The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, backed by a large 6,000 mAh battery for multi-day use (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Overall
B+
Performance
C+
Display
A+
Battery
A+
Camera
B+
Charging
B
Software
C+
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⚡ Quick Specs
Size9.7" · 237.3 x 169 x 6 mm (9.34 x 6.65 x 0.24 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
RAM4GB
Storage128GB | 32GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Exceptional 6,000 mAh battery — lasts 2+ days with typical use
✓9.7" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Heavy at 429g — noticeable in pocket over long periods
⚠️ Not ideal for
GamingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Status
Discontinued
Announced
2017, February. Released 2017, April
Also Known As
Versions: SM-T820 (Wi-Fi); SM-T825 (3G/LTE)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 530
OS
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
