Samsung Galaxy Tab S3

Amazing HDR AMOLED display ; Slim and light ; Impressive S Pen included

Software lacks polish ; Multitasking is janky ; Glass back is a fingerprint magnet

Whenever you mention batteries and Samsung, the exploding Note 7 will probably come into the conversation. And considering the Tab S3 is one of the first big releases since that phablet was pulled from sale, it’s very important for Samsung that nothing...

Samsung’s best tablet design yet Includes the S-Pen stylus for free HDR-ready future-proofed screen

Keyboard is a costly extra Just as expensive as iPad Pro Tablet multitasking can't replace a laptop

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is headlined by an HDR-ready screen, four powerful speakers and an upgraded S Pen that’s included in the box, although you’re going to have to pay for the keyboard. Just don’t expect Android meet all of your 2-in-1 tablet...

Sophisticated stylus ; Good battery life ; Crisp picture ; Good sound quality

Android OS is a bit clunky ; Colours are a tad overblown ; Sound could be more dynamic and rhythmic

A capable Android tablet, but it still finds it tough to get to the top

Beautiful AMOLED display ; Powerful specs ; S Pen generally ace

Tab S2 enough for most ; Limited bass

AMOLED screen packs in resolution and HDR (high dynamic range) brightness ; Great S Pen stylus included ; Slim and light design that looks great

Expensive ; No keyboard included for the price ; Slippy rear glass ; Limited use for HDR content right now ; Multi-tasking not as deft as laptop/phone setup

As Android tablets go, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 can't be bettered. It certainly gives the iPad Pro a run for its money.

Stunning screen with HDR support ; Plenty of power for apps and games ; Keyboard and stylus are great for productivity

Android still isn’t ideally suited to tablets ; Expensive ; Won’t replace your laptop

The first genuine rival to Apple’s iPad Pro is expensive, and not as useful as a laptop, but this is still as good as Android gets in tablet form

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is an elegantly designed tablet that comes with a capable stylus. It has a stunning AMOLED screen, fingerprint sensor for extra security and satisfyingly loud quad speakers. It's also the first HDR-ready tablet.

Despite the hype, HDR content is not available on the tablet yet. Large games take time to load. The keyboard add-on is an expensive extra.

Samsung packs buzz-worthy features like S Pen and HDR support into its new premium Galaxy Tab S3, but without a keyboard packed in, it's still more about content consumption than creation.

To buy the Galaxy Tab S3 with 32GB of memory, you'll pay £599. That's £50 more than the equivalent Apple iPad Pro 9.7in, although you'll need to add in an Apple Pencil (£99) to get all the functionality of the Tab S3, which makes the iPad Pro a little...