Shubham Sawarkar
The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series, which includes the Galaxy Tab 8, Galaxy Tab S8+, and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, will be available to buy on February 25, 2022, all models are now available for pre-order at Best Buy as well as at other online stores.
But at Best Buy, customers will receive a free keyboard cover (Worth $349.99) when they add the Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra to their cart. Surprisingly, when you add Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, or Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra to the cart the keyboard cover will automatically add to your cart. If you remove any of the items from the cart, then you will lose the complimentary benefits of the keyboard cover.
Additionally, the buyers will also get 2 extra benefits, including Webroot – Internet Security with Antivirus Protection (3 Devices) (3-Month Subscription) (Worth $14.99) which protect you from malware, phishing scams and other cyberattacks. Also, the free YouTube Premium for 3 months (new subscribers only) where you can watch YouTube videos without ads and more.
Book Cover Keyboard previewed on Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra [Gallery]
Disclaimer: Prices and promotions mentioned in this article are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change based on the retailers’ discretion. Please verify the current offer before making a purchase.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (Starting at $699.99)
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11″ 8GB+128GB, Wi-Fi with S-Pen, Graphite — $699.99 at Best Buy
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11″ 8GB+128GB, Wi-Fi- with S-Pen, Pink Gold — $699.99 at Best Buy
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11″ 8GB+128GB, Wi-Fi- with S-Pen, Silver — $699.99 at Best Buy
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11″ 8GB+256GB, Wi-Fi with S-Pen, Graphite — $779.99 at Best Buy
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11″ 8GB+256GB, Wi-Fi with S-Pen, Pink Gold — $779.99 at Best Buy
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11″ 8GB+256GB, Wi-Fi with S-Pen, Silver — $779.99 at Best Buy
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ (Starting at $899.99)
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4″ 8GB+128GB, Wi-Fi with S-Pen, Graphite — $899.99 at Best Buy
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4″ 8GB+128GB, Wi-Fi with S-Pen, Pink Gold — $899.99 at Best Buy
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4″ 8GB+128GB, Wi-Fi with S-Pen, Silver — $899.99 at Best Buy
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4″ 8GB+256GB, Wi-Fi with S-Pen, Graphite — $979.99 at Best Buy
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4″ 8GB+256GB, Wi-Fi with S-Pen, Pink Gold — $979.99 at Best Buy
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4″ 8GB+256GB, Wi-Fi with S-Pen, Silver — $979.99 at Best Buy
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra (Starting at $1,099.99)
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 14.6″ 8GB+128GB, Wi-Fi with S-Pen, Graphite — $1,099.99 at Best Buy
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 14.6″ 12GB+256GB, Wi-Fi with S-Pen, Graphite — $1,199.99 at Best Buy
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 14.6″ 16GB+512GB, Wi-Fi with S-Pen, Graphite — $1,399.99 at Best Buy
Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy S8+ and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra tablet were announced at Samsung Unpacked 2022 event, packed with upgraded hardware, premium productivity features and the seamless ecosystem Galaxy consumers have come to expect from Samsung.
Related: Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra is Here
With ultra-wide front cameras, a three-microphone arrangement, and smart auto-framing technology for a fully professional video call experience, the new Galaxy Tab S8 delivers an improved video conferencing experience.
With upgraded Multi-Active Windows and Samsung DeX, it offers innovative multitasking capabilities, safe and easy file sharing with password-protected Quick Share, and tremendous productivity with the new, super-fast 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and a smoother-than-ever S Pen in the box.
All of that is built in the world’s thinnest and hardest Armor Aluminum chassis for increased portability, and the Galaxy Tab S8 series works hand-in-hand with your whole Galaxy ecosystem, including features like Second Screen and Buds Auto Switch, to further enhance your mobile experience.
With a larger 14.6-inch Super AMOLED display and 120Hz refresh rate, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra provides a premium tablet experience. It also features Galaxy Tab’s narrowest ever bezels at 6.3mm for a maximum screen-to-body ratio for a completely immersive experience.
Its stunning display is packed in the smallest, lightest, and most durable body yet, with an Armor Aluminum frame that is 30% more scratch-resistant and 40% less prone to bending than the Galaxy Tab S7.
Samsung’s auto-framing technology keeps you in focus during a call while also zooming in or out to include new participants as they join you. The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has powerful dual 12MP front cameras with 4K video capabilities, advanced hardware and software, and Samsung’s auto-framing technology.
Thanks to three accurate microphones that use innovative noise reduction technology to eliminate unnecessary background chatter, you’ll also sound as clean as you look. All three Galaxy Tab S8 models have quad speakers with Dolby Atmos, which ensure that everything sounds fantastic, with lifelike detail and clarity.
All three models are powered by Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 with 4nm fabrication process technology. The Galaxy Tab S8 and S8+ have up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, while the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. All three models also have a microSD card with up to 1TB of expandable storage.
