Tablet galaxy tab 3 technical specifications. Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device

Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7" 32Gb LTE Black (SM-T825)

RUB 31,990

The Tab S3's outstanding audio system helps you enjoy watching movies or listening to music even more. Four speakers located at the corners of the tablet are capable of producing surround sound. Moreover, this system, developed by Samsung in close collaboration with sound masters from AKG, has fully earned the right to be called smart: it changes the volume of high and low frequencies depending on the position of the device. And this allows you to enjoy movies or music, sitting comfortably and positioning the tablet however you like.

Fun time

When creating the Tab S3, we didn't forget about gamers! Especially for them, Samsung added the beloved Game Launcher function to the tablet, through which all games are placed in a special folder: this greatly simplifies access to them. Based on the user's preferences, Game Launcher makes personalized recommendations and offers to download new games. Among other things, you can set the Do Not Disturb mode to turn on automatically, and then nothing will distract you from the game.

The Tab S3 has a top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor with four cores. To this are added four gigabytes of RAM and 32 gigabytes of internal memory, expandable with microSD cards.

To make games look even better, the Tab S3 supports the Vulkan API, designed to improve performance and create high-quality graphics. At the same time, the Tab S3 can work for as long as 12 hours on a single battery charge.

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Main camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.

Additional camera

Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

HDMI

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital audio/video interface that replaces older analog audio/video standards.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Inga from Mobility coupled with good functionality. I have been using the device for more than a month, and during this time I have noticed both pros and cons. Let's start with the positives. . The tablet works well in multi-window mode, which is easily supported by many, if not all, of the apps natively installed on the device. Possibility of personalization. This point can be applied to many Samsung devices, but it’s still nice to have such little things as gesture control and a blue light filter. It holds a charge for 2-3 days easily, if you don’t spend days and nights on it. Size. Despite the diagonal of about 10 inches, the device does not look bulky; and of course, watching various media content and listening to music on it is simply great (plus 4 speakers cannot be closed immediately, no matter how you hold it). A pen, a magnificent pen. And the minuses are insignificant. . No pen attachment. Although the entire tablet is covered in magnets, and you can find a position in which it will not come off, it still looks ill-conceived. Glass back panel. So far there are no films or other protective accessories for it other than covers. I understand that everything glass is in fashion now and seems to have a gorilla voice, but having a scratched back side on such a bulk of almost 10 inches is not at all cool.

Date published: 2017-06-09

Rated 3 out of 5 by Irmik from Almost a tablet! perfect Almost a tablet! perfect...BUT! Purchased in April 2017, on my birthday, in the official Samsung store. The joy lasted for about 3 months, until it fell out of its original case, the screen burst, the glass installed in the Samsung interior could not save it, it completely darkened after a couple of hours... thank God, on the day of purchase, insurance was issued under which the device was sent for repair. Having received my priceless tablet back, the joy continued, but with some bitterness...((And after 5 months the main board of the tablet burned out... there were tears here, how come?! Just sitting in the Chrome browser, it froze, a short vibration and the screen went out forever... and then, the manufacturer’s warranty came to the rescue, Samsung service repaired my tablet in almost 4 days... they said the main board was defective, the dust particles were blown off it, I didn’t play any games, but it burned out! ! ((I’m writing from the Samsung galaxy tab s3 sm-t 825 I’ve been waiting for it for so long and, to be honest, I regretted the choice... I don’t know what to expect from this device. Pros: the tablet performs the functions I need, good performance, I can use it stylus, good location of the speakers, wonderful sound. The cameras for the tablet are super, there is autofocus and a flash, it’s a pity there is no photo function in the video.) Cons: fragile, in my case the stylus has nowhere to attach, the holder on the stylus is broken... P.S. I like the Samsung galaxy tab s3 sm-t 825 tablet, the idea is good, but the implementation and cost are 2-star. Please excuse me, I love Samsung but I was disappointed with this device.

