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| Global Score | |
| 61.7 | 66.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.1, 4.0 | Android 4.4.2, 4.2.2 |
| 2012-08-15 | 2013-04-29 |
| 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches | 7.40 x 4.37 x 0.39 inches |
| 12.20 ounces | 10.72 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 130.00 | $ 220.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 7 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | TFT |
| 170 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB chipset |
| Krait (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Krait 300 (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM | 1,5 GB (533 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.1 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.06 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 3.20 MP + 0.30 MP | 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.27 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| -- | SIM |
| 5.6 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 192 hours standby time | 408 hours standby time |
| 5.92 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has a general score of 66.5, which is a bit better than the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE's 61.7 general score. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 construction is lighter and just a bit thinner than the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, even though both were released only 9 months apart. Both of these tablets include Android OS, but Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has 4.4.2 version while Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE has Android 4.1, so it gives lots of additional features.
Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 features just a little better processing power than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, and although they both have a Dual-Core processing unit, the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 also has a faster graphics co-processor and a greater amount of RAM memory. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 counts with a slightly better screen than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE. They have the same screen density, exactly the same resolution of 600 x 1024px and a screen with the same size.
Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has a much bigger storage capacity for games and applications than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, and although they both have a SD extension slot that holds up to 64 GB, the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 also has 16 GB internal storage. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE shoots much clearer pictures and videos than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because it has a better resolution back facing camera.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0's battery lifetime is very similar to Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE's battery performance.
Although Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE. So if you need that extra specs and features, you can buy Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, else you can save some dollars and get the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, resigning some features and specs.
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