The Galaxy Tab S8 series also has a 5G connection and is the first tablet to feature Wi-Fi 6E, which offers up to double the bandwidth and maximum speed of Wi-Fi 6 while also improving network quality.
The Galaxy Tab S8 has an 8000 mAh battery, whereas the Galaxy Tab S8+ has a 10090 mAh battery and the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has a 11200 mAh battery. All models support 45W fast charging, and Samsung claims that the Galaxy Tab S8 can be fully charged in 80 minutes, while the Galaxy Tab S8+ and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra can be fully charged in 82 minutes.
The Galaxy Tab S8 and S8+ are available in three color choices: Graphite, Silver, and Pink Gold, while the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is only available in Graphite. Also, the new Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Book Cover Keyboard takes the Ultra’s functionality even further with wider, backlit keycaps, customizable shortcut settings and adjustable standing angles.
The Book Cover Keyboard has a glass-coated touchpad and quality antimicrobial polyurethane leather for smooth and responsive typing. Wireless Keyboard Share can also connect your linked keyboard to a Galaxy smartphone for cross-device typing.
Samsung now offers Galaxy Tab S8 add-on accessories such as a transparent Note View Cover that allows handwriting with the S Pen while protecting the screen and an eye-catching Strap Cover that allows you to hold your Tab S8 in the orientation that best suits you.
The Galaxy Tab S8 series is now available for pre-order, with prices starting at $699.99. It will officially launch on February 25 in the U.S. market as well as in the other markets. Pre-ordering the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra will get the new Book Cover Keyboard while pre-ordering the Tab S8+ or Tab S8 will get the Book Cover Keyboard Slim.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series Specs
| Galaxy Tab S8 | Galaxy Tab S8+ | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 11-inch, 2560 x 1600, (WQXGA) 276ppi LTPS TFT, up to 120Hz | 12.4-inch, 2800 x 1752, (WQXGA+) 266ppi Super AMOLED, up to 120Hz | 14.6-inch, 2960 x 1848, (WQXGA+) 240ppi Super AMOLED, up to 120Hz |
| OS | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 4nm 64-bit Octa-Core Processor | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 4nm 64-bit Octa-Core Processor | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 4nm 64-bit Octa-Core Processor |
| Dimensions | 165.3 x 253.8 x 6.3mm | 185.0 x 285.0 x 5.7mm | 208.6 x 326.4 x 5.5mm |
| Weight | 503g (Wi-Fi) / 507g (5G) | 567g (Wi-Fi) / 572g (5G) | 726g (Wi-Fi) / 728g (5G) |
| Camera | Rear: 13MP AF + 6MP Ultra-Wide + Flash Front: 12MP (Ultra-Wide) | Rear: 13MP AF + 6MP Ultra-Wide + Flash Front: 12MP (Ultra-Wide) | Rear: 13MP AF + 6MP Ultra-Wide + Flash Front: Dual 12MP (Wide) + 12MP (Ultra-Wide) |
| Memory & Storage | 8/12GB + 128/256GB, microSD up to 1TB | 8/12GB + 128/256GB, microSD up to 1TB | 8/12/16GB + 128/256/512GB, microSD up to 1TB |
| Battery | 8,000mAh, up to 45W fast charging 100% in 80 minutes | 10,090mAh, up to 45W fast charging 100% in 82 minutes | 11,200mAh, up to 45W fast charging 100% in 82 minutes |
| Connectivity | 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth v 5.2, USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connector | 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth v 5.2, USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connector | 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth v 5.2, USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connector |
| Color | Graphite, Silver, Pink Gold | Graphite, Silver, Pink Gold | Graphite |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Geomagnetic, Gyro, Light, Fingerprint, Hall Sensor | Accelerometer, Geomagnetic, Gyro, Light, Fingerprint, Hall Sensor | Accelerometer, Geomagnetic, Gyro, Light, Fingerprint, Hall Sensor |
| GPS | GPS+GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo | GPS+GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo | GPS+GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| Sound | Quad Stereo Speakers with Sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos | Quad Stereo Speakers with Sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos | Quad Stereo Speakers with Sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos |
| Security | Samsung Knox including Samsung Knox Vault | Samsung Knox including Samsung Knox Vault | Samsung Knox including Samsung Knox Vault |
| Biometric Authentication | Fingerprint with Side Key | Fingerprint On Display | Fingerprint On Display |
| Accessories | S Pen (BLE, Inbox) Book Cover Keyboard, Book Cover Keyboard Slim, Book Cover, Protective Standing Cover, Note View Cover, Strap Cover | S Pen (BLE, Inbox) Book Cover Keyboard, Book Cover Keyboard Slim, Book Cover, Protective Standing Cover, Note View Cover, Strap Cover | S Pen (BLE, Inbox) Book Cover Keyboard, Book Cover, Protective Standing Cover |
| Pricing | Starting at $699.99 | Starting at $899.99 | Starting at $1,099.99 |
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