Specs comparison: Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 vs. Galaxy Tab S3

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Samsung has finally unveiled its new flagship tablet today, the Galaxy Tab S4. The tablet has been designed with productivity in mind. While there aren't any major design changes, it does switch to a 16:10 aspect ratio instead of retaining the 4:3 aspect ratio of its predecessor, the Galaxy Tab S3.

In addition to offering generational performance improvements courtesy of the new processor, the Galaxy Tab S4 also features a higher-resolution display, Android 8.1, more internal storage options and the ability to externally expand storage up to 400GB. There are new cameras onboard while the battery has been beefed up to 7,300mAh as well. It's going to be available in both LTE and Wi-Fi variants much like its predecessor.

Speaking of its predecessor, many of you will be interested in finding out the differences between the two tablets. This Galaxy Tab S4 vs. Galaxy Tab S3 specs comparison will give you a good idea of just how the new tablet is different from its predecessor on paper. For complete Galaxy Tab S4 specs, head over to our devices section.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 vs. Galaxy Tab S3

	Galaxy Tab S4	Galaxy Tab S3
Display	10.5-inch Super AMOLED, 2560 x 1600, 16:10 Aspect Ratio	9.7-inch Super AMOLED, 2048 x 1536, 4:3 Aspect Ratio
HDR	Yes	Yes
S Pen	Yes	Yes
Operating System	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.0 Nougat
Processor	Snapdragon 835	Snapdragon 820
RAM	4GB	4GB
Storage	64GB/256GB	32GB
microSD Card	up to 400GB	up to 256GB
Rear-facing camera	13MP, Autofocus, LED flash, HDR, 4K Video Recording	13MP, Autofocus, F1.9, LED flash, HDR, 4K Video Recording
Front-facing camera	8MP	5MP
Loudspeakers	Quad Stereo, Tuned by AKG with Dolby Atmos support	Quad Stereo, Tuned by AKG (Dolby Atmos support with Oreo update)
Wireless Connectivity	LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.0	LTE Cat. 6 (600Mbps), Dual-Band Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2 with LE
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C	USB 3.1 Type-C
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Iris scanner, Gyroscope, Hall, Proximity, RGB	Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Fingerprint, Gyroscope, Hall, Magnetic, Proximity, RGB
Keyboard Case	Yes	Yes
Dimensions	164.3 x 249.3 x 7.1mm	169.0 x 237.3 x 6.0mm
Weight	482g (Wi-Fi) / 483g (LTE)	429g (Wi-Fi) / 434g (LTE)
Battery	7,300 mAh with fast charging	6,000 mAh with fast charging

Adnan Farooqui - Executive Editor

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First Samsung device: SGH-E900

Adnan Farooqui is a long-term writer at SamMobile. Based in Pakistan, his interests include technology, finance, Swiss watches and Formula 1. His tendency to write long posts betrays his inclination to being a man of few words.

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Specs comparison: Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 vs. Galaxy Tab S3

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 vs. Galaxy Tab S3

Adnan Farooqui - Executive Editor

[email protected]

First Samsung device: SGH-E900

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