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Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 LTE (4GB + 32GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£680RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:9.7 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 820

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 LTE (4GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 LTE (4GB + 32GB)
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

90%

6.9

Technical score

10%

7.8

User score

â–²Better than 67% of tablets
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

6.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 56%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 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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â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

22%

5.5

Performance

20%

6.7

Display

16%

8.6

Camera

14%

6.1

Battery

12%

7.4

Connectivity

8%

7.4

Software & Features

5%

7.7

Design

3%

7.5

Audio & Multimedia

â–²Better than 67%
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 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%

8.3

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 67%
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Technical Specifications of tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 LTE (4GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components:

22%

5.5

Performance

20%

6.7

Display

16%

8.6

Camera

14%

6.1

Battery

12%

7.4

Connectivity

8%

7.4

Software & Features

5%

7.7

Design

3%

7.5

Audio & Multimedia

6.9
User score
User score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
6.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 LTE (4GB + 32GB) has a user popularity of 6.8 points, which is lower than 67.3% of Tablets.
6.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

6.9

Price

7.0
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 47.6% of tablets and equal to that of 17.6% of tablets.
Process node
14 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 14 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 45% of tablets and equal to the node used in 8.6% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 32 GB which is smaller than the storage of 60.5% of tablets and equal to that of 18% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
301 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 301 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is lower than the score of 85.3% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.1% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 66.1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2048×1536
This tablet has a screen resolution of 2048×1536 which is higher than that of 68.7% of tablets and equal to that of 3.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This tablet uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 92.5% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
264 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 264 ppi which is higher than that of 71% of tablets and equal to that of 5.9% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass which is stronger than that on 45.4% of tablets and equal to that on 32.7% 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
13 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 13 MP which is higher than that of 74% of tablets and equal to that of 21.6% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 5 MP which is higher than in 48.8% of tablets and equal to that in 19.6% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/1.9
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/1.9 which is wider than that of 82.2% of tablets and equal to that of 3.7% 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
6,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 6,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 54% of tablets and equal to those in 4.1% of tablets.
Charging speed
18 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 18 W which is faster than in 48% of tablets and equal to speeds in 12.3% of tablets.
Battery life
12 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 12 hours, which is longer than that of 65.7% of tablets and equal to that of 9.3% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% 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
medium
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.3% of tablets and equal to that of 32.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
no
This tablet does not receive direct OS updates. 79.7% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
yes
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.8% 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
434 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 434 g which is lighter than 70.8% 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
9 ms
Market range: <2 ms – >26 ms
This tablet has a pen latency of 9 ms, which is lower than that of 43.3% of tablets and equal to that of 26.7% of tablets.
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Number of microphones
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 55.1% of tablets and equal to the number in 32.7% 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
4
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 4 speakers, which is more than in 70.9% of tablets and equal to the number in 22.7% 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 S3 LTE (4GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Better display type
    This tablet features a better display type than the average tablet (OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD). The average tablet uses IPS LCD display technology.
    OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 279 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (680 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    680 nits vs 401 nits
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 5 MP higher main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a higher main camera resolution than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet main camera has 8 MP megapixels.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1,000,000:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,000,000:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 530 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 530 vs Mali-G51
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28.1% of tablets support PDAF.
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 530 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 530 vs Mali-G51
  • 2x higher memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a higher memory bandwidth than the average tablet (29.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    29.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4 vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4 vs LPDDR3
