
The Tab S8 and S8 Plus start with 8GB of RAM (only the Ultra offers up to 16GB of RAM). Like the new Galaxy S22 line, all the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 tablets are running the same 4nm Octa Core processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon or Exynos, depending on the market). So, yes, Samsung gets credit for including a lovely S Pen in each Tab S8 package, but the savings over a comparable iPad and Apple Pencil are essentially a wash. Thanks to an included microSD slot, that storage is upgradeable to 1TB. This Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus starts at $899.99 for 128GB and the S Pen.

Apple charges $129 for its Apple Pencil 2, but the starting price of the iPad Air 4th Generation is $699 (64GB). It’s worth noting that the entire Galaxy Tab S8 line ships with an S Pen stylus in the box. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus with S Pen (Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff) On the front is a 12MP ultra-wide camera, which again was good enough for video calls but can’t compare to the selfie cameras we’ve seen on the Galaxy S22 series. This photography won’t match Samsung’s smartphones, but it’s still strong enough for any social media pics or for other apps such as augmented reality experiences. We experimented with this a little during our testing time and the results were what you’d expect for a tablet of this type.


On the rear of the tablet is a 13MP main camera with a 6MP ultra-wide option for when you need more in your shots. But it’s all relative, you may want to opt for a larger screen if you’re after the larger product, or you may prefer to carry a smaller device. These screens don’t feel that big considering the Tab S8 Ultra features a 14.6-inch display. The picture improvement isn’t instantly noticeable here, but we enjoyed the experience on this screen as well. The Tab S8 Plus has a 12.4-inch display that has a higher resolution of 2800 x 1752.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (left) and Tab S8 Plus (Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)
