Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0: Design
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 is essentially the Galaxy Note 8.0 minus the S-Pen. It’s the same Galaxy smartphone-inspired design from the curvy edges, glossy white plastic back and silver metal band.This isn't a good thing. We've said it before and we'll continue to say it: this is another Samsung tablet that looks and feels cheap compared to the iPad Mini or the Nexus 7. Considering it's more expensive than either, it's hard to understand why Samsung hasn't put more effort into the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.0's design.
It weighs 314g making it lighter than the Note 8.0 (338g) and the 7-inch Nexus 7 (340g), but slightly heavier than the iPad Mini (308g). At 7.4mm thick it’s actually thinner than the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone, but it’s not quite iPad Mini slim (7.2mm).
There’s nothing radically different to report on the button and port layout front. The capacitive buttons sit either side of the physical home button. The micro USB charging port is flanked by two speakers that are loud but not great quality, and can be easily blocked when held in landscape mode.
The 3.5mm headphone jack is up top with volume rocker and on/off button on the right. There’s a microSD card slot on the left protected by a latch you can dig a nail into to open. The camera sensor has been moved to the corner to avoid covering it up when shooting pictures in landscape mode.
The back is non-removable, so there's no getting at the battery. What's more of a concern, though, is the glossy finish on the back. Holding it in portrait mode, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 feels very slippery to the point that it's difficult to grip.
The 8.0 is bit of a stretch to hold in one hand, but in landscape mode it's perfect as a media consuming tablet. Despite our feelings about the build, the 8.0 does feels durable and solid enough use on a daily basis. It’s just not that pretty.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0: Screen
Samsung has opted for the same 1,280 x 800 resolution screen found in the Galaxy Note 8.0, the first generation Nexus 7 and the Galaxy 2 10.1. The latter is a two-year old Samsung tablet. The Nexus 7 2 is £100 cheaper yet has a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution display, which makes the Samsung look distinctly old hat.The screen also manages the same 189ppi as the Note 8.0 matching clarity levels of the S Pen-toting device. The screen is not bad. Colours are good, it's very bright and the contrast is good enough to enjoy HD videos, but it just lacks the sharpness of the Nexus 7 2.
Main Features:
8-inch TFT Display | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean | 1.5 GHz Dual Core, 1.5GB Ram | 5 MP camera, 1.3 MP front camera | 32MB inbuilt storage, expandable upto 64GB | 4G, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | 4450 mAH
Display, configuration and UI
The latest Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 8-inch 32GB WiFi + Cellular is a complete smartphone Tablet for entertainment and utility. It sports an 8.0 inch capacitive touch screen running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. The spectacular features of viewing videos, playing enhanced games and reading e-Books make it one of the top-notched smartphones in the market.
The unique “reading mode” technology is a gift for book lovers, which gives a comfortable paper-like readability in a perfect illumination. Samsung’ Sound Alive and Dolby digital sound gratifies the auditory senses of users.
With commanding 1.5GHz dual core processor and 1.5GB RAM, this device is surely going to outnumber many of existing competitors.
Additional features include sharing music and games with your pals through Group Play feature.
Camera and storage
This version of Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 features a 5MP Autofocus camera at the back and 1.3 MP front camera for video calling. For storage, it has 32GB of inbuilt memory which can be expanded further by 64GB via Micro SD card.
Connectivity and battery
In terms of connectivity, the device features 4G, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB direct etc. It has been powered by 4450 mAH Li-Ion battery for a day long backup.
The latest Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 8-inch 32GB WiFi + Cellular is a complete smartphone Tablet for entertainment and utility. It sports an 8.0 inch capacitive touch screen running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. The spectacular features of viewing videos, playing enhanced games and reading e-Books make it one of the top-notched smartphones in the market.
The unique “reading mode” technology is a gift for book lovers, which gives a comfortable paper-like readability in a perfect illumination. Samsung’ Sound Alive and Dolby digital sound gratifies the auditory senses of users.
With commanding 1.5GHz dual core processor and 1.5GB RAM, this device is surely going to outnumber many of existing competitors.
Additional features include sharing music and games with your pals through Group Play feature.
Camera and storage
This version of Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 features a 5MP Autofocus camera at the back and 1.3 MP front camera for video calling. For storage, it has 32GB of inbuilt memory which can be expanded further by 64GB via Micro SD card.