Date published: 2017-12-24

Rated 5 out of 5 by Yuri from Not available in white Great looks. The body is thin, light, with a pleasant rounded metal edging. Comfortable to hold in hand. Great screen, great aspect ratio. It seemed to me that it was tuned to cooler shades, unlike its predecessor (Tab S2). It will be interesting to see how it will behave over time. For example, the ammoled screen on the Galaxy Note 4 began to noticeably turn green after 2 years of use. There is nothing to say about performance in general - everything is excellent. It does not dull during normal use. Separately, it should be noted the sound quality - for a tablet it is very good. Well, as a note, I would like to note the very meager, especially for a flagship tablet model, available color range of body styles - only black and silver. Moreover, the screen frame in both cases is black. Very... No, the lack of white version is VERY, VERY disappointing. I hope the manufacturer can correct this annoying nuance.

Date published: 2017-05-18

Rated 5 out of 5 by Allenkas from Excellent quality Quite satisfied, everything works as it should. The battery lasts a long time! An excellent workhorse.

Date published: 2018-10-04

Rated 3 out of 5 by Zrya2kupil from Not convenient Why can't it be made like a NOTE series? It’s just a rectangular tablet with a camera, headphones, and a company logo at the top! Why bother with something to play or watch movies, you need to turn it over.

Date published: 2018-10-28

Rated 1 out of 5 by Andrey from Terrible experience after purchase I bought this product today and upon arriving home I discovered one surprising bug: when I auto-rotate the screen, the same screen goes out by itself and turns on when it wants

GALAXY Tab tablets form the foundation of Samsung in the market. Mid-range Android devices do not offer any special features, but they do a great job of reaching the mass market and offer an attractive price/performance ratio, allowing them to achieve high sales levels. For this reason, the GALAXY Tab family is regularly updated. In our article we will test the new generation GALAXY Tab 3 tablets with all popular diagonals: 7, 8 and 10.1 inches.

Samsung traditionally offers a very wide range of Android tablets and smartphones. The company's Android tablets are divided into two families: the Galaxy Note, which is focused on using the stylus ("S Pen"), and the GALAXY Tab, which is focused on finger touch input. Samsung is also developing a modern tablet, the Nexus 10, in collaboration with Google. This Android flagship shows the capabilities of the South Korean company; the stylish and thin device has a powerful ARM Cortex A15 processor with an ultra-high-resolution display. Indeed, the resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels (300 ppi) provides crystal clear images. Of course, the Nexus 10 also comes with the latest version of Android, in this case Android 4.3. But what specifications will we get in the case of the GALAXY Tab 3 family from Samsung?

If you were hoping the Nexus 10 would have an impact on the GALAXY Tab 3, you'll be disappointed. The new 7", 8" and 10.1" tablets are not only weaker in hardware, but also have a significantly lower resolution and pixel density. In this regard, the GALAXY Tab 3 8.0 performs best, with which we get a density of 189 ppi with a resolution 1280 x 800 pixels. GALAXY Tab 3 7.0 only boasts a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels and a density of 169 ppi. In the case of the larger GALAXY Tab 3 10.1, the pixel density is identical to an 8-inch tablet, so you have to be content with only 149 ppi.

The set of functions also leaves a mixed impression. With the GALAXY Tab 3 family, we don’t get anything outstanding either in terms of memory configuration, or interfaces, or camera resolution, or battery life. Unlike Nexus 10, the operating system is also only Android 4.2. However, with 8" and 10.1" tablets you will get not only Wi-Fi and 3G (HSPA+) models, but also LTE options. Unfortunately, 7" tablets do not have an LTE option.

GALAXY Tab 3 models are available in different configurations, differing in the amount of flash memory, data network support (Wi-Fi, 3G, LTE) and built-in SoC (LTE support usually requires the use of a different SoC). Also, many models are available in black or white body colors. So among the GALAXY Tab 3 tablets you can find the right model to suit your taste. Of course, the equipment of the tablet also affects its price. Above in the table we have given the prices of the simplest options in each family. But even their prices seem relatively high. The new Nexus 7 2013 retails for 10.2 thousand rubles in Russia or 229 euros in Europe, but you get a display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and 16 GB of flash memory. The Nexus 10, with a price of 15.9 thousand rubles, is indeed more expensive than the GALAXY Tab 3 10.1, but it is noticeably better equipped. On the other hand, it should be taken into account that Samsung adapts the Android operating system by installing its own programs and shell. But is the TouchWiz interface and additional programs like S Voice really so useful and convenient that they justify buying the GALAXY Tab 3 tablet over the competition?

