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. It comes with a 6000 mAh battery. At AED 849 in the UAE and ₹18,999 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 1536x2048 resolution and 4:3 aspect ratio—sharp for reading and sketching, though stuck at 60Hz. Its Snapdragon 820-derived quad-core chip handles multitasking adequately, and S Pen support enables precise note-taking. The 6000mAh battery lasts through full days of media or light work. But Android 7.0, upgradable only to Pie, lacks modern app compatibility and security updates, making it fragile for long-term use. At 434g, it’s heavy for one-handed use. In UAE at AED 849, it’s value because the screen and stylus still outperform newer budget tablets in clarity and precision. In India at ₹18999, it’s overpriced—newer Android 12 tablets with 90Hz displays and better software exist for less. Buy only if you need a durable S Pen display for handwritten tasks and can accept outdated software.
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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 | 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.
Yes, it’s worth buying in 2026 if you need a reliable, compact tablet for daily tasks and media consumption at a low price. Its 256GB storage and solid build make it a strong value for budget-conscious buyers.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 256GB is priced at AED 849 in the UAE. It is widely available through major electronics retailers and online stores across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 256GB is priced at ₹18999 in India. It can be purchased from authorized Samsung retailers and leading e-commerce platforms.
The camera delivers clear photos in good lighting and handles basic video calls well. It’s not designed for professional photography but performs reliably for everyday use.
The battery lasts up to 10 hours with moderate use, including web browsing and video playback. It supports all-day usage for most users without needing a recharge.
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