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8.3Display7.3
6.9Performance7.8
6.6Battery6.7
4.6Memory & storage7.0
6.4Features9.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Pad ProGalaxy Tab S8
| Pad Pro | Galaxy Tab S8 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 264.3 mm | 253.8 mm | +10.5 mm |
| Width | 171.4 mm | 165.3 mm | +6.1 mm |
| Thickness | 5.8 mm | 6.3 mm | −0.5 mm |
| Weight | 485 g | 503 g | −18 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Pad Pro better than Galaxy Tab S8?
- OLED panelYes · Galaxy Tab S8: No
- Battery capacity8,600 mAh vs 8,000 mAh+7%
- Screen size11.5″ vs 11″+5%
- Peak brightness600 nits vs 550 nits+9%
- CPU frequency3.2 GHz vs 3 GHz+7%
- Weight485 g vs 503 g+4%
- Thickness5.8 mm vs 6.3 mm+9%
Why is Galaxy Tab S8 better than Pad Pro?
- RAM6 GB vs 12 GB2×
- Wired charging20 W vs 45 W2.2×
- Storage (max)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
- Cellular (LTE)No · Pad Pro: Yes
- Refresh rate90 Hz vs 120 Hz+33%
- GPSNo · Pad Pro: Yes
- Max video1080p vs 4K
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
- Process7 nm vs 4 nm+75%
- Pixel density263 ppi vs 274 ppi+4%
- Front camera8 MP vs 12 MP+50%
- USB version3.1 vs 3.2+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 485 g | 503 g |
| Thickness | 5.8 mm | 6.3 mm |
| Height | 264.3 mm | 253.8 mm |
| Width | 171.4 mm | 165.3 mm |
| Frame | Aluminium | — |
| Back | Aluminium | — |
| Glass protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Colours | Silver | Graphite, Silver, Pink Gold |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 11.5″ | 11″ |
| Panel | OLED | TFT LCD |
| OLED panel | Yes | No |
| Resolution (short side) | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Resolution (long side) | 2,560 px | 2,560 px |
| Pixel density | 263 ppi | 274 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 550 nits |
| Measured brightness | — | 533 nits |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 84.6% | 83.6% |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Chip maker | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Process | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 3.2 GHz | 3 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Adreno 730 |
| AnTuTu score | — | 1,259,701 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi-core) | — | 3,656 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 2,215 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage (base) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Memory card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 8,600 mAh | 8,000 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired charging | 20 W | 45 W |
| Charged in 30 min | — | 38% |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular (LTE) | No | Yes |
| 5G | — | Yes |
| eSIM | No | No |
| Dual SIM | No | No |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| USB version | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort) | — | 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 |
| 3D face unlock (Face ID) | Yes | — |
| Sensors | Infrared Face ID, fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Rear camera aperture | — | f/2 |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Ultra-wide camera | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Max video | 1080p | 4K |
| 4K video frame rate | — | 60 fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP |
| 4K front-camera video | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| Platform | Android | Android |
| Interface | ZUI 12.5 | One UI 6.1.1 |
| Major OS updates promised | — | 4 |
