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Galaxy Tab S8 vs Galaxy Tab S9 FE

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE

What Galaxy Tab S8 does better (16) and where Galaxy Tab S9 FE wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Samsung · 2022Galaxy Tab S8

7.9Score

16 advantages≈ $380

Higher score

Samsung · 2023Galaxy Tab S9 FE

7.2Score

4 advantages≈ $320

7.3Display7.1

7.8Performance6.1

6.7Battery6.7

7.0Memory & storage6.1

9.4Features7.6

Dimensions

Size comparison

Galaxy Tab S8Galaxy Tab S9 FE

	Galaxy Tab S8	Galaxy Tab S9 FE	Difference
Height	253.8 mm	254.3 mm	−0.5 mm
Width	165.3 mm	165.8 mm	−0.5 mm
Thickness	6.3 mm	6.5 mm	−0.2 mm
Weight	503 g	523 g	−20 g

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

Why is Galaxy Tab S8 better than Galaxy Tab S9 FE?

AnTuTu score1,259,701 vs 741,211+70%
RAM12 GB vs 8 GB+50%
Refresh rate120 Hz vs 90 Hz+33%
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,656 vs 2,910+26%
CPU frequency3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+25%
Ultra-wide cameraYes · Galaxy Tab S9 FE: No
Pixel density274 ppi vs 249 ppi+10%
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
Weight503 g vs 523 g+4%
Rear camera13 MP vs 8 MP+62%
USB version3.2 vs 2+60%
Process4 nm vs 5 nm+25%

Why is Galaxy Tab S9 FE better than Galaxy Tab S8?

Peak brightness550 nits vs 750 nits+36%
Measured brightness533 nits vs 692 nits+30%
eSIMNo · Galaxy Tab S8: Yes
Charged in 30 min38% vs 50%+32%

Specifications

Side by side

Only differences	Samsung Galaxy Tab S8≈ $3807.9	Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE≈ $3207.2
Design
Weight	503 g	523 g
Thickness	6.3 mm	6.5 mm
Height	253.8 mm	254.3 mm
Width	165.3 mm	165.8 mm
Frame	—	Aluminium
Back	—	Aluminium
Ingress protection	—	IP68
Water resistance (IPx)	—	IPx8
Glass protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Colours	Graphite, Silver, Pink Gold	Mint, Silver, Gray, Lavender
Display
Screen size	11″	10.9″
Panel	TFT LCD	IPS LCD
OLED panel	No	No
Resolution (short side)	1,600 px	1,440 px
Resolution (long side)	2,560 px	2,304 px
Pixel density	274 ppi	249 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	90 Hz
Peak brightness	550 nits	750 nits
Measured brightness	533 nits	692 nits
Screen-to-body ratio	83.6%	81.7%
HDR	Yes	Yes
Performance
Chipset	Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1	Exynos 1380
Chip maker	Qualcomm	Exynos
Process	4 nm	5 nm
CPU cores	8	8
CPU frequency	3 GHz	2.4 GHz
GPU	Adreno 730	Mali-G68 MP5
AnTuTu score	1,259,701	741,211
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)	3,656	2,910
3DMark Wild Life Extreme	2,215	—
Memory
RAM	12 GB	8 GB
Storage (max)	256 GB	256 GB
Storage (base)	128 GB	128 GB
Storage type	UFS 3.1	UFS 2.2
Memory card slot	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery capacity	8,000 mAh	8,000 mAh
Battery type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Wired charging	45 W	45 W
Charged in 30 min	38%	50%
Wireless charging	No	No
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	Yes
eSIM	No	Yes
Dual SIM	No	Yes
Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	5.2	5.3
USB	USB Type-C 3.2	USB Type-C 2.0
USB version	3.2	2
Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort)	Yes	—
NFC	No	No
GPS	Yes	Yes
Satellite navigation	GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stylus support	Yes	Yes
Stereo speakers	Yes	Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack	No	No
Fingerprint sensor	Side / power button	Side / power button
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only)
Cameras
Rear camera	13 MP	8 MP
Rear camera aperture	f/2	f/2
Rear cameras	2	1
Ultra-wide camera	Yes	No
Optical stabilisation	No	No
Max video	4K	4K
4K video frame rate	60 fps	30 fps
Front camera	12 MP	12 MP
4K front-camera video	Yes	No
Software
OS at launch	Android 12	Android 13
Platform	Android	Android
Interface	One UI 6.1.1	One UI 6
Major OS updates promised	4	4