Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 leaks ahead of MWC 2013 release

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 pictures have leaked online ahead of the third-generation tablet's expected MWC 2013 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 release date.

Offering a tantalising glimpse at Samsung's next-generation tablet offering, blurry Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 pictures have claimed to show a boxed and branded Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 tablet, hitting the web with a product model number in tow.

Unfortunately, due to the quality of the claimed Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 pictures, it is only possible to make out the starting “GT-P” used to number all of Samsung’s tablets. As yet, it is not known whether the pictures feature the GT-P3200 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, the GT-P5200 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 or the GT-P8200 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Plus.

Based on the relative size of the display to the icons shown on screen, it has been claimed that the featured tablet is likely the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 or the recently leaked Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Plus.

Although an confirmed Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 specs have yet to be revealed, it is expected that a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 release date will be officially unveiled next month during the Barcelona based MWC 2013 conference. Latest Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 rumours have seen the iPad mini rival tipped to host a 5-megapixel camera as well as Wi-Fi and 3G iterations.

It is also unknown whether the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 series will opt for the high-end of the market with a premium price tag and specs to boot, or will be targeted at value-for-money tablet rivals such as the Google Nexus 7. 

Samsung is due to be launching several new devices at MWC, including the already confirmed Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet. Rumoured to arrive with 2GB of RAM, 1.3-megapixel front camera and 5-megapixels in the rear, and a 1.6HGz quad-core processor, the 8-inch tablet should also have a 1280 X 800p resolution.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is set to be launched as a 8-inch affordable tablet with S Pen to rival other such tablets like the Nook HD and Amazon Kindle fire HD.

What do you think of the leaked pictures of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 device? What specs would the device need to pack for you to buy one over the competition? Let us know in the comment boxes below.