UAE Price
AED 299
India Price
₹6,499
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Tablet · Samsung
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 256GB is Samsung's tablet featuring a 8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~71.4% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Exynos 4212 Dual chipset. It comes with a 4450 mAh battery. At AED 299 in the UAE and ₹6,499 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 256GB offers an 8.0-inch LCD screen with 800x1280 resolution and no adaptive refresh rate, delivering basic clarity but no modern brightness or color accuracy. Its Exynos 4212 Dual-core chip and Android 4.2.2 struggle with modern apps, and there’s no stylus support. The 4450 mAh battery lasts through light use but drains fast under multitasking. This tablet excels only in storage capacity—256GB is rare at this price—and serves as a dedicated e-reader or media player for elderly users or children watching videos offline. The 314g weight feels bulky for prolonged handheld use. In UAE at AED 299, it’s value because the storage justifies the cost for passive media storage. In India at ₹6499, it’s overpriced—similar capacity tablets with Android 12 and better screens exist for less. Avoid if you need app compatibility, web browsing, or modern features. Only consider if you need massive local storage for photos or videos on a simple, non-connected device.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Ion 4450 mAh, non-removable |
| Talk time | Up to 11 h (multimedia) |
| Music play | Up to 96 h |
| Battery Capacity | 4450 mAh |
| Single | 5 MP, AF |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
| Single | 1.3 MP |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SM-T3110, SM-T315 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-T311, SM-T315 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - SM-T315 |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | No |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG |
| Dimensions | 209.8 x 123.8 x 7.4 mm (8.26 x 4.87 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 314 g (11.08 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Type | TFT |
| Size | 8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~71.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, compass, proximity (3G/LTE models only) |
| Colors | White, Gold |
| Models | SM-T311, SM-T310, SM-T315 |
| SAR | 0.82 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.55 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 270 EUR |
| Display | Contrast ratio: 989 (nominal) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 71dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB |
| Audio quality | Noise -91.4dB / Crosstalk -91.0dB |
| Announced | 2013, June. Released 2013, July |
| Status | Discontinued |
| OS | Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) |
| Chipset | Exynos 4212 Dual |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | Mali-400MP4 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Galaxy Tab 3 8 0.
Yes, it’s worth buying if you need a budget-friendly tablet for basic tasks like browsing, streaming, and light apps. The 256GB storage and low price make it a strong value for casual users in UAE and India.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 256GB is priced at AED 299 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online stores across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 256GB is priced at ₹6499 in India. It is readily available on major e-commerce platforms and authorized retail outlets.
The tablet has a basic 3MP rear camera and a 1.3MP front camera, suitable for occasional photos and video calls. Image quality is adequate in good lighting but lacks detail in low light.
The battery lasts up to 9 hours of continuous video playback on a single charge. It provides all-day usage for light tasks like browsing and reading.
Ready to buy the Galaxy Tab 3 8 0?
From AED 299 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
