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
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T280Q:17.8 cm (7")
    • Galaxy Tab S3 SM-T825Y:24.6 cm (9.7")
  • Display resolution
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T280Q:1280 x 800 pixels
    • Galaxy Tab S3 SM-T825Y:2048 x 1536 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T280Q:1.3 GHz
    • Galaxy Tab S3 SM-T825Y:2.15 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T280Q:1.5 GB
    • Galaxy Tab S3 SM-T825Y:4 GB
  • Internal storage capacity
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T280Q:8 GB
    • Galaxy Tab S3 SM-T825Y:32 GB
  • Maximum memory card size
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T280Q:200 GB
    • Galaxy Tab S3 SM-T825Y:256 GB
  • Rear camera resolution (numeric)
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T280Q:5 MP
    • Galaxy Tab S3 SM-T825Y:13 MP
  • Maximum video resolution
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T280Q:1280 x 720 pixels
    • Galaxy Tab S3 SM-T825Y:3840 x 2160 pixels

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Comparison of SM-T280Q, SM-T825Y
75 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers17.8 cm (7")24.6 cm (9.7")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Display technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOLED
Display technology marketing nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSuper AMOLED
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Panel typeKnown for oneTFTUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz2.15 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1.5 GB4 GB
Storage2 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers8 GB32 GB
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers200 GB256 GB
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Camera4 differ
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs5 MP13 MP
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear camera flashKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum video resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Resolution at capture speedDiffers1280x720@30fps3840x2160@30fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP5 MP
Video recording modesKnown for one720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
3G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWCDMA
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source850,900,1900,2100 MHz
4G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700,800,850,900,1800,1900,2100,2300,2600 MHz
Dual SIM supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SIM card typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNanoSIM
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)DiffersYesNo
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Phone featuresidentical
Video callKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Voice callKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Performanceidentical
Position locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Personal info management (PIM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAlarm clock, Calculator, Calendar
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 h
Browsing time (4G) (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 h
Talk time (3G) (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 h
Media formatsidentical
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, IMY, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MPA, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, WMA, XMF
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G2, 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source850,900,1800,1900 MHz
2G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGSM

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