Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5110) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/22/2014 2:23 PM, updated: 6/27/2023 6:10 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 X Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5110) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8"
SLCD

800x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4600
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7"
TFT

600x1024

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5110)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5110)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
+2GB LPDDR233% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)24% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT SuperClear LCDAdvantage TFT SuperClear LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+800x1280 pixels67% Higher resolution screen	vs	600x1024 pixels
+189 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	170 PPI
+8"14% Larger screen	vs	7"
+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4600 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)20% More internal storage for applications and files
338 grams (11.83 ounces)	vs	+306 grams (10.71 ounces)10% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files

25 Common items in both devices

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) 1.3MP

HD (1280x720)

+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5110)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5110)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Other model names	Tablet Galaxy Note 8.0 WiFi, Galaxy Note 510, Samsung Kona	Galaxy Tab 3 SM-T217S (Sprint)
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International)	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/7/2013	10/1/2013, Announced: 4/30/2013
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	135.9 x 210.8 millimeters (5.35 x 8.3 in)	111.1 x 188 millimeters (4.37 x 7.4 in)
Weight	338 grams (11.83 ounces)	306 grams (10.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5110)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Display type	TFT SuperClear LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	8" inches	7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels	600x1024 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	189 PPI	170 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5110)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UX UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5110)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5110)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (12GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5110)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 2G network	Not supported	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 (2)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5110)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5110)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5110)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5110)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5110)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5110)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4600 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5110)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Brown • Samsung TouchWiz UX • S Pen • Java framework	• Colors: Midnight Black • Quickoffice • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5110)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.08W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.224W/kg (body)	feature not registered