Following the introduction of the third generation of Samsung's flagship tablet, disappointment with the specifications is widespread. There is a positive perspective and it is that they finally give it a really low price that represents a very aggressive bet against the growing compact low cost. Its specifications are clearly below those of the Nexus 7, however, there is an Android tablet that can serve as a reference to measure it. We offer you a comparison between Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 and Kindle Fire HD.
Design, size and weight
Both are tablets created with modest materials but they work well with touch and age well. The frame of the Amazon is older as well as slightly its thickness. We will not notice much difference but perhaps in weight with almost 100 grams more.
Screen
What Samsung has done in this regard is inexplicable, all its major brand competitors overtake it, even the iPad mini and its criticized screen. In Seattle we have a really good screen, on par with the Nexus 7 in resolution and viewing angle
Performance
They have similar characteristics. In Tab 2 they trusted OMAP and it seems that this time also by not giving notice of the provider they have used. In all probability we have the same TI OMAP 4460 in both, accompanied by 1 GB of RAM. The American's modified Android is very suitable for its contents and gives a smooth and reliable experience. The Korean's Jelly Bean will give us more customization options and better performance, although we won't be able to do crazy things.
Storage
The initial Kindle Fire HD options are superior, reaching up to 32GB. However, we did not find the additional storage until 64 GB per micro SD card. It is true that the 20 GB of cloud storage, as well as being able to download all the content that we buy in Amazon, with its OS closed, at any time without the need to store them, give you a lot of margin.
Connectivity
The antenna Amazon's WiFi is really cool, Also has HDMI port. Where the Galaxy Tab 3 can get its chest out is in the 3G option, of course, it will have to be paid. It also has a GPS that gives you more options to take it outside, something that we will rarely do with its competitor.
Cameras and sound
The Korean has two cameras while her rival only one. The 3 MPX on the rear are not to shoot rockets either. The sound of the Americana is well known as one of the best on the market. Here it is difficult to win.
Battery
The 11 hours of Amazon's are difficult to beat, with the 4.000 mAh of its rival there is room to get quite close but not exceed.
Prices and conclusions
Everything indicates that Samsung will follow a strategy low cost with your new tablet. Its specifications more or less achieve a technical tie with that of Amazon, there are aspects in which it exceeds it and others in which it is below. The price will be vital, as well as removing the Tab 2 from the market as soon as possible, since there is not much difference between one and the other. Keeping the screen resolution so low is a clear mistake. Perhaps they are sure that it will work as it has happened with the iPad mini.
The strengths of Kindle Fire HD are the purchase and enjoyment of content. Your OS is perfectly prepared for acquisition and your hardware is adequate. Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 is clearly a tablet for mobility, with a low screen resolution that can help with performance by moving fewer pixels. At the same price, these are the aspects that should decide the purchase. It depends on what you are looking for.
| Tablet | Kindle Fire HD 7 | Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 |
| Size | 193 x 137 x 10,3 mm | 188 x 111,1 x 9,9 mm |
| Screen | 7-inch HD LCD, IPS panel, 10-point multi-touch | 7 inch WSVGA TFT |
| Decision | 1280 x 800 (216ppi) | 1024 x 600 (169ppi) |
| Thickness | 10,3 mm | 9,9 mm |
| Weight : | 395 grams | 302 grams (WiFi) / 306 grams (WiFi + 3G) |
| Operating system | Modified Android (based on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich) | 4.1 Android Jelly Bean |
| Processor | OMAP 4460 Dual Core 1,2 GHz / Imagination PowerVR 3D Graphics Card | Dual Core 1,2 GHz |
| RAM | 1GB | 1GB |
| Conference proceedings | 16 / 32 GB | 8 / 16 GB |
| Extension | Cloud (20GB) | Micro SD (64GB) |
| Connectivity | WiFi Dual band, dual antenna (MIMO), Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, 3G, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 3.0 |
| Ports | USB 2.0, microHDMI, 3.5 Jack, | USB2.0, 3.5 Jack, |
| Sound | 2 Speaker, Dolby Audio Dual | Rear speaker |
| Camera | Front HD | Front 1,3 MPX / Rear 3 MPX |
| Embedded | Accelerometer, light sensor, gyroscope | GPS, accelerometer, light sensor, compass, proximity (3G only) |
| Battery | 11 hours | 4.000 mAh |
| Price | €199 (16GB) / €229 (32GB) | > 200 euros |