Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series tipped to launch with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series Rumors
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We all know Samsung is launching the Galaxy Tab S8 series this year. The upcoming Tab S8 series will include three devices – Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8 Plus, and Tab S8 Ultra. In this article, we will go through the rumors, specifications, features of the Samsung Galaxy Tab Series (Tab S8, S8 Plus, and S8 Ultra).

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Rumors:

Design and Display

WinFuture has leaked all the possible specifications of the upcoming Galaxy Tab S8 Series. This time around, we have a Tab S8 Ultra too. The top-tier variant will feature a huge 14.6” Super AMOLED display. The panel sports a 120Hz refresh rate, 2960 x 1848 pixel resolution, Gorilla Glass 5 protection, and a peak brightness of 420 nits. While all the specifications are big and bold, I hope the tablet will boast a maximum brightness of around 1000 nits.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Rumored Design

Performance

Over on to the performance side of things, all the three devices in the Tab S8 lineup are rumored to arrive with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. They will also ship with Android 12-based OneUI 4.1 out of the box. In terms of memory, the Tab S8 Ultra will be configurable with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

Camera 

Moving on, the tablet houses two 12MP selfie cameras on a notch—one primary and an ultrawide sensor. On the back, all three devices are stated to have a 13MP primary lens and a 6MP ultra-wide sensor. 

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Specifications:

  • Dimension: 208.6 x 326.4 x 5.5-inch, 728 grams
  • Display: 14.6″ Super AMOLED, 420nits, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 5
  • Rear Camera: Dual (13MP primary, 6MP ultra-wide lens)
  • Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm)
  • Memory: 8/16GB RAM, up to 512GB storage
  • Audio: Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Battery: 11200mAh
  • Software: Android 12 based One UI 4.1

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Price (Expected)

Although we don’t have reliable data for the price of Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, it’s expected to cost around EUR 1,040 and EUR 1,220.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+, S8 Rumors:

Moving on, the Galaxy Tab S8+ will have a slightly larger screen than its predecessor, which is 12.7-inch. Again, it’s an sAMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. On the other hand, the vanilla Tab S8 will enjoy an 11-inch 120Hz LTPS LCD display.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ Camera

Likewise, the Tab S8+ and S8 will retail in a sole 8GB RAM variant with 256GB of storage. As for the optics, they will feature a 12MP sensor on the front and a 13MP+ 6MP sensor combo on the back.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+, S8 Specifications:

  • Dimension:
    • S8: 253.8 x 165.4 x 6.3-inch, 507 grams
    • S8+: 285 x 185 x 5.7-inch, 567grams 
  • Display:
    • S8: 11-inch, LTPS TFT, 500nits, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 5
    • S8+: 12.7 inch Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 420 nits, Gorilla Glass 5
  • Rear Camera:  Dual (13MP primary, 6MP ultra-wide)
  • Front Camera: Single (12MP primary)
  • Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm)
  • Memory: 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage
  • Audio: Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Battery:
    • S8: 8000mAh
    • S8+: 10090mAh
  • Software: Android 12 based One UI 4.1

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, S8 Plus Price (Expected)

As for the pricing, the Tab S8 and S8+ are estimated to cost between EUR 680 to 900 and EUR 880 to 1110, respectively.

  • Meanwhile, check out our long-term review of the Samsung Galaxy A52.