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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

What Galaxy Tab S8+ does better (4) and where Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra wins (14) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+
Samsung · 2022Galaxy Tab S8+
8.9Score
4 advantages≈ $1,050
vs
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Samsung · 2023Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
9.2Score
14 advantages≈ $1,300
Higher score
8.4Display9.4
8.0Performance8.1
8.4Battery7.9
8.9Memory & storage9.7
9.4Features9.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Galaxy Tab S8+Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
185 × 2855.7208.6 × 326.45.5
Galaxy Tab S8+Galaxy Tab S9 UltraDifference
Height285 mm326.4 mm−41.4 mm
Width185 mm208.6 mm−23.6 mm
Thickness5.7 mm5.5 mm+0.2 mm
Weight567 g732 g−165 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Galaxy Tab S8+ better than Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra?

  1. AnTuTu score1,288,476 vs 1,199,328+7%
  2. Weight567 g vs 732 g+29%
  3. Pixel density266 ppi vs 239 ppi+11%
  4. Charged in 30 min33% vs 32%+3%

Why is Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra better than Galaxy Tab S8+?

  1. Storage (max)512 GB vs 1,024 GB2×
  2. Battery capacity10,090 mAh vs 11,200 mAh+11%
  3. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,221 vs 3,829+72%
  4. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,773 vs 4,835+28%
  5. Screen size12.4″ vs 14.6″+18%
  6. Peak brightness600 nits vs 930 nits+55%
  7. Measured brightness460 nits vs 642 nits+40%
  8. Storage (base)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  9. eSIMNo · Galaxy Tab S8+: Yes
  10. CPU frequency3 GHz vs 3.36 GHz+12%
  11. Screen-to-body ratio84.6% vs 90.7%+7%
  12. Resolution (long side)2,800 px vs 2,960 px+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight567 g732 g
Thickness5.7 mm5.5 mm
Height285 mm326.4 mm
Width185 mm208.6 mm
Frame—Aluminium
Back—Aluminium
Ingress protection—IP68
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx8
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass
ColoursGraphite, Silver, Pink GoldBeige, Graphite
Display
Screen size12.4″14.6″
PanelSuper AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (short side)1,752 px1,848 px
Resolution (long side)2,800 px2,960 px
Pixel density266 ppi239 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits930 nits
Measured brightness460 nits642 nits
Screen-to-body ratio84.6%90.7%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process4 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3 GHz3.36 GHz
GPUAdreno 730Adreno 740
AnTuTu score1,288,4761,199,328
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,7734,835
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,2213,829
Memory
RAM16 GB16 GB
Storage (max)512 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)128 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0
Memory card slotYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity10,090 mAh11,200 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Active use (test)—11.1 h
Wired charging45 W45 W
Charged in 30 min33%32%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesYes
5GYesYes
eSIMNoYes
Dual SIMNoYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.25.3
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
USB version3.23.2
Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort)YesYes
NFCNoNo
GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stylus supportYesYes
Stereo speakersYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness—-21.2 LUFS
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayUnder display
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Rear camera aperturef/2f/2
Rear cameras22
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps30 fps
Front camera12 MP12 MP
4K front-camera videoYesYes
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 13
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceOne UI 6.1.1One UI 6
Major OS updates promised44
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