Skip to content

HP Slate 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)

Side by side comparison between HP Slate 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

,
7"
FFS+

600x1024

3.1
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S) Compare HP Slate 7 X
7"
TFT

600x1024

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Slate 7} 3 Advantages HP Slate 7 vs Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
+TFT LCD FFS+Advantage
TFT LCD FFS+ display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+4100 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
1.6GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core23%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+1.5GB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5.7GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)111%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
372 grams (13.02 ounces)vs+306 grams (10.71 ounces)22%
Lighter
10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
600x1024 pixels
170 PPI
7"
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
HD (1280x720)
+10 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences Clear highlight

📱 Model features

HP Slate 7Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Change model 
ModelSlate 7Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Other model namesHP Slate 7 2800, Hewlett-Packard Slate 7 1800Galaxy Tab 3 SM-T217S (Sprint)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandHPSamsung
Release date4/1/201310/1/2013, Announced: 4/30/2013
Depth10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)116.1 x 197.1 millimeters (4.57 x 7.76 in)111.1 x 188 millimeters (4.37 x 7.4 in)
Weight372 grams (13.02 ounces)306 grams (10.71 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HP Slate 7Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Display typeTFT LCD FFS+TFT LCD
Screen size7" inches7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution600x1024 pixels600x1024 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)170 PPI170 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

HP Slate 7Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
System versionAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UX UI

⚙️ Processor

HP Slate 7Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Chipset32bit: Rockchip RK3066 (40nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP4 250MhzQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HP Slate 7Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5.7GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HP Slate 7Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered100/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (2)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HP Slate 7Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HP Slate 7Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HP Slate 7Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviDMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

HP Slate 7Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

HP Slate 7Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HP Slate 7Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
SL3770125
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4100 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours7 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

HP Slate 7Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black on silver, Red
• Beats Audio
• HP ePrint
• Colors: Midnight Black
• Quickoffice
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HP Slate 7Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
X

We use cookies to provide and improve our services. By using our site, you consent to cookies. See more details: Privacy policy.