The newest tablet model from the Samsung brand, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, has finally become available to us. To fully test whether the product lives up to its name, we took the time to delve further and examine every crevice of the gadget. We made sure that no detail was overlooked, starting with the design of the tablet’s book cover keyboard slim and tablet itself, moving on to the display, CPU, software, and camera performance. Before you spend your hard-earned savings on the brand-new Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, you can make a wise and informed decision by reading this comprehensive inside-out review.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Review: Design and Display
Design
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is packaged in a thin, rectangular box that is appropriate for its size. A slim book cover keyboard that works with the Galaxy Tab S7 and S8 models is included with it (the keyboard needs to be purchased additionally). One first sees its enormous silhouette when the large-faced lid is opened. It stands to reason that the weight of the tab would correspond to its size. Lifting a device that weighs more than 500g makes one slightly more aware.
Through the Galaxy Tab S8’s enormous glossy black display, you can see a sizable portion of your own reflection waving back at you with a broad smile. You would perceive the display’s surface area to be quite large, even if it weren’t visible. Its approximate body measurements are 10 x 6.5 x 0.25 inches, to give you an idea. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The screen-to-body ratio of the 11-inch display is 83.6%.
When you turn it over, you’ll see its gleaming metal body. We were able to obtain the Graphite edition of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, which is available in three colours: Silver, Pink Gold, and Graphite. But the rear didn’t seem to be as resistant to fingerprints as a matte-finished surface ought to be. The twin camera system and spotlight are located sequentially in the far top left corner of the device.
A slim, glossy black magnetic strip that extends from the camera setup is used to charge the tablet and connect the S-Pen. Together with the glossy black magnetic strip, the Samsungbrand etching in the bottom left corner completes the tab’s appearance and gives it an exquisite appearance.
Thetab’s body-colored, metallic frame is available. The SIM card tray is at the bottom, and the fingerprint sensor-integrated power and volume buttons are conveniently positioned on the right side. Additionally, the bottom portion will have a Type-C port in the centre and two loudspeakers at either end (just like the top). A tiny 3-pin connector, located on the tablet’s left side frame, links the device to the keyboard cover.
Package
An S-Pen, a Type-C to Type-C USB cable, a SIM ejector tool, and an instruction booklet are included with the Galaxy Tab S8. The S-Pen is magnetic by nature and readily snaps into place, whether it’s the magnetic strip at the back of the charging tab or the S-magnetic Pen’s case holder on the book cover. And indeed, it has a single button for operational purposes and exactly the same appearance as a pen. It also feels plastic-like.
Book Cover Keyboard Slim
Regarding the Galaxy Tab S8 keyboard case, it is reasonably portable and offered in a variety of colours. The Galaxy Tab S8’s body colour, Graphite Black, matches the cover that we received. It covers the tab exactly like a cloak and fits flawlessly, giving it a professional and futuristic appearance. It even includes a clever opening at the back specifically designed to suit the camera and magnetic S-Pen charging strip. It makes sure the tablet’s camera or S-Pen charging station are used effectively and makes sure the book cover is not in the way.
The tablet’s back is magnetically attached to the book cover by built-in magnets, which hold on to the tab firmly. In order to prevent forgetting or losing the S-Pen while the tablet is resting in its case, the book cover even has a magnetic holder for it. The top of the book cover keyboard has a 3-pin connector that allows the tab to immediately attach vertically to it without having to separate it from the magnetic cover. Once the tab is correctly positioned within the cover, all that is left to do is fold it to the appropriate position for your comfort. You can utilise the tab in a variety of ways, including horizontally, vertically, with or without a keyboard, and while using your hands free.
Display
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 comes to life when you do, making you even more alive. Your excitement is sparked as it lights up its enormous screen. To let you know, the S8 tab has a 120Hz TFT LCD screen. The screen has a resolution of 1,600 by 2,560 pixels, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and a pixel density of around 274 ppi. The screen is clearly readable in direct sunlight with a brightness level of at least 40%. The eye is drawn in by the vibrant display colours, their brightness, and contrast ratio.
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Touch and S-Pen Experience
The S-Pen makes the tablet’s already delightfully fluid and silky touch experience even better. The S-Pen allows gesture functions in addition to being used for clicking, writing, sketching, and taking notes. You may use gesture commands to run different applications on the tab without touching it by waving your S-Pen like a magic wand. For instance, you can swipe left and right in the air to choose between the many modes provided in the camera app once the S-Pen is attached to the tab and the tip of the S-Pen is facing the tab.
