Feb 28, 2017 12:45 PM EST By Natalie Scott, UniversityHerald Reporter

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is a new addition to the growing family of Galaxy tablets. To be able to weigh down whether it is worth buying or not, here are the top three best and worst things about the 7-inch device.

3 Best Things About Galaxy Tab S3

Stretched-Out Samsung Galaxy S7

Galaxy S7 is undeniably the best Android smartphone available in the market today. Galaxy Tab S3 is being compared to its cousin because it houses high-performing specs and ground-breaking features that can also be found in Galaxy S7 smartphone such as support to S-Pen.

Attractive Physical Aesthetics

What makes the Galaxy Tab S3 eye-appeasing is the glass back and metal frame finished which is opposite to rivals like iPad Pro and Surface Pro which are both metal-backed. The device is slim and light and weight seems to be equally distributed across which is supported by metal frame as reinforcement, Gizmodo reported.

Lovable Screen Display

The sharp and detailed AMOLED screen display with 2048 x 1536 pixels resolution makes Galaxy Tab S3 more desirable especially to movie enthusiasts. Since the device supports HDR, users can take advantage on the movie viewing options to access HD contents from Amazon Prime and Netflix.

3 Worst Things About Galaxy Tab S3

S-Pen Prone to Misplacement

The S-Pen, which comes as an add-on to Galaxy Tab S3 spells trouble for the device because it is prone to misplacement in the absence of a dedicated slot. iPad Pro and Surface Pro 4 stylus both come with magnets that can be attached (or even recharged) in the device's body.

Glass Back Invites Fingerprint Smudges

The advantage of using metal as material is still looks tidy despite being used the whole day. In the case of Galaxy Tab S3, according to Business Insider, glass back invites fingerprint smudges which relates to the situation of Apple iPhone 4 and 4s.

Not Waterproof

Like its predecessors, Galaxy Tab S3 is not waterproof too but comes in a higher price. Rivals Apple and Sony are the only manufacturers who delivered water-proof tablets so far, PC Advisor reported. 

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