We will try to answer this question in our test. We tested three tablet models: GALAXY Tab 3 7.0 (SM-T2110), GALAXY Tab 3 8.0 (SM-T3100) and GALAXY Tab 3 10.1 (GT-P5210), below we will share our impressions and test results.

I have long developed a stable positive attitude towards mobile devices manufactured by Samsung. A huge number of gadgets from various manufacturers have passed through my hands. Moreover, we had to deal with both expensive and budget models. And when you come across Samsung products, you immediately notice that even budget models are made of very high quality, which cannot always be said about products from other companies.

Many have encountered a situation where even a well-known manufacturer’s budget models use weak stereo systems or completely useless cameras. Samsung doesn't have this. In any case, I have not encountered this. Even relatively simple models that are not designed to work with demanding applications are assembled from high-quality components.

An example here is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 tablet, which I reviewed earlier. And in the same way, all of the above is true in relation to the next model from this line - the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 (SM-T211) tablet, which is the subject of this review.

The tablet is assembled on the basis of a dual-core Marvell PXA986 processor with a clock frequency of 1.2 GHz. Some online sources indicate the Marvell PXA988 processor in the specifications, but Samsung technical support staff claim that it is the Marvell PXA986, which is a little more advanced.

The amount of RAM is 1 GB.

As for its own built-in memory, the device comes in two versions - with 8 and 16 GB. Moreover, it is impossible to determine the amount of memory by the model name. You need to read it on the box or look in the device properties. Sometimes various indices are added to the SM-T211 model name, but they only encrypt the body color and the region for which the device is intended.

For testing I got a tablet with 16 GB. Part of the memory is used for the operating system and pre-installed applications. The user is provided with 12.09 GB. And, of course, the memory can be expanded using microSD flash cards up to 32 GB.

As the name suggests, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 model is equipped with a 7-inch diagonal display. This is a TFT display with a resolution of 1024x600 pixels. The picture on the screen is very clear and has bright, vibrant colors. Moreover, the brightness reserve is enough to work relatively comfortably in direct sunlight.

The viewing angles are wide. The image is not distorted when turning or tilting the body, and colors do not disappear.

The Vivante GC1000 video processor is used to work with graphics.

Among the network devices, the tablet has a 3G module, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi with support for Wi-Fi Direct. There is also a navigation module that works with GPS and GLONASS systems, two cameras and a microphone.

The tablet is powered by a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh. The official website lists the capacity as 3600 mAh, but support says this is an error. In general, the information on the official product page contains more than one error, which Samsung representatives themselves admit. Moreover, the advantages of the device are periodically underestimated.

For example, if the manufacturer promises up to eight hours of video playback without recharging, then I got a little more than ten. This is at a brightness level sufficient for normal perception of the picture and without any means of saving energy.

With other tasks, the duration of work is more difficult to determine, since it directly depends on the load on the system when using certain applications. But the battery discharges rather slowly, and tests carried out after a full charge did not fully drain it.

The case dimensions are 188x111x10 mm and weighs 304 g. The developers position the tablet as ultra-thin and ultra-light, although compared to the Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0 I recently reviewed, it looks a bit thick, which, however, does not prevent it from remaining compact.

The body is made of plastic, but this does not at all harm the appearance of the gadget. The build quality is excellent, the parts fit tightly together, and there are no gaps noticed anywhere.

In contrast to the strict straight lines of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 tablet, the top and bottom edges of the gadget in question are slightly rounded. Below the screen there is a mechanical button to go to the main screen, on the edges of which there are two touch buttons - return and call up the menu.

There is a speaker in the center above the display, to the right of which there are light and proximity sensors, as well as a front camera.

On the left side there are slots for a flash card and a micro-SIM card.

On the right side we can see the power buttons and volume rocker.

On the top edge there is a universal connector designed to connect a headset or headphones.

At the bottom there is a microphone, a Micro-USB port, through which the battery is charged and synchronized with a computer, as well as two stereo speakers.

The sound quality of the speakers is traditionally high for Samsung mobile devices. Such deep, clear sound is not often found in budget gadgets from other manufacturers.

There's nothing special on the back of the tablet other than the rear camera located at the top of the body. The camera is not equipped with a flash.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 initially comes with Android 4.1 operating system installed, but is currently available for an update to version 4.4.2. The update is downloaded “over the air”, so there are no problems with its installation - everything is done fully automatically.

