UAE Price
AED 699
India Price
₹15,499
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Tablet · Samsung
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 128GB is Samsung's tablet featuring a 9.7 inches, 291.4 cm2 (~72.7% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) chipset. It comes with a 6000 mAh battery. At AED 699 in the UAE and ₹15,499 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 delivers a 9.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 2048x1536 resolution and 4:3 aspect ratio—crisp for reading and sketching, though capped at 60Hz. Powered by the Snapdragon 820 and running Android 9.0 with One UI, it handles multitasking and S Pen input reliably, making it a quiet favorite for note-takers and annotators. The 6000mAh battery lasts through full days of light use. Its weakness? The outdated 14nm chipset struggles with modern apps and multitasking under load, and Android 9 limits app compatibility over time. Weight at 434g feels substantial for prolonged one-handed use. In UAE at AED 699, it’s value because the screen and S Pen remain unmatched at this price. In India at ₹15499, it’s overpriced—newer budget tablets offer better performance and updated software for less.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 6000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 6000 mAh |
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps |
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps - cellular model only |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO - cellular model only |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, magnetic connector |
| Dimensions | 237.3 x 169 x 6 mm (9.34 x 6.65 x 0.24 in) |
| Weight | 429 g (Wi-Fi)/ 434 g (LTE) (15.13 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) |
| Type | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 9.7 inches, 291.4 cm2 (~72.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Colors | White, black |
| Models | SM-T820, SM-T825, SM-T825Y |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 380 EUR |
| Performance | GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Announced | 2017, February. Released 2017, April |
| Status | Discontinued |
| OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 530 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Galaxy Tab S3 9 7.
Yes, it's worth buying in 2026 if you need a reliable, compact tablet for daily tasks at a low price. Its 128GB storage and proven performance make it a strong value for budget-conscious buyers in UAE and India.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 128GB is priced at AED 699 in the UAE. It is widely available through major electronics retailers and online stores across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 128GB is priced at ₹15499 in India. It can be found in major electronics stores and online marketplaces nationwide.
The rear camera captures clear photos in good lighting with decent detail, while the front camera is suitable for video calls and selfies. It performs reliably for casual photography but isn't designed for professional use.
The battery lasts up to 10 hours of continuous video playback under normal usage conditions. It provides all-day endurance for browsing, reading, and light multitasking.
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