Connectivity and battery
In terms of connectivity, the device features 4G, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB direct etc. It has been powered by 4450 mAH Li-Ion battery for a day long backup.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 32GB WiFi and 3G Reviews
- 1.5GHZ Dual Core Processor
- Powerful RAM power (1.5GHz)
- 4G support
- Enhanced sound quality
- Excellent display
- Low pixel density screen (189ppi)
- Camera without flash
Verdict: Overall the new Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 8-inch 32GB WiFi + 3G is a smartphone with a difference. Its unique reading e-Book feature, Dolby digital sound and powerful RAM are the positive points, giving it a good stride from its competitors. However, Average quality camera without flash, and low pixel density screen are not desirable feature, at least for a smartphone that comes with a complete package.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 32GB WiFi and 3G Specifications
| General Information | |
| Brand | Samsung |
| Model | Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 32GB WiFi and 3G |
| Weight | 314 G |
| Form Factor | Candybar |
| Dimensions | 209.8x123.8x7.40 MM |
| Operating Frequency | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / LTE 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 MHz |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Display Details | |
| Display Color | 8 Inch, 800x1280, TFT, 16M Colors |
| Display Size | Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 32GB WiFi and 3G has a display size of 800 x 1280 px |
| Display Features | Multi Touch Screen |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity sensor, Humidity Sensor |
| Camera | |
| Camera | Yes, Primary: 5 megapixels, LED Flash, Secondary: 1.3 megapixels (1280 x 1024 Pixels) |
| Camera Res. | 2592 x 1944 Pixels |
| Zoom | Yes, Digital Zoom |
| Video | Yes |
| Video Recording | 1280x720@30 |
| Video Player | Yes, Video Formats: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, DivX, Xvid, MKV, 1920x1080@30, Video Streaming |
| Camera Features | Auto focus, Touch to focus, Face detection, Geo tagging, Image Viewer |
| Software | |
| Games | Yes |
| Java | Yes, MIDP 1.0 |
| Browser | Yes, HTML5 |
| Operating System | Android, v4.2.2, Jelly Bean |
| Call Records | |
| Phone Book | Yes, Practically Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID |
| Missed Calls | Practically Unlimited |
| Received Calls | Practically Unlimited |
| Dialed Calls | Practically Unlimited |
| Battery | |
| Talk Time | Up to 11 Hours(2G) |
| Li-ion | 4450 mAH |
| Memory | |
| Internal Memory | 1.5 GB RAM, 32 MB ROM |
| External Memory | Yes, Up to 64 GB |
| Memory Slot | Yes, microSD Card |
| Message | |
| SMS | Yes, Threaded View, Predictive Text Input |
| MMS | Yes |
| Yes, IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Push E-mail | |
| Instant Messaging | Yes, Google Talk |
| Social Networking Services | Facebook, Twitter, Picasa, YouTube (upload), Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail |
| Music | |
| Ring Tone | Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration |
| FM | No |
| Music | Yes, Music Formats: MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, OGG, AMR, Earpiece, Stereo speakers, 3.5mm, Audio Streaming |
| Speaker | Yes |
| Headset | Yes |
| Data | |
| GPRS | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0, EDR, A2DP |
| Wirless Protocol | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, a/b/g/n/n 5GHz, Mobile Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Port | Yes, USB Port, Mass storage device, USB Host, USB charging, microUSB 2.0 |
| Edge | Yes |
| 3G | Yes, HSDPA, 21 Mbit/s, HSUPA, 5.76 Mbit/s |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass |
| CPU | Dual core 1500 MHz, Chipset: Exynos 4212, GPU: PowerVR SGX544 |
| Salespack | Tablet, Battery, Charger, Earphone, USB Cable, User Manual, Warranty Card |
| Other Facilities | Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, Stopwatch |
| Others | Colours: White Applications : Samsung Hub - Readers Hub, Music Hub, Game Hub, Video Hub Additional Features : Haptic feedback, Voice Memo, Voice dialing, Voice commands Also Known As : Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 16GB WiFi and 3G - T3110 Colours: White Applications : Samsung Hub - Readers Hub, Music Hub, Game Hub, Video Hub Special Features : Haptic feedback, Voice Memo, Voice dialing, Voice commands |