Comparing the operation of a tablet with pre-installed and updated firmware gives interesting results. Initially, the device did not work very quickly. Immediately noticeable were the sharp shifts when flipping through the screens, as well as noticeable slowdowns when entering various sections of the device and launching applications.

After the update, the tablet seemed to have been replaced. The interface worked smoothly, except that when you rotate the body, the picture does not unfold as quickly as we would like. But even with the first firmware this action did not happen any faster.

Problems with applications also disappeared. Except that the device copes with demanding 3D games literally on the edge. The gameplay runs smoothly, but the cutscenes periodically slow down. Although this tablet was not originally intended for such games. But simple two-dimensional games work without any problems at all.

However, despite the visual progress, the tablet unexpectedly received lower benchmark scores after the update. Here's what the "Before" and "After" scores look like from the AnTuTu and Quadrant benchmarks.

Following its long-standing traditions, the manufacturer installs a variety of applications on the tablet that allow you to solve almost any problem right out of the box. In principle, for Android this is not so important, since everything you need can be installed in just a few minutes, but this is very good for users who have no previous experience with this operating system, since the necessary software has already been taken care of.

I was generally pleased with the performance of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 tablet. The only thing that alarmed me was that the Internet television broadcast was periodically interrupted. But since the video from YouTube played completely normally, most likely there were some problems at the level of the service itself.

One of the interesting features of the tablet is simultaneous work with two open windows. Of course, this feature is no longer new. Especially on Samsung tablets. But I just loved how simply and elegantly it was implemented on a small seven-inch display.

To start working in multi-window mode, you need to press and hold the return button. A curtain will open on the right with program shortcuts that you can pick up and drag into the main window. Moreover, the composition of the labels on this curtain is customizable.

Two windows open at the same time look like this.

The blue divider in the above screenshot is used to resize the windows. Just hold the circle in the center with your finger and drag it left and right. Well, or up and down if the tablet is held vertically.

Now let's see what quality of work the device's cameras can offer us. The resolution of the front camera is 1.3 megapixels and for video calls, for which it is essentially intended, its capabilities are more than enough.

But, of course, you can also take photographs with it. It turns out something like this.

The rear camera has a resolution of 3 megapixels, but the quality of the pictures is not much better than that of the front one. The budget model still makes itself felt.

Nevertheless, compared to the slag that some manufacturers put under the guise of cameras on inexpensive gadgets, these are simply wonderful. For example, we can recall at least the BQ Tablet PC 8052G, which produced something frightening under similar conditions.

Video calls are doing well. The quality of the camera is enough for the interlocutor to get a good look at you. The only limitation is that you have to talk while holding the tablet vertically. Otherwise, either you will not see your interlocutor, or he will only see part of your face. But there's nothing you can do about it. This is the cost of all smartphones and small tablets. When on large tablets developers stick a camera somewhere in the corner, this is already a disaster.

The microphone works great, although for a tablet intended also for telephone conversations, this is par for the course.

The price of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 tablet in the configuration under consideration varies greatly depending on the seller’s appetites and can range from 9,500 to 12,500 rubles, and sometimes even higher. The spread is high, and it may seem that the lower price is outdated and they simply did not have time to correct it during the growth of the dollar exchange rate, but at the time of writing the review, these prices are current. This is exactly how much a tablet with a SIM card included costs in the store that provided the gadget for review.

Well, now it’s time for debriefing.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 is an excellent tablet that is suitable for any purpose, with the exception of modern advanced games - here it is slightly lacking in strength. But in all other respects, this is a very cool gadget.

Among the advantages, I would like to note a beautiful display, an excellent stereo system that will do honor to a more expensive device, a high-quality microphone, 16 GB of internal memory, the presence of all the necessary network interfaces, an elegant appearance and an affordable price if you buy the device at real, not inflated prices.

As for the minuses, this is one of the few cases when nothing particularly negative could be identified. In principle, this could include weak cameras, but compared to the cameras that are usually installed in tablets of similar prices, these work quite tolerably. However, I showed what they are capable of, and draw your own conclusions.

I thank COMPUTER GRAND (Computer Center LLC) for providing the device for review.