Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7
Better display
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Panel Type | — | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1024 | 2048 |
| Resolution Width | 768 | 1536 |
| PPI | 132 | 264 |
| Screen-to-body | 72 | 72.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 530 |
| Chipset Name | — | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 |
| Process (nm) | — | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | One UI |
| OS Version | 5.0 | 7.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | 4K@30fps |
| Features | — | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | — |
| Wide | — | 13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6000 | 6000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| music play | Up to 178 h | — |
| talk time | Up to 14 h 30 min (multimedia) (2G) / Up to 40 h (3G) | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) |
| Height (mm) | 242.5 | 237.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.5 | 6 |
| Weight (g) | 490 | 429 |
| Width (mm) | 166.8 | 169 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, July. Released 2015, July | 2017, February. Released 2017, April |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 40 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps - cellular model only |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO - cellular model only |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, dual speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, compass | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen and Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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