Specs comparison: Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 vs Galaxy Tab S5e

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Samsung's newest tablet, the Galaxy Tab S5e, has made a surprise appearance today, ahead of its release in the second quarter of the year. The ‘e' in the tablet's name makes it clear that the Tab S5e isn't the kind of upgrade you'd expect over the Galaxy Tab S4, but when it comes to the Galaxy Tab S3, the Tab S5e does have some interesting specs.

A bigger, more high-resolution display, a larger battery, higher internal storage options, and the latest version of Android are a few things the Galaxy Tab S5e has going for it. The processor under the hood isn't a flagship-grade chipset like the S3's Snapdragon 820 was, but it is a more modern mid-range chip that should hold its own for even demanding tasks.

Of course, whether the Galaxy Tab S5e is a tablet worth buying or upgrading to is something only a full review can tell. But for now, those wondering how the Galaxy Tab S3 and Tab S5e compare on paper can check out the specs comparison table below. For more details on these tablets, check out our devices section.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 vs. Galaxy Tab S5e

	Galaxy Tab S3	Galaxy Tab S5e
Display	9.7-inch Super AMOLED, 2048 x 1536, 4:3 Aspect Ratio	10.5-inch Super AMOLED, 2560 x 1600, 16:10 Aspect Ratio
S Pen	Yes	No
Operating System	Android 7.0 Nougat, upgradeable to Android Oreo	Android 9 Pie
Processor	Snapdragon 820 Quad-core (2×2.15 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo), 64-bit, Adreno 530	Snapdragon 670, Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz & 6×1.7 GHz), 64-bit
RAM	4GB	4GB/6GB
Storage	32GB	64GB/128GB
microSD Card	up to 256GB	up to 512GB
Rear-facing camera	13MP, Autofocus, LED flash, 4K Video Recording	13MP, Autofocus, 4K Video Recording (30fps)
Front-facing camera	5MP	8MP
Loudspeakers	Quad Stereo, Tuned by AKG (Dolby Atmos support with Oreo update)	Quad speakers, Tuned by AKG with Dolby Atmos support
Wireless Connectivity	LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2 with LE	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, VHT80 MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth v5.0
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C	USB 3.1 Type-C
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Fingerprint, Gyroscope, Hall, Magnetic, Proximity, RGB	Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor
Keyboard Case	Yes	Yes
Dimensions	169.0 x 237.3 x 6.0mm	245.0 x 160.0 x 5.5mm
Weight	429g (Wi-Fi) / 434g (LTE)	400g
Battery	6,000 mAh with fast charging	7,040 mAh with fast charging

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Abhijeet Mishra - Editor-in-Chief

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First Samsung device: SGH-D500

Abhijeet's writing career started with guides for custom firmware for Samsung devices (including the original Galaxy S), and he moved to SamMobile in mid-2013 and worked up the ranks to Editor-in-chief. In addition to phones and mobile devices, his interests include gaming on both PC and console, PC hardware, and spending countless hours on YouTube watching videos on tech, movies, games, politics, and internet dramas.

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Specs comparison: Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 vs Galaxy Tab S5e

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 vs. Galaxy Tab S5e

Abhijeet Mishra - Editor-in-Chief

[email protected]

First Samsung device: SGH-D500

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