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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0
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| Global Score | |
| 47.9 | 64.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Amazon | Samsung |
| Android 4.2.2 | Android 4.4.2, 4.2.2 |
| 2013-09-25 | 2013-04-29 |
| 7.52 x 5.04 x 0.42 inches | 7.40 x 4.37 x 0.39 inches |
| 12.17 ounces | 10.79 ounces |
| Black | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 169.00 | $ 170.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 7 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 216 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Marvell PXA986 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1500 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 1 GB (533 MHz) RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.1 | 8.19 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 4.4 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| -- | 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 0 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | 408 hours standby time |
| 1.36 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has a score of 64.3, which is way better than Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013)'s 47.9 global score. Even though the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 and the Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013) were only released 5 months apart, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 is somewhat lighter and a little thinner. Both devices in our current comparison have Android OS (operating system), but the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has a more recent 4.4.2 version while Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013) has Android 4.2.2 version.
Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 features a little bit better processing power than Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013), and although they both have a 1 GB RAM memory and a Dual-Core processor, the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 also has an extra graphics processor. Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 and Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013) both feature incredibly similar displays, and although the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has a quite lower screen density and a lot worse 600 x 1024 resolution, they both have a screen with the same size.
The Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has a lot bigger storage capacity to install applications and games than Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013), and although they both have the same 16 GB internal storage capacity, the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 also has a SD card slot that allows a maximum of 64 GB. The Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 features a way better camera than Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013).
Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 features a much better battery lifetime than Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013).
Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 costs a little more money than the Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013), but you can get a much better tablet for that few more dollars.
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