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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 0 WiFi (3GB + 32GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350RAM capacity:3 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:Exynos 5433

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 0 WiFi (3GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 0 WiFi (3GB + 32GB)
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

90%

5.8

Technical score

10%

8.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 56% of tablets
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 63%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

22%

5.4

Performance

20%

5.8

Display

16%

6.9

Camera

14%

3.2

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

8.0

Software & Features

5%

6.9

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 59%
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 73%
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Available versions:
3GB + 32GB
Other versions:
3GB + 64GB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 0 WiFi (3GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

22%

5.4

Performance

20%

5.8

Display

16%

6.9

Camera

14%

3.2

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

8.0

Software & Features

5%

6.9

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

5.8
User score
User score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 0 WiFi (3GB + 32GB) has a user popularity of 7.4 points, which is lower than 72.8% of Tablets.
7.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

6.8
RAM capacity
3 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 3 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 8.5% of tablets.
Process node
20 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 20 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 56.1% of tablets and equal to the node used in 1.4% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 32 GB which is smaller than the storage of 60.5% of tablets and equal to that of 18% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
272 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 272 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is lower than the score of 88% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.4% of tablets.
Chipset
Exynos 5433
This tablet uses the Exynos 5433 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 77.4% of tablets and equal to those in 0.1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2048×1536
This tablet has a screen resolution of 2048×1536 which is higher than that of 68.7% of tablets and equal to that of 3.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This tablet uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 92.5% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
320 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 320 ppi which is higher than that of 93.9% of tablets and equal to that of 0.3% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass which is stronger than that on 45.4% of tablets and equal to that on 32.7% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 8 MP which is higher than that of 36.5% of tablets and equal to that of 31.8% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2.1 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 2.1 MP which is lower than in 52.4% of tablets and equal to that in 1.2% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/1.9
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/1.9 which is wider than that of 82.2% of tablets and equal to that of 3.7% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 84.6% of tablets and equal to those in 4.5% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 10 W which is slower than in 61% of tablets and equal to speeds in 33.2% of tablets.
Battery life
8 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 8 hours, which is shorter than that of 72.2% of tablets and equal to that of 11.9% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
long
This tablet offers long update support, which is longer than the support period of 80% of tablets and equal to that of 20% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
265 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 265 g which is lighter than 98% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 0 WiFi (3GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Exynos 5433 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Exynos 5,433 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Better display type
    This tablet features a better display type than the average tablet (OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD). The average tablet uses IPS LCD display technology.
    OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD
  • Wider color gamut
    This tablet supports a wider color gamut than the average tablet (Adobe RGB vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    94% Adobe RGB coverage reported.
    Adobe RGB vs sRGB
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (infinite vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    infinite vs 1,015:1
  • 42.9% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (320 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    320 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (1440x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    1440x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 45.9% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (265 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    265 g vs 490 g
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/1.9 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/1.9 vs f/2.2
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Exynos 5433 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Exynos 5,433 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 2 more CPU threads
    This tablet has more CPU threads than the average tablet (8 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    8 vs 6
  • Better display type
    This tablet features a better display type than the average tablet (OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD). The average tablet uses IPS LCD display technology.
    OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD
  • Wider color gamut
    This tablet supports a wider color gamut than the average tablet (Adobe RGB vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    94% Adobe RGB coverage reported.
    Adobe RGB vs sRGB
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (infinite vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    infinite vs 1,015:1
  • 42.9% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (320 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    320 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2048×1536 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2048×1536 vs 1920×1200
  • 99 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (320 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    320 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 2x higher touch sampling rate
    This tablet has a higher touch sampling rate than the average tablet (240 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet has touch sampling rate of 120 Hz.
    240 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (1440x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    1440x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/1.9 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/1.9 vs f/2.2
  • Allows manual ISO
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • Includes fingerprint scanner
    This tablet offers a better fingerprint scanner setup than the average tablet (yes vs no). Fingerprint scanner quality still varies a lot between tablets.
    Fingerprint scanner in the home button.
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • 45.9% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (265 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    265 g vs 490 g
  • 2.4 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (5.6 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    5.6 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 40.5 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (134.8 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    134.8 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • 39.2% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • Worse GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali-T760 MP6 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-T760 MP6 vs Mali-G51
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 53 nits lower peak brightness
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (348 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    348 nits vs 401 nits
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • 2.9 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2.1 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2.1 MP vs 5 MP
  • Worse GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali-T760 MP6 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-T760 MP6 vs Mali-G51
  • 62.7% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (272 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    272 points vs 729 points
  • 933 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (933 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    933 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 50% less storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 1 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (3 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    3 GB vs 4 GB
  • 5% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.9 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 42.9% larger process node
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (20 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    20 nm vs 14 nm
  • 53 nits lower peak brightness
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (348 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    348 nits vs 401 nits
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 58 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (342 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    342 nits vs 400 nits
  • 2.9 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2.1 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2.1 MP vs 5 MP
  • 39.2% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • 44.4% slower charging speed
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4.1 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.1 vs 5.0
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • 4 older release date
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2015 vs 2019).
    September 2015
    2015 vs 2019

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Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 0 WiFi (3GB + 32GB)

  • Exceptionally thin and lightweight design (5.6mm, 265g) makes it very comfortable for long reading sessions
  • Stunning Super AMOLED display with deep blacks, high contrast, and vibrant colors
  • 4:3 aspect ratio is highly praised for reading e-books and web browsing
  • Fast and responsive performance for everyday tasks and multitasking with 3GB RAM
  • Convenient microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 128GB
  • Included fingerprint sensor in the home button provides quick and secure unlocking

What customers don't like about Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 0 WiFi (3GB + 32GB)

  • Battery life is considered average to disappointing, particularly during intensive video streaming or gaming
  • Lack of fast charging support leads to relatively long recharge times
  • Poor speaker placement (both on the bottom) results in a lopsided audio experience when used in landscape mode
  • Plastic back construction lacks the premium 'high-end' feel of aluminum competitors like the iPad
  • Significant amount of pre-installed 'bloatware' that cannot be easily deleted
  • 4:3 screen ratio results in large black bars when watching widescreen video content

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi is an exceptionally slim (5.6mm) and lightweight (265g) tablet featuring an 8-inch Super AMOLED display with a crisp 2048 x 1536 resolution and a 4:3 aspect ratio optimised for reading. It is powered by an octa-core Exynos 5433 processor (1.9GHz + 1.3GHz) paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, which is expandable via microSD up to 128GB. Main pros include its vibrant, high-contrast screen, responsive fingerprint sensor, and a high-quality 8MP rear camera with an f/1.9 aperture for improved low-light performance. However, some users note cons such as average battery life from the 4,000mAh cell under heavy use, underwhelming downward-firing stereo speakers, and a lack of NFC or vibration functionality.

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