Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7" 3 9.7-Inch Black 2017

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7" 3 9.7-Inch Black 2017

Samsung
41 Overall Score
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Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025

Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025

Lenovo
64 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7" 3 9.7-Inch Black 2017

55 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

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
👍 Cosmetic condition 4
👎 Battery life 3
👍 Customer service 3
🤔 S pen functionality 5
👎 Carrier variants 2
👎 Overheating 2

Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025

82 out of 100 high confidence 79 reviews

The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus is widely praised for its excellent value, bundling a premium tablet with keyboard, pen, and stand at a competitive price. Users love the vibrant 144Hz display, powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance, and impressive Harman Kardon speakers. However, some criticize the software experience, noting glitches, a lackluster AI, and limited storage expansion, while a few mention thermal throttling during gaming and a finicky stylus connection.

Pros
  • Excellent value for money
  • Included keyboard and pen
  • Vibrant 144Hz display
  • Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
  • Impressive Harman Kardon speakers
Cons
  • Software glitches and bugs
  • Limited storage, no microSD
  • AI features underwhelming
  • Thermal throttling during gaming
  • Stylus connection issues
👍 Value for money 25
👍 Display quality 20
👍 Audio quality 15
👍 Performance 18
👎 Software experience 12
👎 Storage expandability 8

Scores

Reading
Samsung
43
Lenovo
76
Student
Samsung
40
Lenovo
74
Art Design
Samsung
58
Lenovo
68
Entertainment
Samsung
49
Lenovo
68
Productivity
Samsung
46
Lenovo
61
Business
Samsung
38
Lenovo
61

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7" 3 9.7-InchLenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US
Processor
CPU1.6 GHzQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Cores8★1
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB★16 GB
RAM Generation—LPDDR5X★
Storage32 GB256 GB★
Storage Type—UFS
Expandable—✗
Display
Size9.7"12.7"
Resolution1536 px2944 px★
PanelOLED★LCD
Refresh Rate—144 Hz★
Brightness—900 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi802.11abgWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth 5.4★
USB-C—1★
Cellular—✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelS PenLenovo Tab Pen Pro
Fingerprint Reader—✓★
Face Unlock—✓★
Physical
Weight0.43 kg★0.64 kg
OSAndroid 6Android 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)

Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025

  • Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Below average cpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average gpu (5th percentile)5th %ile

Pricing

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7" 3 9.7-Inch Black 2017

Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025

Verdict

★ Winner: Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US

Scores 64 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 22 specs.

Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment

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