The S-Pen gesture commands might not be supported by all applications, so bear that in mind. Additionally, the gestures differ among the apps that do support it. On the plus side, the Galaxy Tab S8 software is there to support you and assist you at all times.
Youtube, OTT Streaming and Gaming Experience
To shed further insight on the device’s display and touch performance, we put it through a rigorous testing process. Unquestionably, the screen’s size is a major asset in this situation. The experience of watching videos on YouTube is even more realistic. Up to 2160p videos with a frame rate of 60 fps can be streamed. Exceptional picture quality is supplied, with a dynamic colour palette and excellent vividness and clarity. Netflix’s streaming quality was respectable. Some people might think there is a tiny bit of room for improvement here.
High-end video games like Need for Speed: No Limits were played on the device to test its gaming capabilities. The visual quality was great, and the touch reaction was remarkably smooth and good. The movements were quick and easy. Playing on a screen larger than a smartphone, again, no doubt takes the experience to the next level. The colour range is also amazing.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 reflects a professional and elegant design language whereas the display is admirable and pleases the eye.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Review: Performance and Cameras
Specifications
Elaborating further on the Galaxy Tab S8 specs, it comes with aQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) chipset, an Octa-core processor and Adreno 730 GPU. The Android 12 supported device comes with 8GB and 12GB RAM options in combination with 128GB and 256GB internal memory. It comes with a battery capacity of 8,000mAh, which supports 45W fast charging and gets fully charged in about an hour. The S-Pen gets fully charged via the magnetic charging station provided at the back of the tablet, in less than 30 mins. The tablet supports a single SIM and comes with a dedicated microSD card slot.
Software Performance
Arriving at the home page, you will feel a gush of familiarity seeing the typical Samsung interface at your service. The applications and their bubble icons, their placement, look and feel are pretty straightforward and efficient. You won t see any extra applications residing within the app drawer. While using multiple applications simultaneously, no app crash was observed. One can easily switch between different applications windows without facing any lag. The sound quality provided by its 4 stereo speakers is also amazing.
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Cameras
Coming to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 camera, it comes with a 13MP+6MP dual rear camera system along with a 12MP front selfie camera. There are 5 zoom modes offered, namely 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x and 8x. Videos can be recorded from both the front and the rear camera in UHD up to 60fps frame rate. However, the camera lacks quality overall. Even the regular Photo mode from the rear camera in 1x zoom appears to be grainy and the captures lack details. The end results appear slightly softer. But having said that, the colour range is decent and appears close to reality. The Portrait mode works better than the Photo mode in terms of capturing details, colour and the overall picture quality and provides a range of inbuilt filters as well.
Going up the ladder, the quality of the zoom modes deteriorates significantly with the increase in zoom level. But the S8 Tab is not built for pro-level photography, it is built for Zoom and Video calls, so bear that in mind when purchasing.
Speaking of the selfie camera, it works decently. The colours appear bright and the contrast is well balanced and appealing to the eye. However, the captures lack details and the facial features may appear pretty soft in texture, resulting in a slightly unnatural look. Coming to the videos, recordings made from the rear camera with the UHD setting are appreciable. Under well-lit circumstances, the results appear vivid and the picture quality and colour scheme are also good.
Overall, the camera package offered with the Galaxy Tab S8 has a definite scope of improvement.
Verdict
To sum up, the humongous Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is a device perfect for professional use. The screen size, display quality together with the flawless software and touch experience complement each other and work great as a team. The body design of the tab also reflects elegance and professionality.
Yes, the camera package offered with it in this price range has a definite scope of upgradation. But overall, its pros weigh heavier than its cons. Geekbench 5 gives it a single-core score of 772 and a multi-core score of 2,827 points and only a few devices score higher than it. If you are very particular about the camera quality, you may want to keep looking at other options in the market. But otherwise, we would definitely give a go-ahead for buying it at the price range it is offered in. It is great for people working from home or children attending online classes.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 price in India starts from Rs 58,999.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Pros
- Admirable Design And Size
- Commendable Display
- Great Experience With Touch And S-Pen
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Cons
- Lacks Camera Quality
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