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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0
Sprint LTE 8 GBSM-T217S
| Global Score | |
| 39.6 | 66.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Barnes & Noble | Samsung |
| Android 2.3 | Android 4.4.2 |
| 2011-11-07 | 2013-04-29 |
| 8.10 x 5.00 x 0.48 inches | 7.40 x 4.37 x 0.39 inches |
| 14.10 ounces | 10.90 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 219.00 | $ 220.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 7 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 170 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.1 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| TI OMAP4 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | Krait 300 (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 1,5 GB (533 MHz) RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 7.65 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.72 | 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 |
| -- | 750 hours standby time |
| 1.36 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| -- | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has a score of 66.5, which is way better than the Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet's 39.6 overall score. These tablets work with Android OS, but Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has a newer 4.4.2 version and Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet has Android 2.3. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 is a newer tablet device, and it's also way lighter and somewhat thinner than the Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet.
The Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has a slightly better screen than Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet. They have a better pixel count per inch of screen, a display of the same size and exactly the same 600 x 1024 resolution. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has a superior performance than Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet, and although they both have 2 cpu cores, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 also has an additional graphics co-processor and a greater amount of RAM.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 counts with a little bit better storage capacity to store more games and applications than Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet, and although they both have equal internal storage, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 also has an external SD slot that holds a maximum of 64 GB. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has a way better battery lifetime than Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet.
Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 takes way better pictures and videos than Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet.
The Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 costs a bit more than Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet, but it's still a good choice, as you can get a lot more for that extra money.
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