Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 60.4 | 58.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 5.1 Lollipop | Android 4.4 |
| 2016-04-01 | -- |
| 7.36 x 4.28 x 0.34 inches | 7.61 x 4.58 x 0.38 inches |
| 9.98 ounces | 11.36 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black and White |
| $ 150.00 | $ 120.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 7 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 600 x 1024 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 216 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Performance | |
| Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 chipset | -- |
| ARM Cortex-A7, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor | Single-Core 1300 MHz processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Mali-T720 GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.19 | 7.74 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.06 | 4.62 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 2.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 640 x 480 (24 fps) (VGA) video resolution |
| 6.71 | 5.83 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | HSPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | Micro SIM |
| 2.4 | 4.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3600mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 18 hours talk time |
| 5.92 | 5.6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab A (2016) has a score of 60.4, which is a bit better than Galaxy Tab 3 V's overall score of 58.5. Both devices in this comparison have Android OS (operating system), but the Galaxy Tab A (2016) has a newer 5.1 Lollipop version while Galaxy Tab 3 V has Android 4.4. Galaxy Tab A (2016) is a lighter and thinner tablet device than the Galaxy Tab 3 V.
Galaxy Tab A (2016) counts with a bit better hardware performance than Galaxy Tab 3 V, because it has a greater amount of RAM and a larger number of 1.3 GHz cores. Galaxy Tab 3 V counts with a little more vivid display than Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016), although it has a way lower resolution of 1024 x 600 and a bit lower number of pixels per display inch, they both have a same size display.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) shoots much better photographs and videos than Galaxy Tab 3 V, because it has a camera with lot more megapixels and a way better 1280x720 video resolution. The Galaxy Tab A (2016) counts with a much better memory for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 V, and although they both have equal 8 GB internal memory, the Galaxy Tab A (2016) also has a SD card slot that supports up to 200 GB.
Galaxy Tab A (2016) has a bit longer battery duration than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 V, because it has a 4000mAh battery capacity instead of 3600mAh.
Although Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) is a better device, it costs more money than the Galaxy Tab 3 V, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Galaxy Tab 3 V. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get the Galaxy Tab 3 V, and give up some specs and features, but you will get the most with your money.
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