Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Specs: Everything You Need To Know

Published on

February 13, 2024

Zara Ali

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab S8 tablet at the Galaxy Unpacked event in 2022. The tablet is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, ultra-wide front cameras, a three-microphone setup for better audio capture, and more flagship-level features. In this article, we will cover all the specs, features, pricing and availability information about the Galaxy Tab S8.

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Highlights

Powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset
11-inch TFT WQXGA display with 120Hz refresh rate
S Pen pre-bundled
Fingerprint scanner (side-mounted)
Quad stereo speaker with Dolby Atmos
Supported by multiple accessories
45W fast-charging
Available in Graphite, Silver and Pink Gold

Full Specifications

Tablet	Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
Operating System	Android 12-based One UI
Display	11-inch WQXGA TFT display (2560 x 1600 pixels) with 120Hz refresh rate
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Graphics	Adreno next-gen GPU
Storage	128GB/256GB
Memory (RAM)	8GB RAM
Main Camera	13MP+6MP dual camera
Front Camera	12MP
Connectivity	5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 ax, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.2
Ports and Connections	USB Type-C
Battery	Li-Po 8,000mAh, 45W wired charging
Security	side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Dimensions	253.8×165.3×6.3mm
Weight	503 g

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: The Basics

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 tablet belongs to the flagship lineup of tablets. It features an 11-inch WQXGA TFT display with a 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution and 120Hz refresh rate that’s great for watching videos and playing high-end games.

Under the hood, the Tab S8 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor paired with Adreno next-gen GPU. It was first launched with Android 12 operating system and One UI 4.1 interface. However, it has since been upgraded to Android 13-based OneUI 5.1 featuring advanced features and UI.

The Galaxy Tab S8 boasts 8GB of RAM with up to 128GB/256GB storage. It also includes a microSD card slot that can further expand the storage. On the camera front, the tablet sports a 13MP+6MP dual camera on the rear and a 12MP front-facing camera. With this tablet, you get a Quad Stereo speaker setup with Dolby Atmos. It also comes pre-bundled with an S Pen that supports Bluetooth connectivity.

Other connectivity features (based on the variant you get) include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 ax, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS + GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, and USB 3.2 Type-C. An 8,000mAh battery with 45W Fast Charging completes the package. The tablet measures 253.8×165.3×6.3mm and weighs 503 grams.

Pricing and Availability

The Galaxy Tab S8 launched at a starting price of $699 in the US and £649 in the UK. The tablet is up for purchase via Samsung’s official online and offline stores along with online retailers like Amazon and Best Buy.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Alternatives

If you are looking for an alternative for the Tab S8 at its current price point, then you can consider Google’s Pixel Tablet, OnePlus Pad, or even Lenovo Tab M10 Plus that will cost much less. However, if you have budget and want something latest then you should consider the upgraded version i.e. Galaxy Tab S9.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8

Read now: Our Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Review

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra are the best Android tablets you can buy right now. We get fantastic and large Super AMOLED screens, a good LCD, and the fantastic S Pen stylus is included and has tons of software support. The tablets are super fast, have premium-feeling metal bodies, great speakers, and features like fingerprint scanners. I also like that Samsung offers up-to-date software with long software updates to come.

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