vs
6.1Display9.0
7.8Performance8.0
4.5Battery9.2
5.0Memory & storage8.9
7.7Features9.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
iPad (2025)Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
| iPad (2025) | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 248.6 mm | 326.4 mm | −77.8 mm |
| Width | 179.5 mm | 208.6 mm | −29.1 mm |
| Thickness | 7 mm | 5.5 mm | +1.5 mm |
| Weight | 477 g | 726 g | −249 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is iPad (2025) better than Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra?
- Geekbench 6 (multi-core)6,157 vs 4,000+54%
- AnTuTu score1,414,489 vs 1,288,476+10%
- Weight477 g vs 726 g+52%
- eSIMYes · Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: No
- CPU frequency3.46 GHz vs 3 GHz+15%
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,604 vs 2,300+13%
- Pixel density264 ppi vs 240 ppi+10%
- Charged in 30 min34% vs 33%+3%
Why is Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra better than iPad (2025)?
- RAM6 GB vs 16 GB2.7×
- Refresh rate60 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
- Battery capacity7,606 mAh vs 11,200 mAh+47%
- OLED panelNo · iPad (2025): Yes
- Screen size11″ vs 14.6″+33%
- Measured brightness466 nits vs 600 nits+29%
- Memory card slotNo · iPad (2025): Yes
- Ultra-wide cameraNo · iPad (2025): Yes
- Peak brightness500 nits vs 600 nits+20%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
- USB version2 vs 3.2+60%
- CPU cores6 vs 8+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 477 g | 726 g |
| Thickness | 7 mm | 5.5 mm |
| Height | 248.6 mm | 326.4 mm |
| Width | 179.5 mm | 208.6 mm |
| Frame | Aluminium | — |
| Back | Aluminium | — |
| Glass protection | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Colours | Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow | Graphite |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 11″ | 14.6″ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| OLED panel | No | Yes |
| Resolution (short side) | 1,640 px | 1,848 px |
| Resolution (long side) | 2,360 px | 2,960 px |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 240 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits |
| Measured brightness | 466 nits | 600 nits |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 80.1% | 90% |
| HDR | — | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Chip maker | Apple | Qualcomm |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU cores | 6 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 3.46 GHz | 3 GHz |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Adreno 730 |
| AnTuTu score | 1,414,489 | 1,288,476 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi-core) | 6,157 | 4,000 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,604 | 2,300 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage (base) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | UFS 3.1 |
| Memory card slot | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 7,606 mAh | 11,200 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Active use (test) | 9.4 h | — |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Charged in 30 min | 34% | 33% |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular (LTE) | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
| Dual SIM | No | No |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| USB version | 2 | 3.2 |
| Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort) | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite navigation | GLONASS | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Features | ||
| Stylus support | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker loudness | -28.8 LUFS | — |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes | Under display |
| Barometer | Yes | — |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 12 MP | 13 MP |
| Rear camera aperture | f/1.8 | f/2 |
| Rear cameras | 1 | 2 |
| Ultra-wide camera | No | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Max video | 4K | 4K |
| 4K video frame rate | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| 4K front-camera video | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | iPadOS 18.3.2 | Android 12 |
| Platform | iPadOS | Android |
| Interface | — | One UI 6.1.1 |
| Major OS updates promised | — | 4 |
| EU label | ||
| Energy class | G | — |
| Battery charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
| Endurance per cycle | 67 h | — |
| Repairability class | C | — |
| Drop resistance class | E | — |
