UAE Price
AED 299
India Price
₹6,499
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Tablet · Samsung
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 V 256GB is Samsung's tablet featuring a 7.0 inches, 137.9 cm2 (~61.3% screen-to-body ratio) display. It comes with a 3600 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 V 256GB offers a 7.0-inch 600x1024 LCD panel with no adaptive refresh rate, delivering basic viewing clarity but no modern brightness or color accuracy. Its Quad-core 1.3 GHz chip and Android 4.4 KitKat struggle with multitasking and modern apps, making it unsuitable for streaming or productivity. The 3600 mAh battery lasts a full day under light use, but the 322g weight feels bulky for prolonged handheld use. No stylus support exists. This tablet excels only in offering 256GB storage at a low price, useful for storing media offline in areas with poor connectivity. It’s meant for elderly users or children needing a simple device for videos and calls. The outdated OS limits app compatibility and security updates. In UAE at AED 299, it’s worth it because storage and basic function justify the cost. In India at ₹6499, it’s overpriced—better tablets exist under ₹5000 with newer Android versions and faster chips.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable |
| Talk time | Up to 8 h (multimedia) (2G) / Up to 18 h (3G) |
| Music play | Up to 71 h |
| Battery Capacity | 3600 mAh |
| Single | 2 MP |
| Video | 480p@24fps |
| Single | 2 MP |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 900 / 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 193.4 x 116.4 x 9.7 mm (7.61 x 4.58 x 0.38 in) |
| Weight | 322 g (11.36 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Type | TFT |
| Size | 7.0 inches, 137.9 cm2 (~61.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer |
| Colors | White, Black |
| Models | SM-T116, SM-T116BU, SM-T116NQ, SM-T116NU, SM-T116NY |
| SAR | 0.45 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.66 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 130 EUR |
| Announced | 2015, March. Released 2015, April |
| Status | Discontinued |
| OS | Android 4.4 (KitKat) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Galaxy Tab 3 V.
Yes, it’s worth buying if you need a budget-friendly tablet for basic tasks like browsing, streaming, and light apps. Its 256GB storage and low price make it a solid value for casual users in UAE and India.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 V 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 V 256GB is priced at ₹6499 in India. It is readily available on major e-commerce platforms and authorized Samsung retailers.
The tablet has a basic 3.2MP rear camera and a VGA front camera, suitable only for simple photos and video calls. Image quality is adequate in good lighting but lacks detail and low-light performance.
The battery lasts up to 8 hours of continuous video playback under normal usage conditions. It provides all-day endurance for light tasks like browsing and reading.
Ready to buy the Galaxy Tab 3 V?
From AED 299 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
