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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) X Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB) 04Points
7"
TFT

600x1024

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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20Points Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 X
8"
TFT

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)

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!

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB) vs Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
+302 grams (10.57 ounces)14%
Lighter
vs345 grams (12.08 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+10W29%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs7.75W
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)173%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+32GB (21GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMCvs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)24%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Plastic body, glass front, aluminum backAdvantage
More resistant material
600x1024 pixelsvs+800x1280 pixels67%
Higher resolution screen
170 PPIvs+189 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
7"vs+8"14%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2MP46%
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) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKatvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
4000 mAhvs+5100 mAh28%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

15 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+8 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 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
ModelGalaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Other model namesGalaxy Tab3 SM-T210RGalaxy Tab A8" WiFi SM-T290NZKMZTO
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date6/1/2013, Announced: 4/30/20137/5/2019
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)111.1 x 188 millimeters (4.37 x 7.4 in)124.4 x 210 millimeters (4.9 x 8.27 in)
Weight302 grams (10.57 ounces)345 grams (12.08 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front, aluminum back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size7" inches8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66% (screen-to-body ratio)~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution600x1024 pixels (16:9)800x1280 pixels (16:10)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)170 PPI189 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 11
User InterfaceTouchWiz UX UIOne UI Core 1.1 / 2.5 / 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA986 (45nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerVivante GC1000Qualcomm Adreno 504
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 35288 (v8)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
eMMC
32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supportedNot supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 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 supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
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

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh5100 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired charging7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Video callingSupportedfeature not registered
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennafeature not registered
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White
• Quickoffice
• Java framework
• Colors: Carbon Black, Silver/white
• Kids Home

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.7W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.58W/kg (body)0.33W/kg (body)
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