Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T215) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/22/2014 2:03 PM, updated: 6/27/2023 6:10 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 X Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T215) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7"
TFT

600x1024

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.4"
AMOLED

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)

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!

2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T215)	vs	24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.9GHz 32bit Octa-core24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+16GB (11.49GB available)130% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
306 grams (10.71 ounces)	vs	+298 grams (10.43 ounces)3% Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)50% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
600x1024 pixels	vs	+1600x2560 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
170 PPI	vs	+359 PPI111% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
7"	vs	+8.4"20% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP58% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+4900 mAh23% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

4G LTE

100 Mbps

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+10 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T215)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T215)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Tab 3 SM-T215 (AT&T)	Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE SM-T705M, Samsung Klimt
Country or region available	feature not registered	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2013, Announced: 4/30/2013	7/1/2014
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	111.1 x 188 millimeters (4.37 x 7.4 in)	125.6 x 212.8 millimeters (4.94 x 8.38 in)
Weight	306 grams (10.71 ounces)	298 grams (10.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T215)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	7" inches	8.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	600x1024 pixels (16:9)	1600x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	170 PPI	359 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T215)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	TouchWiz UX UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T215)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	ARM Mali-T628 MP6
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T215)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC	16GB (11.49GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T215)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (3, 7)	LTE Cat3 800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T215)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T215)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T215)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T215)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T215)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T215)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	4900 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T215)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Dock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White • Quickoffice • Java framework	• Colors: Dazzling White, Titanium Bronze • Samsung TouchWiz UI • 100.000:1 screen contrast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T215)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.63W/kg (head), 1.56W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.26W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T215) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate