Samsung continues to be a heavyweight in the smartphones and tablets manufacture industry, thanks to cutting-edge innovation and superior design employed on its devices.

The new Samsung Galaxy TAB S3 conforms to this high bar with superior design and workmanship.

Here are its technical specifications.

Display

The Galaxy Tab S3 has a 9.7-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 2048×1536 pixels, 264ppi density.

The display is HDR ready and can play 10-bit coloured HDR videos. This means users get to view content in true-to-life colours.

OS and Processors

It runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat). It is powered by a Quad-core (2 x 2.15GHz and 2 x 1.6GHz Kyro) processor based on the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 chipset.

Graphics are powered by an Adreno 530 GPU.

RAM and Storage

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 has 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Storage capacity can be expanded externally via microSD of up to 256GB.

Camera

The Tab S3 has a 13 MP (f/1.9, 27mm) primary camera with face detection, HDR, touch focus, autofocus, panorama and an LED flash.

The camera is capable of recording 2160p video at 30fps. The secondary camera is 5 MP (f/2.2, 23mm) capable of recording 1080p video.

Network and Connectivity

The Galaxy Tab S3 supports GSM, HSPA and LTE networks.

Communication with other devices is possible via Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct and hotspot. Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE. GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, and GALILEO. USB 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector and magnetic connector.

Battery

It is powered by a non-removable 6000 mAh battery.

Other Features

• AKG-tuned stereo speakers
• Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro and compass
• Pressure-responsive S Pen

Pros:

• Superior design
• Quality display

Cons:

• Paltry internal storage capacity

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is retails at Kshs. 76,999 in Safaricom shops countrywide.