1. Trusted Brand
2. Samsung is one of the most popular smartphone & consumer electronic brands in world. While it utilises multiple operating systems, this South Korean firm is known mainly for its Android-powered Galaxy series.
3. With service 2800+ service centres all over India, Samsung also has a 24x7 phone support and doorstep pickup-drop facility in some cities.
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I have used and bought many tablets and phones over the years. Which also includes the Apple Ipad, Indian make but China made Tablets, other known tablet brands. Ive researched it all and trust me I'm not very easy to impress when it comes to investing in new technology. I require an amazing screen (also big and the right size), excellent speedy processor, ample of RAM, upgradeable storage with generous amount of internal storage, amazing battery life and last but not least it comes from a brand that you can trust on the most at what i declare a value for money purchase. DO NOT THINK TWICE BEFORE BUYING THIS PRODUCT > GO AHEAD AND GET IT. You can get a book cover/case for this offline around your city if you do some searching for about Rs. 500 so do not buy that online.nnFOR THOSE WHO ARE CONSIDERING BUYING INDIAN BRANDS LIKE SWIPE/XOLO/MICROMAX...you are making the wrong decision. Having researched for many months I have got a firm and strong view on this as have many others. The INDIAN tablet/phone market is growing. It has not produced any international standard tablets yet or will be in the near future. Their reliability and tuning have been left to manufacturers in China and we all know the life of most China makes. Even though some international companies manufacture from China,Indian brands have ALOT of catching up to do. Do your research, don't let false advertising draw you into cheap Indian brands. you will thank me later for this.
I bought this tab from another website that offered better discount. Then realized its not just the product but the service that comes with it, the shopping experience, delivery, customer support etc. My first order on another site was cancelled when they realized that they had accidentally offered an unreal discount (believe that!). A string of emails led to the refund being credited to my account after 11 days. My second order on yet another site was thankfully fulfilled but the delivery took a week whereas Flipkart normally delivers to my doorstep within a day.nnThe saying goes for the product as well. You may get a tab from cheaper brands with similar specs but the similarities end as soon as you start using them. It is the hardware integration and the software customizations done by Samsung which makes all the difference to your tablet experience. Evey day I use my Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 I am reminded of the money well spent and the frustrations saved.nnDesign and form: The tab optimizes screen space by having a slim bezel and 16:10 screen format which makes it slightly less wide and more manageable than other 8 inch android alternatives available currently. Also most android apps are customized for this screen format and not the 4:3 format being offered by cheaper 8 inch tabs. After holding the tab in one hand for an hour Its 316g weight becomes an obvious advantage against 400g something.nnScreen: At 189ppi its screen is much better than mini's 160ppi. Although on this day and date a retina display would have been more appropriate. Initially didn't think it makes much of a difference but it does. A higher resolution screen can be held closer to the eye and makes it easy to read finer text with much less strain. Even at 189ppi pixilization is apparent but not as much as at 160ppi. nnPerformance: The hardware/software integration shines here. Despite having a dual core processor it easily outpaces cheaper quad core tabs.Decent RAM and internal memory helps a lot. The Samsung UI is silky smooth though apps do crash sometimes.nnBattery: This is the star of the show and can go on for a whole day. Really the strongest point of this tab.nnThere are a lot of useful features like a split keyboard, multi window, S Voice, GLONASS (which helps triangulate your position much faster than GPS) etc. Things that make the Samsung experience worthwhile.nnAlternatives: The only real android alternatives to Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 are yet to arrive in India. They are the Nexus 7 (2013) and LG G Pad 8.3. Both will outclass Tab 3 with greater processing power and higher resolution screens. However Tab 3 8.0 is not all at loss here. The Samsung UI is still much better than what LG has demonstrated on G2 and G Pad 8.3. An example that demonstrates Samsung's superior experience and design is the placement of home and menu keys on the bezel while on almost all other android 4+ devices these keys eat into the screen space. Therefore the actual useful or visible screen area on Tab 3 8.0 is almost the same as G Pad 8.3 despite having a smaller screen. The Nexus 7 screen looks even smaller for the same reason. nAt the least one can expect decent price discounts on Tab 3 8.0 once these competitors arrive.nnWARNING: Be super careful about the quality of apps you install and the permissions they ask for. The permissions you grant bypass all antivirus security and can compromise your privacy. One bad app can ruin your tab experience.
Brand | Samsung |
Model | Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 16GB WiFi and 3G |
Also Known As | Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 16GB WiFi and 3G - T3110 |
Operating System | Android v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) |
SIM Slot(s) | Single SIM, GSM |
SIM Size | SIM1: Micro |
Network |
5G: Not Supported in India, 4G: Available Not Supported in India, 3G: Available, 2G: Available |
Height | 209.8 mm |
Width | 123.8 mm |
Thickness | 7.4 mm |
Weight | 316 grams |
Build Material |
Case: Aluminium Back: Aluminium |
Colours | White |
Screen Size | 8 inches (20.32 cm) |
Screen Resolution | 800 x 1280 pixels |
Pixel Density | 189 ppi |
Display Type | TFT |
Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Screen to Body Ratio | 71.7 % |
Chipset | Exynos 4 Dual 4212 |
Processor | Dual core, 1.5 GHz, Cortex A9 |
Graphics | Mali-400 MP4 |
RAM | 1.5 GB |
Internal Memory | 16 GB |
Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 64 GB |
User Available Storage | Up to 11.26 GB |
Main Camera | ||
Resolution |
5 MP, Primary Camera |
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Autofocus | Yes | |
Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
Image Resolution | 2592 x 1944 Pixels | |
Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Face detection Touch to focus |
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Video Recording | 1280x720 @ 30 fps | |
Front Camera | ||
Resolution |
1.3 MP, Primary Camera |
Capacity | 4450 mAh |
Type | Li-ion |
Talktime | Up to 11 Hours(2G) |
Standby time | Up to 970 Hours(2G) |
SIM Size | SIM1: Micro |
Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Not Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
SIM 1 |
4G Bands: FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5) / 800(band 20) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz 3G Speed: HSDPA 21 Mbit/s ↓, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s ↑ GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
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Voice Calling | Yes |
SAR Value | Body: 0.55 W/kg |
Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n) 5GHz |
Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 |
GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging, USB Host, microUSB 2.0 |
Mobile High-Definition Link(MHL) | Yes |
FM Radio | No |
Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
Applications | Samsung Hub - Readers Hub, Music Hub, Game Hub, Video Hub |
More RAM:
512 MB vs 1.5 GB
Higher battery capacity:
4490 mAH vs 4450 mAH
Lesser thickness:
7.2 mm vs 7.4 mm
Faster processor:
Quad core 1.3 GHz vs Dual core 1.5 GHz
Higher pixel density:
216 ppi vs 189 ppi
More internal memory:
32 GB vs 16 GB
Larger screen:
9.60 inches (24.38 cm) vs 8.00 inches (20.32 cm)
Faster processor:
Quad core 1.3 GHz vs Dual core 1.5 GHz
Higher battery capacity:
5000 mAH vs 4450 mAH
Lesser weight:
314 grams vs 316 grams
Common Features
Faster processor:
Quad core 1.2 GHz vs Dual core 1.5 GHz
Higher pixel density:
216 ppi vs 189 ppi
Lesser weight:
276 grams vs 316 grams
Faster processor:
Quad core 1.2 GHz vs Dual core 1.5 GHz
Lower primary camera resolution:
3 MP vs 5 MP
More thickness:
9.7 mm vs 7.4 mm
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