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Product comparison · 2 tablets

Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T280Q vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 SM-T825Y

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 19identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 17.8 cm (7")
    • 24.6 cm (9.7")
  • Display resolution
    • 1280 x 800 pixels
    • 2048 x 1536 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.3 GHz
    • 2.15 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • 1.5 GB
    • 4 GB
  • Internal storage capacity
    • 8 GB
    • 32 GB
  • Maximum memory card size
    • 200 GB
    • 256 GB
  • Rear camera resolution (numeric)
    • 5 MP
    • 13 MP
  • Maximum video resolution
    • 1280 x 720 pixels
    • 3840 x 2160 pixels

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75 specifications
A

Samsung

Galaxy Tab A SM-T280Q

Model SM-T280Q

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B

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S3 SM-T825Y

Model SM-T825Y

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Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers17.8 cm (7")24.6 cm (9.7")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Display technologyKnown for oneOLED
Display technology marketing nameKnown for oneSuper AMOLED
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million colours
Panel typeKnown for oneTFT
Processor1 differ
Processor coresKnown for one4
Processor frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz2.15 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1.5 GB4 GB
Storage2 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers8 GB32 GB
Storage mediaFlashFlash
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers200 GB256 GB
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4
Camera4 differ
Rear camera typeSingle cameraSingle camera
Rear cameraYesYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs5 MP13 MP
Auto focusKnown for oneYes
Rear camera flashKnown for oneYes
Maximum video resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Resolution at capture speedDiffers1280x720@30fps3840x2160@30fps
Video recordingYesYes
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP5 MP
Video recording modesKnown for one720p
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYes
Mobile network generationKnown for one4G
3G standardsKnown for oneWCDMA
4G standardKnown for oneLTE
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.2
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
3G bands supportedKnown for one850,900,1900,2100 MHz
4G bands supportedKnown for one700,800,850,900,1800,1900,2100,2300,2600 MHz
Near Field Communication (NFC)NoNo
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
Dual SIM supportKnown for oneNo
SIM card typeKnown for oneNanoSIM
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)DiffersYesNo
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0
Headphone outYesYes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Phone featuresidentical
Video callKnown for oneYes
Voice callKnown for oneYes
Design1 differ
Form factorSlateSlate
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Device typeMobile tabletMobile tablet
Performanceidentical
Position locationKnown for oneYes
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)YesYes
GLONASSYesYes
GPS (satellite)YesYes
Personal info management (PIM)Known for oneAlarm clock, Calculator, Calendar
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Operating system installedDiffersAndroid 5.1Android 7.0
Battery4 differ
Battery capacityDiffers4000 mAh6000 mAh
Continuous video playback time (max)Differs9 h127 h
Continuous audio playback timeDiffers100 h12 h
Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max)Differs11 h8 h
Browsing time (3G) (max)Known for one8 h
Browsing time (4G) (max)Known for one8 h
Talk time (3G) (max)Known for one36 h
Media formatsidentical
Audio formats supportedKnown for one3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, IMY, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MPA, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, WMA, XMF
Video formats supportedKnown for one3G2, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM, WMV
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers108.8 mm237.3 mm
DepthDiffers8.7 mm6 mm
HeightDiffers186.9 mm169 mm
WeightDiffers283 g434 g
Other featuresidentical
2G bands (primary SIM)Known for one850,900,1800,1900 MHz
2G standardsKnown for oneGSM

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