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8.4Display7.3
8.7Performance7.8
8.7Battery6.7
9.1Memory & storage7.0
7.0Features9.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
MagicPad 13Galaxy Tab S8
| MagicPad 13 | Galaxy Tab S8 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 291.7 mm | 253.8 mm | +37.9 mm |
| Width | 191.1 mm | 165.3 mm | +25.8 mm |
| Thickness | 6.5 mm | 6.3 mm | +0.2 mm |
| Weight | 660 g | 503 g | +157 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is MagicPad 13 better than Galaxy Tab S8?
- Battery capacity10,050 mAh vs 8,000 mAh+26%
- Storage (max)512 GB vs 256 GB2×
- RAM16 GB vs 12 GB+33%
- Refresh rate144 Hz vs 120 Hz+20%
- Screen size13″ vs 11″+18%
- Wired charging66 W vs 45 W+47%
- Peak brightness700 nits vs 550 nits+27%
- Storage (base)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
- Resolution (short side)1,840 px vs 1,600 px+15%
- Resolution (long side)2,880 px vs 2,560 px+12%
- Screen-to-body ratio88.7% vs 83.6%+6%
Why is Galaxy Tab S8 better than MagicPad 13?
- Cellular (LTE)No · MagicPad 13: Yes
- 5GNo · MagicPad 13: Yes
- Weight660 g vs 503 g+31%
- Memory card slotNo · MagicPad 13: Yes
- GPSNo · MagicPad 13: Yes
- Ultra-wide cameraNo · MagicPad 13: Yes
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
- CPU frequency2.84 GHz vs 3 GHz+6%
- Pixel density263 ppi vs 274 ppi+4%
- Front camera9 MP vs 12 MP+33%
- Process5 nm vs 4 nm+25%
- Thickness6.5 mm vs 6.3 mm+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 660 g | 503 g |
| Thickness | 6.5 mm | 6.3 mm |
| Height | 291.7 mm | 253.8 mm |
| Width | 191.1 mm | 165.3 mm |
| Glass protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Colours | Gray, Blue, Gold | Graphite, Silver, Pink Gold |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 13″ | 11″ |
| Panel | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| OLED panel | No | No |
| Resolution (short side) | 1,840 px | 1,600 px |
| Resolution (long side) | 2,880 px | 2,560 px |
| Pixel density | 263 ppi | 274 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits | 550 nits |
| Measured brightness | — | 533 nits |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 88.7% | 83.6% |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Chip maker | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2.84 GHz | 3 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 730 |
| AnTuTu score | — | 1,259,701 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi-core) | — | 3,656 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 2,215 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage (base) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
| Memory card slot | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 10,050 mAh | 8,000 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 45 W |
| Charged in 30 min | — | 38% |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular (LTE) | No | Yes |
| 5G | No | Yes |
| eSIM | No | No |
| Dual SIM | No | No |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| USB version | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort) | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| GPS | No | Yes |
| Satellite navigation | — | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Features | ||
| Stylus support | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Fingerprint sensor | — | Side / power button |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only) | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Rear camera aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Rear cameras | 1 | 2 |
| Ultra-wide camera | No | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Max video | 4K | 4K |
| 4K video frame rate | 30 fps | 60 fps |
| Front camera | 9 MP | 12 MP |
| 4K front-camera video | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| Platform | Android | Android |
| Interface | MagicOS 7.2 | One UI 6.1.1 |
| Major OS updates promised | — | 4 |
