Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch
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Critic consensus
“The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 is a good-looking tablet, compact and lightweight, running the latest Android version available and offering some exclusive value-adding apps and features. It's capable of delivering a consistently pleasant experience, though not quite unforgettable. Then again, the latter was never meant to be part of a its job description.”
“For all its shortcomings, the 8.0 stands out from the competition by simply being an 8-inch tablet. The Kindle Fire HD is cheaper and has a better screen, but the 8.0’s larger screen is a real advantage. The iPad mini offers a vastly superior app ecosystem and a much better design, but the cost of repurchasing all those Android apps might make the cost disparity too high.”
“The Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 is yet another strong tablet from Samsung and a great alternative to the Galaxy Note 8.0 if you don’t need the pen capabilities or just can’t afford the $380 price tag. At $300 the Tab 3 is less expensive than the iPad Mini and $100 more than most 7-inch slates. The extra screen size is worth the premium, and the combination of long battery life and great design round out what we think is one of the best 8-inch tablets available.”
“If you look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 and add up all of these factors, it doesn't look good for the Samsung. Combine the high price, poor performance and below par build quality, and it's hard to find any reason to recommend this new Samsung Tab.”
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What people say
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The Samsung Galaxy tab 3 price is not very high. The phone offers impressive and clear images that can easily attract attentions of those around. You can multitask with the help of this tablet. The 8 inch screen helps you view photos and videos at ease. You can hold the devise in one hand, withou...
In Depth
In Samsung’s marketing scheme to offer a wide variety of sizes for their tablets, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch stands above its Galaxy Tab 3 brethren. For those that cannot afford the more expensive Samsung Note 8”, the Tab 3 8” is an excellent option for $100 cheaper than the Note. Aside from being cheaper, the Tab 3 8” is also thinner and lighter than its Note counterpart.
In terms of the Tab 3 products, the 8” model offers the best set of features including: a sharp, bright screen, excellent performance, comfortable design and Samsung’s multiwindow feature that allows users to run two apps simultaneously on the screen (something its larger 10” brother does not offer).
The Tab 3 8” runs on Android 4.2.2 and skinned with Samsung’s TouchWiz for plenty of exclusive software such as the remote control/TV Guide component. The removal of the array tab offers users who game on their device full-screen access.
When looking at the hardware, this tablet has modest specs compared to other tablets in the size range such as the iPad mini and even the Kindle Fire HD. It comes with 1.5 gHZ dual-core CPU, 2GB of RAM and 16/32GB of internal storage with an expandable microSD slot. The screen is a full 8” with a resolution of 800 x 1280 megapixels and fully capacitive touchscreen. In addition, the Tab 3 8” comes with a 5MP rear-facing camera and a 1.3MP forward facing camera. The device itself measures in at a slim 8mm thickness and 0.76 pounds in weight, slightly heavier than the iPad mini.
While the Galaxy Tab 3 8” does offer the best specs and features out of the entire Tab 3 line, it is not priced competitively in the small tablet market. Other tablets like the Kindle Fire HD and Google Nexus 7 offer better screen resolution and computing power than the Tab 3 8” for a lower cost. At $300, the Tab 3 8” is only $30 cheaper than the iPad Mini which boasts the best app ecosystem. In addition, the tablet has back-facing speakers, leading to poor speaker quality There is also no FM Radio or NFC support available on this tablet.
Despite some of the drawbacks, the Galaxy Tab 3 8” is worth a look for people looking to purchase a tablet in the Tab 3 lineup. The Tab 3 8” comes in three variants: WiFi only, 3G and LTE.
The Good: Slim design measuring in at 8mm thickness, multiwindow feature, excellent performance of its 1.5 gHZ Exynos processor.
The Bad: Expensive for a tablet of its size and specs ($30 cheaper than an iPad Mini), poor speaker quality, no NFC support.
What people actually want to know
When was the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch released?
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch was released on July 7, 2013.
How long does the battery last on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch?
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch has a 4,450 mAh battery.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch support wireless charging?
No, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch does not support wireless charging.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch have NFC?
No, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch does not have NFC. Contactless payments and tap-to-pair will not be available.
Where can I get support for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch?
Visit Samsung's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Where can I download the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch manual?
You can view and download the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch manual on our dedicated manual page.
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