Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3
Better display
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 8 | 8 |
| Panel Type | — | PLS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 800 | 1200 |
| PPI | 189 | 283 |
| Screen-to-body | 64.8 | 68.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9 | Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-400MP4 | Mali-G72 MP18 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 4412 Quad | Exynos 9810 |
| Process (nm) | 32 | 10 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | One UI 4.1 |
| OS Version | 4.1.2 | 10 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | — |
| Wide | — | 13 MP, f/1.9, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.3 MP | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4600 | 5050 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 120 h | — |
| stand by | Up to 710 h (2G) / Up to 480 h (3G) | — |
| talk time | Up to 28 h (2G) / Up to 24 h (3G) | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 210.8 | 213.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8 | 9.9 |
| Weight (g) | 338 | 426 |
| Width (mm) | 135.9 | 126.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013, February. Released 2013, April | 2020, September 28 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2020, September 28 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - N5100, N5120 | GSM 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - N5100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 3, 7, 8, 20 - N5120 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2(LTE)/21.1(3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 5 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | No | Yes (EMV Level 1 certification) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 and Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 packs a 5050 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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