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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£620RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:11 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

8.6/10

Overall score

Score
8.6/ 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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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

90%

8.5

Technical score

10%

8.9

User score

★Better than 93% of tablets
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 10
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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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â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

Overall score

30%

7.2

Price

â–²Better than 89%
8.5

Technical score

Technical score
8.5/ 10
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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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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

22%

9.2

Performance

20%

7.5

Display

16%

9.0

Camera

14%

8.7

Battery

12%

8.6

Connectivity

8%

8.7

Software & Features

5%

7.7

Design

3%

7.8

Audio & Multimedia

★Better than 92%
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 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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â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

â–²Better than 86%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £620
Best rankings
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Available versions:
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Technical Specifications of tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.5/ 10
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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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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components:

22%

9.2

Performance

20%

7.5

Display

16%

9.0

Camera

14%

8.7

Battery

12%

8.6

Connectivity

8%

8.7

Software & Features

5%

7.7

Design

3%

7.8

Audio & Multimedia

8.5
User score
User score
8.9/ 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 86% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

8.9
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 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
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â–² Better than 81% of models
Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB) has a user popularity of 8.3 points, which is lower than 80.7% of Tablets.
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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–² Better than 89% of models
Score components:

70%

8.6

Overall score

30%

7.2

Price

8.2
RAM capacity
12 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 90.1% of tablets and equal to that of 6.1% of tablets.
Process node
4 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 4 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 88.2% of tablets and equal to the node used in 8.5% of tablets.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 76.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15.7% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
1,708 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 1,708 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is higher than the score of 79.2% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 93.7% of tablets and equal to those in 0.6% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2560×1600
This tablet has a screen resolution of 2560×1600 which is higher than that of 77.6% of tablets and equal to that of 10.1% of tablets.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 80.4% of tablets and equal to that in 10.8% of tablets.
Display type
LCD
This tablet uses a LCD display type. 83% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
274 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 274 ppi which is higher than that of 80.4% of tablets and equal to that of 2.3% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 display glass which is stronger than that on 93.8% of tablets and equal to that on 5.8% 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
13 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 13 MP which is higher than that of 74% of tablets and equal to that of 21.6% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
12 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 12 MP which is higher than in 90% of tablets and equal to that in 6.2% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.0 which is wider than that of 57.5% of tablets and equal to that of 24.5% 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
8,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 8,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 70.6% of tablets and equal to those in 3.9% of tablets.
Charging speed
45 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 45 W which is faster than in 83.8% of tablets and equal to speeds in 6.7% of tablets.
Battery life
15 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 15 hours, which is longer than that of 85.6% of tablets and equal to that of 4.1% of tablets.
internet usage
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% 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
yes
This tablet supports 5G connectivity. 89% 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
no
This tablet does not receive direct OS updates. 79.7% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
yes
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.8% 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
503 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 503 g which is heavier than 54.7% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.2% 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
6.2 ms
Market range: <2 ms – >26 ms
This tablet has a pen latency of 6.2 ms, which is lower than that of 72.2% of tablets and equal to that of 1.5% of tablets.
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Number of microphones
3
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 3 microphones, which is more than in 87.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 5.2% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.6% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
4
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 4 speakers, which is more than in 70.9% of tablets and equal to the number in 22.7% 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 S8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 2x higher refresh rate
    This tablet has a higher refresh rate than the average tablet (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has refresh rate of 60 Hz.
    120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 5 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (15 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    internet usage
    15 hours vs 10 hours
  • 8 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (12 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 4 GB
  • 4x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 730 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 730 vs Mali-G51
  • 7 MP higher front camera megapixels
    This tablet has more front camera megapixels than the average tablet (12 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    12 MP vs 5 MP
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • 11.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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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    Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 WiFi
    the average tablet
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB) has a higher user score than the average tablet (8.90 vs 8.000).
    8.9 vs 8
  • 15.1% better value for money
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average tablet (8.17 vs 7.1).
    8.17 vs 7.1
  • 72.6% more popular
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB) is more popular than the average tablet (8.3 vs 4.8).
    8.3 vs 4.81
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 8 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (12 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 4 GB
  • 4x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 730 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 730 vs Mali-G51
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • 50% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 3.44x higher memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a higher memory bandwidth than the average tablet (51.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    51.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR5 vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR5 vs LPDDR3
  • 71.4% smaller process node
    This tablet uses a smaller process node than the average tablet (4 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    4 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2.34x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (1,708 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,708 points vs 729 points
  • 98.1% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (3,746 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    3,746 points vs 1,891 points
  • 1,334 MHz faster RAM speed
    This tablet has a higher RAM speed than the average tablet (3,200 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    3,200 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 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
  • Includes neural engine
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.7% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 25.8% faster GPU clock
    This tablet has a higher GPU frequency than the average tablet (818 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    818 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 2x higher refresh rate
    This tablet has a higher refresh rate than the average tablet (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has refresh rate of 60 Hz.
    120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2560×1600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2560×1600 vs 1920×1200
  • 22.3% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (274 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    274 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 0.9 inches larger screen size
    This tablet has a higher screen size than the average tablet (11 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    11 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 63 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (463 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    463 nits vs 400 nits
  • More durable display glass
    This tablet uses better display glass than the average tablet (Corning Gorilla Glass 5 vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 5 vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 99 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    500 nits vs 401 nits
  • Supports HDR10+ support
    This tablet supports HDR10+, the average tablet does not. 8% of tablets include HDR10+ support.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This tablet supports HDR10, the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets are HDR10 compatible.
  • 53 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (274 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    274 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
  • 7 MP higher front camera megapixels
    This tablet has more front camera megapixels than the average tablet (12 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    12 MP vs 5 MP
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 5 MP higher main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a higher main camera resolution than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet main camera has 8 MP megapixels.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28.1% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This tablet allows manual shutter speed control, the average tablet does not. 21.9% of tablets offer manual shutter speed control.
  • Allows manual focus
    This tablet allows manual focus control, the average tablet does not. 37.2% of tablets include manual focus.
  • Allows manual ISO
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Includes flash
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • 5 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (15 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    internet usage
    15 hours vs 10 hours
  • 2.5x faster charging speed
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (45 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    45 W vs 18 W
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • 21.6% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (8,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    8,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Supports 5G connectivity
    This tablet supports 5G connectivity, the average tablet does not. 11.1% of tablets are 5G compatible.
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.5% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This tablet supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • Newer USB version
    This tablet supports a newer USB version than the average tablet (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2). The average tablet uses USB USB 2.0.
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.2 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    5.2 vs 5.0
  • 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.
    Side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
  • 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
  • Includes on-device AI
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Supports live text recognition
    This tablet supports live text recognition, the average tablet does not. 34.9% of tablets can recognize text from images.
  • Allows app offloading
    This tablet allows app offloading, the average tablet does not. 26.4% of tablets support app offloading.
  • Supports dynamic theme
    This tablet features dynamic themes, the average tablet does not. 29% of tablets offer dynamic theming.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    This tablet features extra dim mode, the average tablet does not. 35.4% of tablets support extra diming.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 39.9% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • Includes stylus
    This tablet includes a stylus, the average tablet does not. 16.9% of tablets come with a stylus.
  • Suitable for drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • 1.7 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (6.3 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    6.3 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.6% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • Designed for kids
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • 2.8 ms lower pen latency
    This tablet has lower pen latency than the average tablet (6.2 ms vs 9 ms). The average tablet has pen latency of 9 ms.
    6.2 ms vs 9 ms
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • 2 more microphone/s
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (3 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    3 vs 1
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • Supports Bluetooth LE Audio
    This tablet supports Bluetooth LE Audio, the average tablet does not. 11.5% of tablets support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    LCD vs IPS LCD
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a worse front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • No 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This tablet does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average tablet does. 72.9% of tablets include a headphone jack.
  • 2.38x more expensive
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£620 vs £260).
    £620 vs £260
  • 78.5 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (253.8 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    253.8 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This tablet has a lower contrast ratio than the average tablet (1000:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,000:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 2.38x more expensive
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£620 vs £260).
    £620 vs £260
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    LCD vs IPS LCD
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This tablet has a lower contrast ratio than the average tablet (1000:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,000:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a worse front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • 78.5 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (253.8 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    253.8 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • No 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This tablet does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average tablet does. 72.9% of tablets include a headphone jack.

