Home
News
You are here

Galaxy Tab3 Lite official as Samsung's budget tablet warrior for the season

By Daniel Petrov

Updated: Jan 16, 2014, 5:43 AM

Galaxy Tab3 Lite official as Samsung's budget tablet warrior for the season

The long-rumored affordable member of Samsung's Galaxy Tab family is now official as the Tab3 Lite, just as we've heard. The 'Lite', instead of 'PRO', moniker, should hint that we are dealing with rock bottom pricing, and the specs to match.

Indeed, the Samsung Gallaxy Tab3 Lite carries just a 7-inch WSVGA (1024 X 600 pixels) display, a 1.2 GHz dual-core CPU of unspecified make, 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of internal memory only, and a microSD slot. The 3600 mAh battery now doesn't seem small, as with this screen and processor it will likely be perfectly adequate, as Samsung is quoting eight hours of video playback on a charge from it. We'll be also getting a 2 MP camera on the rear, a front-facing cam, and decent connectivity options - Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ (2.4GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, BT4.0, GPS, and USB 2.0. There will also be a 3G version of the slate, with a 21 Mbps HSPA+ modem.

The whole package runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, and seems to be fairly chubby for Samsung's own tablet standards of late, at 116.4 x 193.4 x 9.7mm, and 310g of weight for the Wi-Fi version. Nothing impressive so far, but the price will likely be a very pleasant surprise when the slate lands next month, if the rumored $130 tag materializes.

Samsung Expands Galaxy Tab3 line with Galaxy Tab3 Lite (7")

January 16, 2014

New device delivers rich multimedia experience and popular shareable services in a slim, portable design

Seoul, Korea–[January 16, 2014]- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today introduced Galaxy Tab3 Lite (7”), combining the intuitive experience of the Galaxy Tab3 series with a slimmer, more portable design. Packed with enhanced features and services, the Galaxy Tab3 Lite (7”) provides users a variety of ways to capture, view, listen, create, and share content with others without compromising value.

Maximized Portability, Ultimate Productivity

The Galaxy Tab3 Lite (7”) sports a slim, light-weight design with a more compact bezel that makes it comfortable to carry around in one hand. The device’s large 3,600mAh battery maximizes portability so that users can enjoy up to eight hours of video playback without the need for an adapter. The Galaxy Tab3 Lite’s7-inch display comes with optimal resolution designed to bring users a better viewing experience. The menu bar is situated on the device’s bezel, rather than on the screen, in order to maximize the Galaxy Tab3 Lite’s wide screen experience.

Rich Multimedia Experience

The Galaxy Tab3 Lite (7”)’s powerful1.2GHz Dual Core processor ensures users can enjoy a seamless multimedia experience when playing games watching videos and loading web pages. The device also hosts a two megapixel rear-facing camera with features includingSmile Shot, which enables the camera to automatically shoot when a smile is detected, Shoot & Share that enables users to share images right after they are captured, and Panorama Shot so that users can capture complete images of their favorite landscapes.

Fun & Shareable Services

Galaxy Tab3 Lite is packed with popular and shareable services designed to help users connect, engage and entertain, including the following :

• Samsung Apps : Offers easy access to more than 30,000 applications, a variety of which are specially designed for the Galaxy Tab3 Lite (7”)

• Samsung Link : Share & play content across smart devices anywhere, anytime

The Galaxy Tab3 Lite (7”) will be offered globally and will be available in White and Black.

Galaxy Tab3 Lite (7”) Product Specifications

Category	Specifications
Network	Wi-Fi / 3G(HSPA+ 21/5.76) 3G : 900/2100 2G : 850/900/1800/1900
Processor	1.2 GHz Dual Core
Display	7-inch WSVGA (1024 X 600)
OS	Android 4.2 (Jellybean)
Camera	Main(Rear): 2 Megapixel sensor
Video	MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VP8, VC-1, WMV7/8, Sorenson, Spark, MP43 Playback: 1080p@30fps
Audio	MP3, AMR-NB/WB, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA, OGG(Vorbis), FLAC, PCM, G.711
Services & Additional Features	Samsung Apps
	Samsung Kies
	Samsung TouchWiz
	Samsung Hub (MR)
	ChatON: mobile communication service (Download)
	Samsung Link, Samsung Voice
	Dropbox, Polaris Office, Flipboard
Google Mobile Services	Chrome, Search, Gmail, Google+, Maps, Play Books Play Movies, Play Music, Play Store, Hangouts Voice Search, YouTube, Google Settings
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ (2.4GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, BT4.0, USB2.0
GPS	GPS + GLONASS
Sensor	Accelerometer
Memory	1GB + 8GB Micro SD (up to 32GB)
Dimension	116.4 x 193.4 x 9.7mm, 310g (WiFi Version)
Battery	Standard Battery, 3,600mAh

* The availability of each service may differ by country.

*All functionality, features, specifications, and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite official, a budget tablet warrior

Save $25 on iPad 10 (2022) from Back Market. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Offer ends 24 May 2026 at 23:59.

Get at Back Market

View Full Bio

Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.