If you’re in the market for an Android tablet, do yourself a favor and don’t look anywhere else besides the new Galaxy Tab S8 lineup from Samsung. I can give you one reason why, too: Software updates.
Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy Tab S8 lineup will receive four years of Android OS upgrades, along with 5 years of security updates. For an Android device, let alone an Android tablet, that’s remarkable. In addition to Samsung’s amazing software support, you’re getting a really sleek looking slate with S Pen support, plus all of the multitasking and creative features you’d expect from a tablet.
There are three models to choose from in this lineup. There’s the smallest Tab S8, medium Tab S8+, and the honker Tab S8 Ultra. Below you can view the spec breakdown for each device, but the highlights for all three include the speaker setup, S Pen support, microSD support, and 120Hz displays.
The Galaxy Tab S8 lineup is up for pre-order today (Feb. 9), with general availability beginning February 25. The Tab S8 starts at $699, the Tab S8+ starts at $899, and the Tab S8 Ultra starts at $1,099. For those who pre-order, which would be a good idea, customers will get a free Slim Book Cover Keyboard if you get an S8 or S8+, or get a Backlit Book Cover Keyboard if you order a S8 Ultra.
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Galaxy Tab S8 Lineup Specs
| Galaxy Tab S8 | Galaxy Tab S8+ | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| Display | 11-inch, 2560 x 1600, 276ppi LTPS TFT, 120Hz | 12.4-inch, 2800 x 1752, 266ppi Super AMOLED, 120Hz | 14.6-inch, 2960 x 1848, 240ppi Super AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Processor | 4nm 64-bit Octa -Core Processor | 4nm 64-bit Octa -Core Processor | 4nm 64-bit Octa -Core Processor |
| RAM + Storage | 8/12GB + 128/256GB MicroSD up to 1TB | 8/12GB + 128/256GB MicroSD up to 1TB | 8/12/16GB + 12 8/256/512GB MicroSD up to 1TB |
| Cameras | Rear: 13MP AF, 6MP Ultra Wide (Dual), Flash Front: 12MP (Ultra-Wide) | Rear: 13MP AF, 6MP Ultra Wide (Dual), Flash Front: 12MP (Ultra-Wide) | Rear: 13MP AF, 6MP Ultra Wide (Dual), Flash Front: 12MP (Wide) + 12MP (Ultra-Wide) |
| Battery | 8,000mAh Up to 45W Charging | 10,900mAh Up to 45W Charging | 11,200mAh Up to 45W Charging |
| Connectivity | 5G, LTE, WiFi 6E ( (802.11 a /b/s/n/ac/ax), WiFi Direct Bluetooth v5.2 | 5G, LTE, WiFi 6E ( (802.11 a /b/s/n/ac/ax), WiFi Direct Bluetooth v5.2 | 5G, LTE, WiFi 6E ( (802.11 a /b/s/n/ac/ax), WiFi Direct Bluetooth v5.2 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer , Geomagnetic, Gyro, Light, Fingerprint, and Hall Sensor | Accelerometer , Geomagnetic, Gyro, Light, Fingerprint, and Hall Sensor | Accelerometer , Geomagnetic, Gyro, Light, Fingerprint, and Hall Sensor |
| Other | Quad Stereo Speakers, 3 Microphones, GPS, Samsung Knox, S Pen | Quad Stereo Speakers, 3 Microphones, GPS, Samsung Knox, S Pen | Quad Stereo Speakers, 3 Microphones, GPS, Samsung Knox, S Pen |
| Dimensions | 105.3 x 253.8 x 0.5mm 503g WiFi, 507g 5G | 185 x 285 x 5.7mm 567g WiFi, 572g 5G | 208.6 x 326.4 x 5.5mm 726g WiFi, 728g 5G |
| Colors | Graphite, Silver, Pink Gold | Graphite, Silver Pink Gold | Graphite |