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Updated: Dec 17, 2015, 2:52 AM

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch Specs

8.0

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch Review

7.9

User Score (7 reviews)

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OS

Android 4.2.2

Display

8.0-inch
800 x 1280 px

Camera

5 MP Main
1.3 MP Selfie

Battery

4450 mAh

Storage

32GB

Hardware

Samsung Exynos 4 Dual
1.5GB RAM

Description

The thin 8-incher is just 7.4mm with minimum bezel, and sports a display panel with 1280 x 800 resolution, clocking it at 189 ppi pixel density. The chipset is clocked at 1.5 GHz, aided by the unorthodox 1.5 GB of RAM and 16 or 32 GB of internal storage plus a microSD slot for more. There are also a 5 MP rear camera and 1.3 MP front-facing unit, while a 4450 mAh battery backs it all up. The Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch (yep, that's the original name) is running Android 4.2, and there will be a version with broadband 3G and LTE connectivity as well.

This device is also known as Samsung SM-T315

I want it 17 users

I have it 11 users

I had it 8 users

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Display Benchmarks
Size:	8.0-inch
Resolution:	800 x 1280 px, 189 PPI
Technology:	Super Clear LCD
Screen-to-body:	71.51 %
Features:	Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware Benchmarks
System chip:	Samsung Exynos 4 Dual 4212
Processor:	Dual-core, 1500 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9
GPU:	Mali-400 MP4
RAM:	1.5GB
Internal storage:	32GB, available to use: 26.16 GB
Storage expansion:	microSDXC up to 64 GB
OS:	Android (4.2.2) Screenshots
Device type:	Tablet

Battery
Capacity:	4450 mAh
Type:	Not user replaceable

Camera
Rear:	Single camera Camera samples
Main camera:	5 MP (Autofocus, CMOS image sensor)
Video recording:	1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)
Features:	Video calling
Front:	1.3 MP

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	8.26 x 4.87 x 0.29 inches (209.8 x 123.8 x 7.4 mm)
Weight:	11.25 oz (319.0 g)
Keys:	Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Phone functionality:	Yes

Cellular
4G (FDD):	Bands 18(800 Lower), 5(850), 8(900), 3(1800), 1(2100), 7(2600)
3G:	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed:	LTE Cat 3 (100/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSDPA+ (4G) 28 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS

Multimedia Benchmarks
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:	Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring:	MHL, TV-out

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	4.0
Wi-Fi:	802.11 a, b, g, n, dual-band Wi-Fi Direct
USB:	microUSB, USB 2.0
Features:	Mass storage device, Charging, Video out
HDMI:	Yes
Location:	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Compass
Other:	Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Phone features
Notifications:	Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features:	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Feb 12, 2014
FCC ID value:	A3LSMT315T
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.50 W/kg
Body:	0.99 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.48 W/kg

Availability
Officially announced:	Jun 03, 2013

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Alternative variants

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch Wi-Fi

Differences from the main variant:
Weight:	11.08 oz (314.0 g)

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch 16GB

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	16GB, available to use: 11.26 GB

News

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch Review

Overall User Rating

(7 reviews)

7.9

Build quality

Camera quality

6.9

Performance

7.7

Display

7.9

Battery life and charging

8.4

calvinerico

Arena Apprentice

Great Tab!

Posted: Aug 10, 2014, 8:20 AM

Phone owned for less than a year

It's a great tab for a mid-end device.. i had the wi-fi only version, and it's great! but it's kinda slow.. well i like it and with android 4.4 kitkat, this thing can use multiuser experience! it's kinda slow when you're switching users.

gsterwadkar

Arena Apprentice

Best tablet for media consumption only

Edited: Mar 19, 2014, 8:40 AM

Phone owned for less than a year

This is best for media consumption. I own the one with calling feature. I hardly use that feature but it is handy.
The display quality is great. It sounds very really great.
Ram is 1.5 GB and it never hangs but surely it lags sometimes.
It is just beautiful to feel the tablet.
Camera is waste. Forget about quality. Front facing camera is OK.
Battery is excellent.

Build quality

Camera quality

Performance

Display

Battery life and charging

What I like

Internet usuage
Multimedia features with dolby output
calling feature
micro sd card availability

What I don't like

Rear Camera. Not required at all. Flast missing
Display resolution should be at least full HD

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jayydenn621

Arena Apprentice

Great Tablet

Posted: Mar 04, 2014, 8:57 AM

Phone owned for less than a year

Love this tablet. It comes with all the bells and whistles. Great for watching videos, and the speakers are good. This tablet is really nice. I would recommend this tablet highly. Had the Toshiba thrive and this tablet is much better.