Galaxy tab s8

Contents • • • • As with all of Samsung’s newly announced products, we’ve got all the details on the Tab S8, from specs to design and pricing. Samsung hasn’t shaken up its formula all that much, but it is making one big change — and we do mean big. Ajay Kumar As with the Galaxy Tab S7 that was released in 2020, Samsung is releasing multiple models of the Galaxy Tab S8. Where the Tab S7 had two models, the Tab S8 is embracing the same scheme as the current line of Related • • • Samsung’s Tab series hasn’t had a consistent lineup of devices in a while, with the Tab S5 launching with only an E model and the Tab S6 having a Lite model. The Tab S7 was actually the first to launch as a pair of devices, and now the Tab S8 is expanding that to three. Adding an Ultra model is clearly intended to lure away would-be Ajay Kumar It’s evident that the The company previously dinged Apple over its use of the notch, instead focusing on its Infinity branded displays that had hole punches. With the S8 Ultra, Samsung is going the Apple way and adopting the notch on its large-screen device to accommodate the front-facing dual camera sensors. This isn’t the first time Samsung mocked Apple for a controversial change it then adopted shortly later. It’s become standard practice, from eliminating headphone jacks on phones to ditching the charger in the box. Ajay Kumar High-end specs are par for the course for Samsung’s S series phones, and the S8 tablets are no different. The Leading the charge are...

Tablets in Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 series are Android's answer to Apple's pro-level iPads, and the best devices for professional creative work on the platform. The Tab S8 is the smallest model in the lineup, but it still has plenty of power power, sports a beautiful 11-inch screen, and comes with Samsung's excellent S Pen stylus. We're also fans of Samsung's productivity-focused Dex mode, which bridges the gap between Android and Chrome OS. But at $699.99, the Galaxy Tab S8 costs more than comparable iPads and Windows tablets, while offering fewer pro apps than those devices. Until Android's tablet experience catches up to the competition, all high-end The Smallest Tab S8 Three versions of the Galaxy Tab S8 are available. The 11-inch Galaxy Tab S8 I'm reviewing here feels like the most natural competitor to Chrome tablets and iPads. The $899.99, 12.4-inch Galaxy Tab S8+ is physically larger; it sports an AMOLED display rather than an LCD, has a bigger battery, and offers 5G connectivity. Finally, the $1,099.99, 14.6-inch Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is one of the largest tablets I've seen—it's just as usable as a small TV as it is a gigantic sketchpad. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. (Opens in a new window) The Galaxy Tab S8 looks pretty standard, with a black-glass front, a silver metal frame, and squared-off edges. It measures 9.99 by 6.51 by 0.29 inches (HWD) and weighs 1.11 pounds, which makes it a little ta...

The Galaxy Tab S8 is the latest iteration, and while at $699 for the base model, it can’t compete with the affordability of the standard iPad. However, it may win over some buyers considering the iPad Air with superior battery life, the powerful DeX mode, a beautiful display and the included S Pen. Samsung is also finally getting some help from Google with Android 13, introducing a number of tablet optimizations for the first time in years. Price: $699 CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 RAM: 8GB Storage: 128GB Display: 11-inch LCD, (2560 x 1600) 120Hz Battery: 12:53 Size: 10 x 6.5 x 0.25 inches Weight: 1.1 pounds • Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (Silver) at Amazon for £650 While iPhone owners are unlikely to stray from Apple for a tablet, if you are in the Android ecosystem, the Galaxy Tab S8 deserves your attention. It is easily one of the While Samsung includes its excellent S Pen with the tablet, if you want your Tab S8 to do some light laptop work, you should consider either the Book Cover Keyboard Slim for $139 or the Book Cover Keyboard for $199. Both offer a traditional keyboard and stand functionality;the latter adds a touchpad. Samsung raised the price of the Galaxy Tab S8 by $50 compared to the Galaxy Tab S7, which is unfortunate given that Apple held strong on its $599 starting price for the iPad Air 2022. The Tab S8 makes up for that discrepancy by including the S Pen (Apple Pencil is $129) and it features double the iPad Air’s 64GB of storage, but it's not ideal for the ...

