UAE Price
AED 849
India Price
₹18,999
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Tablet · Samsung
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 256GB 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. At AED 849 in the UAE and ₹18,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Galaxy Tab S3 9 7 is a budget tablet, best suited for first-time buyers and anyone who needs solid daily performance without a big spend. Skip it if you game heavily or need a standout camera system.
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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 |
| 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 | 256 |
| 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.
The Galaxy Tab S3 9 7 is built around the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) chipset, a 9.7 inches, 291.4 cm2 (~72.7% screen-to-body ratio) screen. At AED 849, it is a strong value-for-money pick in the UAE market.
The Galaxy Tab S3 9 7 is priced at AED 849 in the UAE. It is available on Amazon UAE and Noon.
The Galaxy Tab S3 9 7 is priced at ₹18,999 in India. It is available on Amazon India — check Flipkart for alternative pricing.
The Galaxy Tab S3 9 7 runs on the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm). It ships with GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO - cellular model only. This combination handles day-to-day tasks, gaming, and multitasking without issue.
Ready to buy the Galaxy Tab S3 9 7?
From AED 849 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
