battery capacity
6,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 6,000 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 54.2% of tablets and equal to 4.2% 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
6 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 6 hours, which is shorter than that of 92% of tablets and equal to that of 2.6% 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
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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What reviewers say
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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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
453 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 453 g, which is lighter than 65.8% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
yes
This tablet supports a backlit keyboard. 90.4% 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
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
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 8.9 P7300 3G (1GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Includes backlit keyboard
    This tablet has a backlit keyboard, the average tablet does not. 9.6% of tablets offer a backlit keyboard.
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    via 30-pin video-out adapter
  • 7.6% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (453 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    453 g vs 490 g
  • 4 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (8 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    8 vs 4
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1206:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,206:1 vs 1,015:1
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 4 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (8 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    8 vs 4
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1206:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,206:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    via 30-pin video-out adapter
  • Includes backlit keyboard
    This tablet has a backlit keyboard, the average tablet does not. 9.6% of tablets offer a backlit keyboard.
  • 7.6% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (453 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    453 g vs 490 g
  • 42.2 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (157.8 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    157.8 mm vs 200 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
  • 34.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.6/ 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 98% of models

    4.6

    Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.6

    Average grade

    20%

    7.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    1 review, with a printed score. 5 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.
    4.6 vs 7.0
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    6 hours vs 10 hours
  • 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
  • 50% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 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
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51).
    ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51
  • 34.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.6/ 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 98% of models

    4.6

    Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.6

    Average grade

    20%

    7.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    1 review, with a printed score. 5 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.
    4.6 vs 7.0
  • 12.1% worse value for money
    Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 P7300 3G (1GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.74 vs 7.6).
    6.74 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
  • 50% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51).
    ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51
  • 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
  • 1,266 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 82.1% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (2.7 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    2.66 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.
  • 50% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 8 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2011 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    October 2011
    2011 vs 2019
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • 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
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200).
    1,280×800 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 51 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (350 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    350 nits vs 401 nits
  • 1.2 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (8.9 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    8.9 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 28 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (372 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    372 nits vs 400 nits
  • 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
  • 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
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 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 HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.8% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • 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 panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • 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.
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    6 hours vs 10 hours
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 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
  • 9.1% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (6,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    6,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 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
    6.0/ 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 8.9 P7300 3G
    the average tablet
    Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 P7300 3G (1GB + 32GB) 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.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 0.6 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (8.6 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    8.6 mm vs 8 mm

Video reviews

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

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
29/09/2011
Review · Compact 8.9-inch tablet
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is a thin, fast tablet with a vivid screen and loud, crisp audio, but it's almost as expensive as its 10-inch sibling.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 P7300 3G (1GB + 32GB)

  • Extremely thin and lightweight design (approx. 0.98 lbs), making it highly portable.
  • Sharp 8.9-inch WXGA display (1280 x 800) with higher pixel density than the 10.1-inch model.
  • Solid battery life that can last several days with moderate use.
  • Bright, vivid colors and excellent viewing angles for video playback.
  • Good overall build quality and comfortable form factor for one-handed holding or thumb typing.
  • Support for Adobe Flash in the web browser.

What customers don't like about Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 P7300 3G (1GB + 32GB)

  • No microSD or SD card slot for expandable memory.
  • Lack of standard ports like full-size USB or HDMI, requiring proprietary Samsung adapters.
  • Very slow charging times; can take up to 5 hours for a full charge.
  • Occasional performance lag and jittery animations in the TouchWiz UI.
  • Limited native voice calling features despite having a SIM card slot for data.
  • Plastic back panel feels less premium or solid compared to metal competitors like the iPad.

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 P7300 3G (1GB + 32GB) is a legacy Android tablet featuring an 8.9-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It is powered by a 1GHz dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor paired with 1GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, supporting 3G HSPA+ cellular connectivity alongside Wi-Fi and GPS. Main characteristics include its remarkably slim 8.6mm profile, a lightweight 447g build, and a dual-camera system consisting of a 3.15MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front-facing camera. Pros include its high pixel density for the time, which offers a sharper image than larger tablets, and a portable 'sweet-spot' size that remains comfortable for one-handed use. However, notable cons include the lack of a microSD slot for expandable memory, the absence of a standard USB port or HDMI output without proprietary adapters, and a non-user-replaceable battery that suffers from slow charging times.

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