Galaxy Tab S8 series — All we know about Samsung’s upcoming flagship tablet series

Feb 8, 2022

By: Marcia Sekhose

Galaxy Tab S8 launch

Samsung is launching the Galaxy Tab S8 series on February 9 along with the Galaxy S22 smartphones.

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Flagship series

This is Samsung’s flagship tablet series succeeding the Galaxy Tab S7. There are three models expected this year - Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8 Plus and Tab S8 Ultra.

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Galaxy Tab S8

Leaks suggest Galaxy Tab S8 will feature an 11-inch 120Hz display, and launch in 8GB 128GB and 12GB 256GB variants.

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Battery, charging

The Galaxy Tab S8 is said to pack an 8,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.

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Galaxy Tab S8 Plus

The Galaxy Tab S8 Plus will feature a larger 12.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

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Battery, charging

The mid-variant will have a 10,090mAH battery with 45W fast charging support.

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Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra

The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra will feature a 14,6-inch 120Hz display making it the largest and also launch with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

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Battery, charging

The most premium in the series will pack an 11,200mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.

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Processor

All three tablets are said to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

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Fingerprint sensor

The Galaxy Tab S8 will house a side-mounted fingerprint sensor but the Tab S8 Plus and Tab S8 Ultra will have an in-display fingerprint sensor.

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