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In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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pcmag.com
15/03/2022
Summary of the review
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Review - PCMag
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theverge.com
08/04/2022
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 and S8 Plus review - The Verge
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reviewed.com
28/04/2022
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28/03/2022
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02/10/2023
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15/03/2022
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techradar.com
25/02/2022
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androidcentral.com
12/12/2022
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tomsguide.com
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09/02/2022
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01/04/2022
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09/02/2022
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29/04/2022
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 im Test: Das beste Android-Tablet mit 11 Zoll
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chip.de
21/04/2022
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computerbild.de
24/11/2022
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23/08/2022
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inside-digital.de
16/04/2022
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06/11/2023
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imtest.de
09/03/2022
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What customers like about Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB)

  • Fast and responsive performance driven by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor
  • Included S Pen stylus in the box, praised for low latency and smooth writing
  • Productivity-focused DeX mode which provides a desktop-like multi-window interface
  • High-quality 11-inch 120Hz display that feels snappy and fluid during use
  • Strong quad-speaker system with Dolby Atmos for immersive sound quality
  • Expandable storage via a microSD card slot up to 1TB
  • Premium, slim, and lightweight build quality

What customers don't like about Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB)

  • Android tablet app ecosystem lacks the variety of pro-level creative apps found on iPadOS
  • Uses an LCD panel instead of the superior AMOLED screens found on the S8+ and S8 Ultra models
  • Does not include a wall charger in the box, requiring a separate purchase for fast charging
  • Occasionally unreliable facial recognition for biometric authentication
  • Battery life, while decent, may be shorter than some competitors under heavy usage
  • Cameras are considered acceptable but unremarkable compared to flagship tablets

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 WiFi (12GB + 256GB) is a high-performance 11-inch tablet featuring a smooth 120Hz LTPS LCD display and a flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. This specific variant offers a robust 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, expandable up to 1TB via microSD, making it highly capable for multitasking and professional work. Main characteristics include an included low-latency S Pen, quad speakers with Dolby Atmos, and a large 8,000mAh battery supporting 45W fast charging. Primary pros are its premium aluminum build, excellent productivity features via Samsung DeX mode, and ultra-wide 12MP front camera with auto-framing for high-quality video calls. Notable cons include the use of an LCD panel rather than the more vibrant AMOLED found on larger S8 models and the lack of a wall charger included in the box.

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