  • 7.5% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.15 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Better display type
    This tablet features a better display type than the average tablet (OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD). The average tablet uses IPS LCD display technology.
    OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD
  • 279 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (680 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    680 nits vs 401 nits
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1,000,000:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,000,000:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2048×1536 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2048×1536 vs 1920×1200
  • 17.9% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (264 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    264 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 41 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (441 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    441 nits vs 400 nits
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This tablet supports HDR10, the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets are HDR10 compatible.
  • 43 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (264 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    264 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 5 MP higher main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a higher main camera resolution than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet main camera has 8 MP megapixels.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28.1% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/1.9 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/1.9 vs f/2.2
  • Allows manual focus
    This tablet allows manual focus control, the average tablet does not. 37.2% of tablets include manual focus.
  • Allows manual ISO
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • Includes flash
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • 2 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (12 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    12 hours vs 10 hours
  • Newer USB version
    This tablet supports a newer USB version than the average tablet (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2). The average tablet uses USB USB 2.0.
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • Includes fingerprint scanner
    This tablet offers a better fingerprint scanner setup than the average tablet (yes vs no). Fingerprint scanner quality still varies a lot between tablets.
    Fingerprint scanner in the home button.
  • Includes on-device AI
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Includes stylus
    This tablet includes a stylus, the average tablet does not. 16.9% of tablets come with a stylus.
  • Suitable for drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • 2 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (6 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    6 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.6% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 11.4% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (434 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    434 g vs 490 g
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • 59% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (776 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    776 points vs 1,891 points
  • 58.7% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (301 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    301 points vs 729 points
  • 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.
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • 50% less storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • 2.62x more expensive
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 LTE (4GB + 32GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£680 vs £260).
    £680 vs £260
  • 2.62x more expensive
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 LTE (4GB + 32GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£680 vs £260).
    £680 vs £260
  • 2.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average tablet
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 LTE (4GB + 32GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (7.81 vs 8.000).
    7.81 vs 8
  • 59% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (776 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    776 points vs 1,891 points
  • 58.7% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (301 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    301 points vs 729 points
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • 50% less storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 0.4 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (9.7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    9.7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    This tablet has a lower touch sampling rate than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet has touch sampling rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 8.8% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (6,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    6,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4.2 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • 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.
  • 37.3 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (237.3 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    237.3 mm vs 200.0 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
My Next Tablet
≈ estimated
16/06/2017
Hands-on review · display, performance and battery test
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 LTE is currently the best Android tablet, with a great display, though it is expensive.
7.0
MobileTechReview
≈ estimated
06/04/2017
Hands-on review · S Pen, art apps and display tests
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 LTE is good for note taking, art and movies, but the price is hard to justify.
9.5
DetroitBORG
≈ estimated
04/04/2017
Unboxing and review · settings, games and S Pen
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 LTE is probably the best Android tablet you can buy, thanks to its display and S Pen.
9.0
Erin Lawrence
≈ estimated
25/04/2017
First look · pen, screen, speakers and multitasking
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 LTE is a strong Android tablet choice, with a great screen and useful pen features.
7.0
Gadgets 360
≈ estimated
21/07/2017
Short review · technical details and key features
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 LTE looks good and works well as a tablet, but it depends on what you plan to use it for.
Overview video
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Not graded yet

