Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7" 3 9.7-Inch Black 2017
Xiaomi Pad 7 11.2" 2AFZZCRP4CG Green 2025
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7" 3 9.7-Inch Black 2017
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 renewed tablet receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its excellent cosmetic condition, vivid screen, and included S Pen, with several noting great customer service when issues arose. However, significant complaints include receiving a Verizon model with bloatware, battery charging problems, overheating, and missing accessories like the S Pen or manuals. Overall, satisfaction depends heavily on the unit received.
Pros
- Excellent cosmetic condition
- Vivid and bright screen
- Included S Pen and charger
- Good customer service
- Good value for price
Cons
- Verizon model with bloatware
- Battery charging issues
- Overheating problems
- Missing S Pen or accessories
- Slow processor in some units
Xiaomi Pad 7 11.2" 2AFZZCRP4CG Green 2025
The Xiaomi Pad is widely praised for its excellent value, smooth performance, and vibrant display. Users highlight the fast 144Hz refresh rate, good battery life, and premium build quality. A few note that the auto refresh rate can slow the tablet and that competitors like the Honor Magic Pad 2 offer more for the price, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Smooth 144Hz display
- Good battery life
- Premium build quality
- Fast charging with included 45W charger
Cons
- Auto refresh rate can slow tablet
- Competitors offer more for the price
- No latest Snapdragon CPU
- Slow charging without proper adapter
- No OS updates from Xiaomi
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7" 3 9.7-Inch | Xiaomi Pad 7 11.2" 2AFZZCRP4CG | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 1.6 GHz | 2800 MHz |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 9.7" | 11.2" |
| Resolution | 1536 px | 3200 px★ |
| Panel | OLED★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 800 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11abg | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Cellular | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✗ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| OS | Android 6 | Android 14 |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7" 3 9.7-Inch Black 2017
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Strong cpu (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
Xiaomi Pad 7 11.2" 2AFZZCRP4CG Green 2025
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.