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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0
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| Global Score | |
| 66.5 | 69.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.4.2 | Windows 8 |
| 2013-04-29 | 2012-08-29 |
| 7.40 x 4.37 x 0.39 inches | 11.97 x 7.46 x 0.39 inches |
| 10.90 ounces | 26.46 ounces |
| -- | Blue |
| $ 220.00 | $ 230.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 11.6 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| TFT | LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 135 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 6.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB chipset | -- |
| Krait 300 (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor | Intel Atom Z2760 (Dual-Core 1800 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB (533 MHz) RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU | Intel SGX545 Graphics GPU |
| 8.64 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 6.16 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 5.61 | 6.38 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| SIM | -- |
| 7.1 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4080mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 750 hours standby time | 144 hours standby time |
| 5.92 | 6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung ATIV Tab 5 has a global score of 69.2, which is a bit better than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0's score of 66.5. The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 counts with Windows 8 operating system, while Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has Android 4.4.2 operating system. Samsung ATIV Tab 5's design has the same thickness than the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, but it is notably heavier.
Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 features a little better performance than Samsung ATIV Tab 5, because although it has 512 MB lesser RAM memory, and they both have a Dual-Core processing unit, the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 also counts with an extra graphics co-processor. The Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has a little bit better looking screen than Samsung ATIV Tab 5, because although it has a much smaller screen and a way worse resolution of 600 x 1024px, it also counts with a higher display pixels density.
The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 has a superior memory for games and applications than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because although it has no SD card slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage capacity. Samsung ATIV Tab 5 takes much better videos and photos than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because it has a way better resolution camera in the back.
The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 counts with a little better battery lifetime than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because it has 4080mAh of battery capacity.
Samsung ATIV Tab 5 costs a little more than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, but you can get a better tablet for that few extra dollars.
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