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

the-gadgeteer.com
08/08/2017
Daily-use review · Premium Android tablet
Verdict
The Galaxy Tab S3 is the strongest Android tablet for media and notes, with a fast chip and HDR screen, but Samsung's pen has no holder.
itpro.com
03/05/2017
Full review · Business Android tablet
Verdict
The Galaxy Tab S3 is the best Android tablet, with superb S Pen support and a top display, but it is pricey and trails Apple's tablets on speed.
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evleaks.at
02/04/2018
Summary of the review
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 LTE (SM-T825N) Review - EVLEAKS
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notebookcheck.net
11/05/2024
Summary of the review
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 SM-T825 - NotebookCheck.net Would you like to see a comparison of these reviews' findings regarding battery life or LTE connecti...
techadvisor.com
09/04/2018
Expert review · Premium Android tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is the best Android tablet in years and a real iPad Pro rival, though its high price and glass back count against it.
expertreviews.co.uk
19/02/2019
Updated review · Value Android tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is now the better-value buy over the Tab S4, with an excellent screen, brisk performance and a bundled S Pen.
uk.pcmag.com
22/03/2017
Full review · Pen-focused Android tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is an excellent tablet for sketching and note-taking with its S Pen, but its Android software holds back real productivity.
stuff.tv
10/04/2017
Full review · Android tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is a sleek, powerful Android tablet with a striking screen and included S Pen, but its cameras are merely OK and multitasking needs work.
t3.com
10/11/2017
Hands-on test · Premium tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is a sharp, fast tablet for note-taking, with an S Pen included, though its speakers lack bass.
trustedreviews.com
01/08/2018
Hands-on test · Android tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 has a striking AMOLED screen and a bundled S Pen, but its Android software lacks polish for a tablet.
whathifi.com
02/07/2018
Test room review · Media tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is probably the best Android tablet right now, with a capable stylus and good sound, but its colours look overly bold.
techradar.com
02/07/2019
Battery test · Tablet camera
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 has battery life good enough for a long-haul flight, but its camera is only good for reference shots.
computerbild.de
10/04/2017
Lab test · Android tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is a thin, fast Android tablet with a vivid screen and a good S Pen, but its battery lasts under seven hours of heavy use.
connect.de
22/06/2017
Lab test · Premium Android tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 feels premium with four speakers and a good S Pen, but its battery and display with weak viewing angles let it down.
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teltarif.de
17/11/2024
Summary of the review
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 - Datenblatt & Test-Ãœberblick
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inside-digital.de
05/05/2017
Full review · Android tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is a capable, thin Android tablet with a sharp screen and strong S Pen, though it is expensive for what it offers.
nextpit.de
14/04/2017
Ten-day test · Work tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is a very good work tablet, with a smooth S Pen and useful Samsung apps, though it struggles in direct sunlight.
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welt.de
12/04/2017
Summary of the review
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3: Der iPad-Herausforderer im Test
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netzwelt.de
07/04/2017
Full review · Flagship Android tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is a well-built, fast Android tablet with one of the best screens in its class, though it is heavier and shows fingerprints.
chip.de
06/05/2017
Lab test · Premium tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is the current top Android tablet with a great AMOLED screen and long battery life, but it runs last year's processor.

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What customers like about Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 LTE (4GB + 32GB)

  • Gorgeous 9.7-inch Super AMOLED display with HDR support and vibrant colors
  • Included S Pen is highly responsive, requires no charging, and excels at note-taking and drawing
  • Quad AKG-tuned speakers provide loud, clear, and immersive directional audio
  • LTE connectivity allows for use as a phone and reliable data on the go
  • Slim, lightweight premium design with an elegant glass and metal build
  • Fast charging capabilities through the USB-C port
  • Expandable storage via microSD card slot up to 256GB

What customers don't like about Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 LTE (4GB + 32GB)

  • High initial launch price makes it difficult to justify over competitors
  • All-glass back is a massive fingerprint magnet and feels fragile/slippery
  • No built-in slot or magnetic attachment point for the S Pen, making it easy to lose
  • Android software is not fully optimized for tablet productivity or multitasking
  • Optional keyboard case is expensive and lacks a trackpad
  • Cameras are average and perform poorly in low-light conditions
  • Internal storage is limited to 32GB in the base model

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 LTE (SM-T825) is a premium 9.7-inch tablet featuring a vibrant Super AMOLED display with a 2048 x 1536 resolution and HDR support. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad-core processor and 4GB of RAM, it provides smooth multitasking and gaming performance, supported by 32GB of internal storage that is expandable via microSD. Key characteristics include a sleek metal-and-glass design, high-speed 4G LTE connectivity, and quad stereo speakers tuned by AKG that automatically adjust to the device's orientation. Its primary pros are the inclusion of a highly responsive, battery-free S Pen for sketching and note-taking, an exceptionally bright screen suitable for outdoor use, and fast charging for its 6,000 mAh battery. However, notable cons include a glass back that easily attracts fingerprints and may be prone to breakage, underwhelming camera performance in low light, and a high original price point compared to some competitors.

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