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8.4Display9.1
8.0Performance8.5
8.4Battery7.8
8.9Memory & storage9.4
9.4Features8.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Galaxy Tab S8+Pad 6S Pro 12.4
| Galaxy Tab S8+ | Pad 6S Pro 12.4 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 285 mm | 278.7 mm | +6.3 mm |
| Width | 185 mm | 191.6 mm | −6.6 mm |
| Thickness | 5.7 mm | 6.3 mm | −0.6 mm |
| Weight | 567 g | 590 g | −23 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Galaxy Tab S8+ better than Pad 6S Pro 12.4?
- OLED panelYes · Pad 6S Pro 12.4: No
- Cellular (LTE)Yes · Pad 6S Pro 12.4: No
- 5GYes · Pad 6S Pro 12.4: No
- Major OS updates promised4 vs 3+33%
- Memory card slotYes · Pad 6S Pro 12.4: No
- GPSYes · Pad 6S Pro 12.4: No
- Ultra-wide cameraYes · Pad 6S Pro 12.4: No
- Weight567 g vs 590 g+4%
- Thickness5.7 mm vs 6.3 mm+11%
Why is Pad 6S Pro 12.4 better than Galaxy Tab S8+?
- Wired charging45 W vs 120 W2.7×
- Storage (max)512 GB vs 1,024 GB2×
- AnTuTu score1,288,476 vs 1,539,762+20%
- Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,773 vs 5,268+40%
- Measured brightness460 nits vs 848 nits+84%
- Refresh rate120 Hz vs 144 Hz+20%
- Peak brightness600 nits vs 900 nits+50%
- Charged in 30 min33% vs 135%4.1×
- Rear camera13 MP vs 50 MP3.8×
- Front camera12 MP vs 32 MP2.7×
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,221 vs 2,970+34%
- Storage (base)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 567 g | 590 g |
| Thickness | 5.7 mm | 6.3 mm |
| Height | 285 mm | 278.7 mm |
| Width | 185 mm | 191.6 mm |
| Frame | — | Aluminium |
| Back | — | Aluminium |
| Glass protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Colours | Graphite, Silver, Pink Gold | Black, Blue, Green |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 12.4″ | 12.4″ |
| Panel | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| OLED panel | Yes | No |
| Resolution (short side) | 1,752 px | 2,032 px |
| Resolution (long side) | 2,800 px | 3,048 px |
| Pixel density | 266 ppi | 295 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 900 nits |
| Measured brightness | 460 nits | 848 nits |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 84.6% | 85.7% |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Chip maker | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 740 |
| AnTuTu score | 1,288,476 | 1,539,762 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi-core) | 3,773 | 5,268 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,221 | 2,970 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage (base) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Memory card slot | Yes | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 10,090 mAh | 10,000 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Active use (test) | — | 11.2 h |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 120 W |
| Charged in 30 min | 33% | 135% |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular (LTE) | Yes | No |
| 5G | Yes | No |
| eSIM | No | No |
| Dual SIM | No | No |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| 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 | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | No |
| Satellite navigation | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | — |
| Features | ||
| Stylus support | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker loudness | — | -20.5 LUFS |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Fingerprint sensor | Under display | Side / power button |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only), compass |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear camera aperture | f/2 | f/1.8 |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 1 |
| Ultra-wide camera | Yes | No |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Max video | 4K | 4K |
| 4K video frame rate | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP |
| 4K front-camera video | Yes | No |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | Android 12 | Android 14 |
| Platform | Android | Android |
| Interface | One UI 6.1.1 | HyperOS |
| Major OS updates promised | 4 | 3 |
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