Bottom line: The Galaxy Tab S8+ emulates the Galaxy Tab S7+ in its design while adding scratch-proof materials, faster connectivity with optional 5G, improved S Pen responsiveness, a vastly improved selfie camera, and game-changing software upgrades for using several apps at once. While somewhat tricky to hold, it's much lighter than the Tab S8 Ultra and iPad Pro while offering plenty of power. Just be prepared to buy a fast charger and keyboard cover on top of the high price. With the Galaxy Tab S8+, Samsung brought back the last model's best features while improving on its weak points. Retaining the same design, display, and battery as before, the Tab S8+ added an upgraded processor, more base RAM, a wider selfie camera, and faster Wi-Fi connectivity. More importantly, Samsung took matters into its own hands with One UI 4, using the same software tools from its foldable phones to take better advantage of the 12.4 inches of display real estate. • Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (Silver) at Amazon for £650 For anyone interested in the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+, the question isn't whether or not it's a fantastic device; the only competition it has for the title of Source: Michael Hicks / Android Central (Image credit: Source: Michael Hicks / Android Central) The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ costs $900 for the standard 8GB/128GB variant and comes in three colors: Graphite, Silver, or Pink Gold. The 8GB/256GB variant is priced at $980, while the 5G-enabled Tab S8+ costs $1,100 and is restricted...

In other words, the Tab S8 family offers something for everyone, and like Goldilocks, one of the three tablets should be just right for whatever you want to do. Whether it’s writing a to-do list with the S-Pen, shutting out background traffic noise on a video call or making the tablet just a little more private, Samsung's Tab S8 tablets offer a slew of useful features. To help you get more out of yours, I've compiled this handy list of tips you should know and features you should enable in order to make the most of your new Samsung Galaxy Tab S8. Each takes no more than a minute and doesn’t require any prior experience with Android, but can significantly improve your experience with the tablet. In other words, these tips and tricks make a good thing even better. (Image credit: Future) Start at the Home Screen by opening the Camera app and tapping on Video at the bottom. There are now icons for Settings, flash, aspect ratio and shooting resolution. I picked UHD (3840 by 2160) but could have used HD (1280 by 720) or Full HD (1920 by 1080) if I wanted to record video that takes up less space. Be careful when shooting 4K video, because using the UHD setting eats up storage space faster than snacks on the set of “My 600 Pound Life”. Once it’s set up, press the red dot on the right to start shooting and the black square when you call “Cut” -- the videos pop up in the tablet’s Gallery app. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: Sharing stuff with friends I have my scene in the digital can and al...

The problem with buying an iPad if you own an Android phone is that you miss out on a lot of the system integrations that come with using an iPhone and an iPad together. Apps that you own on your phone need to be repurchased on the tablet, you don’t get system-level things like the ability to hotspot your phone from the tablet, and the two devices never feel as connected or coherent as if they both ran the same platform. That isn’t to say Samsung has come as far as Apple in those integrations, nor is it to say that the traditional Android tablet gripes — namely, a much smaller pool of optimized apps — don’t apply here. The Tab S8 and S8 Plus are also expensive tablets, starting at $699.99 and $899.99, respectively, before you add any accessories like a case or keyboard. But they do provide us a glimpse of an Android-first ecosystem that hasn’t really existed before. Visually, the new tablets are identical to the prior models. They come with the same 11-inch 120Hz LCD or 12.4-inch 120Hz OLED screens and have the same Dolby Atmos quad speakers. Just like before, the hardware is impressive, and either tablet provides an excellent video watching experience. Performance is also very good, with smooth responsiveness, quick app loading, and no “jelly scrolling” issues to be found. These are priced like premium tablets, and they feel like it, which is a good thing. Between the two, I prefer the smaller Tab S8, which is easier to hold in one hand and more comfortable for the kinds ...