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Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 3G (5GB + 8GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£120RAM capacity:1.5 GBInternal storage:8 GBScreen size:9.6 inchesChipset:Spreadtrum SC7730SE

Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 3G (5GB + 8GB) 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.

5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 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%

5.0

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

5.0

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 89% of tablets
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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 78% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 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%

4.4

Performance

20%

4.4

Display

16%

5.8

Camera

14%

3.2

Battery

12%

6.3

Connectivity

8%

7.1

Software

5%

5.8

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

â–¼Worse than 89%
5.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.0/ 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 91% of models

5.0

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)
6 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 91%
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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~ £120
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 E 1 3G (5GB + 8GB)

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Reviewers like the screen size and decent performance, but almost all criticize the display quality, camera and sound.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 3G (5GB + 8GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 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
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Score components:

22%

4.4

Performance

20%

4.4

Display

16%

5.8

Camera

14%

3.2

Battery

12%

6.3

Connectivity

8%

7.1

Software

5%

5.8

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

5.0
Reviews score
5.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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 78% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.1
RAM capacity
1.5 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 1.5 GB of RAM, which is less than 76.8% of tablets and equal to 1.2% of tablets.
Process node
28 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process, which is larger than 65.1% of tablets and equal to 17.6% 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
Spreadtrum SC7730SE
This tablet runs on Spreadtrum SC7730SE, which is less advanced than 98.7% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
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
TFT LCD
This tablet uses a TFT LCD display type. 89.9% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
157 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 157 ppi, which is lower than 83.7% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Display glass type
Aluminosilicate Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Aluminosilicate Glass, which is less durable than 58% of tablets and the same as 7% 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
5 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 5 MP resolution, which is lower than 63.7% of tablets and equal to 26% 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
f/2.2
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2, which is wider than 30.1% of tablets and equal to 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
N/A
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 5,000 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 70% of tablets and equal to 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
7 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 7 hours, which is shorter than that of 85.4% of tablets and equal to that of 5.5% of tablets.
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
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
long
This tablet offers long update support, which is longer than the support period of 80% of tablets and equal to that of 20% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
no
This tablet does not support direct OS updates. 79.8% 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
495 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 495 g, which is heavier than 51% of tablets and equal to 0.7% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
?
Pen latency
N/A
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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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What reviewers say

Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 3G (5GB + 8GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • 2.17x cheaper
    Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 3G (5GB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£120 vs £260).
    £120 vs £260
  • 9 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (409 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    409 nits vs 400 nits
  • 25.8 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (149.5 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    149.5 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 2.17x cheaper
    Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 3G (5GB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£120 vs £260).
    £120 vs £260
  • 9 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (409 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    409 nits vs 400 nits
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • 25.8 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (149.5 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    149.5 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 28.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.0/ 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 91% of models

    5.0

    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)
    6 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.
    5.0 vs 7.0
  • 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.
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Mali-400 vs Mali-G51).
    Mali-400 vs Mali-G51
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 3 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (7 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    7 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.
  • 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
  • 28.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.0/ 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 91% of models

    5.0

    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)
    6 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.
    5.0 vs 7.0
  • 6.2% worse value for money
    Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 3G (5GB + 8GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (7.11 vs 7.6).
    7.11 vs 7.55
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Mali-400 vs Mali-G51).
    Mali-400 vs Mali-G51
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 2.5 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • 35% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 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
  • 2x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • 71.4% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (4.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    4.26 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.
  • 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
  • 4 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2015 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    July 2015
    2015 vs 2019
  • More basic chipset
    This tablet has a less advanced chipset than the average tablet (Spreadtrum SC7730SE vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Spreadtrum SC7730SE 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
  • 29% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (157 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    157 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
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Aluminosilicate Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Aluminosilicate Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 0.5 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (9.6 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    9.6 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 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
  • 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 rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • 3 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (7 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    7 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.
  • 24.2% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (5,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    5,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 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 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)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 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 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.
  • 0.5 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (8.5 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    8.5 mm vs 8 mm
  • 41.9 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (241.9 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    241.9 mm vs 200 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
Tech Time
≈ estimated
25/11/2017
Hands-on review · everyday use and buying advice
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 3G is a solid, affordable tablet, especially good for kids and video calls.
5.0
eGadgets4u
≈ estimated
07/08/2015
Hands-on review · gaming tests and temperature checks
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 3G is not the best choice for demanding games, though it is not a total write-off.
7.0
Intellect Digest
≈ estimated
15/07/2015
Unboxing · hands-on review · camera and display tests
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 3G is a moderate device at a moderate price, useful for large-screen work and calls but not exceptional.
7.0
Pallab Hazarika
≈ estimated
07/07/2015
Full review · camera, sound and performance tests
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 3G is a decent buy for video and everyday use, less ideal for reading magazines and comics.
5.0
eGadgets4u
≈ estimated
07/08/2015
Unboxing · first impressions and camera checks
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 3G gets a negative first look: weak screen, average camera and little storage; full review pending.
6.0
Pallab Hazarika
≈ estimated
03/07/2015
Unboxing · first boot and setup · quick first impressions
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 3G is aimed at mass-market buyers rather than premium ones, with a plastic feel and older software at first boot.
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 3G (5GB + 8GB)

  • Affordable price point makes it an excellent value for budget-conscious buyers.
  • Large 9.6-inch screen is highly valued for watching movies and online browsing.
  • Good battery life that can last a full day under normal usage.
  • Expandable storage via a microSD slot (up to 128GB) compensates for low internal memory.
  • Lightweight and sturdy build quality, often cited as ideal for use by children.
  • Ease of use and simple setup, especially for those already familiar with the Samsung ecosystem.

What customers don't like about Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 3G (5GB + 8GB)

  • Sluggish performance and lag, particularly during multitasking or when running heavier apps.
  • Low screen resolution (1280 x 800) results in grainy text and less vibrant colors compared to modern displays.
  • Limited internal storage, with only about 5GB available to the user out of the 8GB total in some models.
  • Poor speaker quality due to a single rear-facing speaker that can sound muffled.
  • Underpowered cameras (5MP rear, 2MP front) that lack a flash and struggle in low light.
  • Slow charging speeds, with some users reporting it takes a long time to reach full battery.
  • Outdated operating system and hardware that no longer support many modern applications.

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab E 3G (SM-T561) is a 9.6-inch budget-friendly tablet featuring a 1280 x 800 TFT display, a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, and 1.5GB of RAM. While it comes with 8GB of internal storage (approximately 5GB user-available), it supports expansion up to 128GB via a microSD card and includes a SIM slot for 3G cellular connectivity. Main pros include its highly portable 8.5mm thin design, a comfortable non-slip rear casing, and reliable daily performance for basic tasks like video streaming and web browsing. However, notable cons include its relatively low pixel density, which can make text appear grainy, slow charging times for the 5,000mAh battery, and cameras (5MP rear, 2MP front) that struggle in low-light conditions.

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Graphic comparison of Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 3G (5GB + 8GB) and other tablets

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