The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is primarily aimed at those who need a multifunctional tablet with a large screen for entertainment, work, and media consumption.
It is also targeted at those who desire powerful performance, as it features an advanced processor and large RAM. It is also suitable for users who want access to high-quality images and sound, as it has a high-resolution 14.6-inch OLED display and a four-speaker AKG system.
Finally, it has a large battery for extended battery life of the device.
The largest screen in the history of the Galaxy Tab S
Every color appears as vivid as in reality with the Super AMOLED display, so you can enjoy your favorite movies and games. At 14.6 inches, with a thinner frame (6.3mm with a screen-to-body ratio of 90%) and WQXGA+ resolution (2,960 × 1,848) for even more viewing, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra offers smooth scene transitions and smooth scrolling with a 120 Hz refresh rate.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Processor
Offering up to 24% higher CPU performance and up to 52% higher GPU performance (compared to the Snapdragon 865+), the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 ushers in a new era of processing power, improving performance and power consumption. High-level games run quickly and smoothly, while also facilitating multitasking.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 features:
1 Cortex-X2 core at 3.00 GHz
3 Cortex-A710 cores at 2.50 GHz
4 Corten-A510 cores at 1.80 GHz
Adreno 730 graphics
Long-lasting battery
Continuous multitasking, all-day battery life, powerful video playback.
It will take hours before you need to charge the large battery of the Tab S8 Ultra, enough for binge-watching favorite series, long video calls and interviews, mobile gaming, designing with the updated S Pen, and of course, creating and editing tasks and texts.
With support for super-fast charging of 45W, you can have a full charge in just 82 minutes.
4 speakers with Dolby Atmos
Just like in the cinema, you have a large, bright, high-definition screen and four AKG speakers with Dolby Atmos, to enjoy realistic cinematic sound quality and deep, rich bass sound. The Tab S8 series offers a more realistic and vibrant gaming and other visual and auditory experiences.
Flexible S Pen
The redesigned S Pen for the Tab S8 series offers an enhanced writing experience, like pen on paper.
This translates to an improved note-taking and drawing experience, as well as absolute control to take selfies, control presentations, play music/movies, create notes, and send live messages with Air Actions.
With Bluetooth connectivity, improved response time (6.2mm), and 4,096 levels of sensitivity and the ability to charge in the slot below the camera.
Increase your creativity
It's time to design and assemble like a professional. Combine the S Pen with Clip Studio Paint (pre-loaded with a 6-month free trial) to bring your thoughts to life, and LumaFusion to edit your videos.
With over 50,000 ready-to-use pens and brushes, available tutorial videos for beginners, and more precise editing with the S Pen Air Action, let your imagination run wild.
Clip Studio Paint
With the biggest leap in S Pen responsiveness, there's nothing between you and your vision. Clip Studio Paint allows you to paint with a natural brush feel to bring your most imaginative creations to life.
Improved video calls
The Galaxy Tab S8 series brings everyone closer: the ultra-wide front camera in the center significantly improves video calls with wider angles, while the 3-microphone system reduces unwanted ambient noise by 50%.
At the same time, the camera zooms in to focus on the speaker and zooms out when new members enter the frame. Take part in video calls at any time, anywhere with peace of mind. You can apply different background effects to protect your privacy.
Something to make you smile
Record videos in 4K with the Ultra-Wide front and rear camera to capture more, as well as the moments you love the most.
Auto Framing keeps the spotlight on you, so you can record a dance lesson without hands, while the camera automatically zooms to keep the focus on you.
Separate the screen
The large screen gives you plenty of space for multitasking with dynamic switching of multiple windows that places everything you need on one screen. You can search for something on the internet while working or video chatting on Google Meet, all at the same time.
Connected devices
The Galaxy Tab S8 series and the Galaxy 23 Ultra work together as canvas and palette, so you can choose colors on your phone while keeping the canvas of your tablet clean for painting.
Performance for gaming
Leave the gaming chair at home and climb up the leaderboards from anywhere. The Galaxy Tab S8 series offers console-quality performance on a large screen with a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate.
Gather your group with Google Meet
Call your friend or up to 31 of your closest friends with the high-quality video calling app. The three-microphone noise reduction technology ensures that you focus only on the call. You can collaborate creatively with Jamboard, Google's interactive whiteboard.
Share your screen and enjoy it together with Google Meet. Watch videos and talk about them in real time together.
Adding a keyboard with one motion
When it's time to go to work, the Book Cover Keyboard 2-in-1 provides a comfortable experience that makes the transition to work mode a breeze.
Once you're done, relax using the stand to watch movies at various viewing angles.
Package Contents
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
USB Type-C 3A Data Cable
S pen
Quick Start Guide
The charger/travel adapter and headphones are not included in the package and are sold separately.
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Although it is last year's model, the user experience is amazing! Fast, incredible speakers, impressive screen! Multitasking on another level! At the price of €700 that it is currently available, I believe it has no rival!
Initially, I had the 12-inch Tab S7 for a year, which impressed me with its screen, and when this one was released with an even larger screen, I didn't hesitate to sell it. Its construction is amazing. A very compact device with nice materials and finishes. With its small bezels and thin thickness, it really looks very futuristic, like a screen peel. The image quality is excellent. A 14.6-inch OLED screen with perfect colors, amazing blacks, 120Hz that provide a very smooth experience, and good HDR functions. The brightness is high, and I rarely raise it above 30% even in sunny conditions. The sound is very clear, the speakers are properly placed, and have satisfactory volume. The battery has a lifespan of 8-10 hours, which seems quite satisfactory to me. It supports fast charging of 45W, but due to its huge 11,200mAh battery, it takes 2 hours to charge. The front camera, used as a webcam for video calls, is very good with clear image. The main cameras are satisfactory, but not extraordinary, with moderate performance in low light conditions.
The main reason I bought it (besides entertainment, movies, etc.) is the same reason I bought the S7. Its excellent stylus and its performance in drawing, which has been developed in collaboration with Wacom. It really works flawlessly, it recognizes pressure and tilt differences well, and you can draw with good detail. It is comfortably used professionally and is not inferior to any digitizer screens that are specifically made for this purpose. It does not lack anything in terms of hardware compared to the iPads most designers use, except of course for the programs supported by Android.
And here is the big negative that unfortunately holds it back. Android remains software for casual use and mobile devices. Many developers hesitate to release their programs outside of the iPad, fearing the performance of Android and several devices with poor hardware. Many professional programs that could elevate it are missing from the Play Store, which are available on the iPad. Although I gave the S7 4 stars because of this reason, I will give this one 5 stars because Samsung is making an effort in the right direction. The Galaxy Store offers some programs that are exclusive to Samsung devices and are not available on other Android tablets (e.g. Clip Paint, which I use for drawing). Also, although I generally prefer pure Android on mobile devices, such a large tablet requires a different approach, and One UI handles it correctly with a multitude of customization options, multitasking functions, windows, side panels, and more that greatly enhance the experience and make it a versatile tool. Dex Mode is also amazing, and with a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, you can easily turn it into a laptop. Of course, you still miss the Windows programs, and although it could do more, its usage remains limited. Unfortunately, there are also many everyday use applications for Android that are only optimized for vertical and small mobile screens, and their dysfunctionality will annoy you many times.
Once again, a negative impression is made by the fact that such an expensive device does not include a fast charger of 45W in the package, so it forces you to spend another 25 euros to charge it quickly, otherwise it takes 5 hours for a full charge.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor still runs everything (it's not that old) and if you find it at a good price since it is last year's model, I would say there is no reason to spend more money on the Tab S9 Ultra just for the Gen 2. The differences between them are minimal otherwise. Even at the same price, I consider the S8 Ultra 16/512 preferable to the S9 Ultra 12/256.
It is very big like a small TV and the battery lasts for 2 days of use! I use it for games, YouTube, and photos. The quality of the photos is not very good, they are a bit blurry, but the videos are better. It is perfect for work use!
Unbelievably good product. I have nothing negative to add. Now, okay, the camera doesn't say much if you think about the cameras that are available on mobiles like the S21 Ultra, S22 Ultra, iPhone 13 Pro Max, etc.
Also, it is very impressive when you take it out. I use it for work with the corresponding keyboard
The s8 ultra is a beast. The difference in Snapdragon is incredible screen resolution. It's super fast and doesn't lag no matter how many tasks you have running simultaneously. The battery lasts for two days even with everything open and running at full capacity, but with heavy usage. I use it for video editing, social media streaming, and video calls. The rear camera is really good, but the two front cameras, especially the 4k, are a pleasant surprise. The speakers and their quality are amazing. The 14-inch screen is what we need (in my opinion, this is how tablets should be). It's very lightweight, which makes it a bit awkward to carry (you're afraid it might slip). The connections to WiFi and cellular are immediate without any disconnections. I haven't seen it heat up no matter how much I've used it. Unfortunately, I can't give an opinion on gaming because I don't play. However, when it comes to programs, its speed is impressive, and I believe this is due to the Snapdragon processor because it comes with Snapdragon and not Exynos in Greece, and I think Exynos is responsible for various delays in Samsung's flagship devices in Greece. To sum up, it's really worth its price and takes productivity in your work one step further.
Positives:
- Tremendous screen.
- Tremendous speakers, you will never put it on full volume.
- The Pen has an amazing feel when writing. I have stopped taking notes on paper.
- The size of the Ultra is as big as a spiral notebook, if you will be using it for notes, etc., do not get a smaller size.
- The battery is great. If you have it on stand by (e.g. the tablet you don't use at work), the battery doesn't drain at all. It charges very quickly too.
- In terms of power, there's no discussion, it can handle all programs without any hesitation.
Negatives:
- When using it for a long time continuously (without short breaks), it gets noticeably warm, but it doesn't affect performance.
I highly recommend it, it boosts productivity at work!
Well, it is the strongest proposal for someone who wants Android software. Its features are amazing - in terms of speed, screen, autonomy, and sound, they are absolute! HOWEVER, it has two major issues:
1) it is huge!! It doesn't fit anywhere and it is uncomfortable to hold (especially in vertical mode)! The main point of a tablet is supposed to be portable. That is lost here.
2) The Android..! It lags far behind in terms of applications. Some apps are impossible to use on such a screen. *
Bottom line: Before buying this device, you MUST take these problems into consideration. It is expensive and it would be a shame to be disappointed ;-)
P.S. The notch on the screen didn't bother me.
* However, in terms of software, it offers some fantastic features
-Positives: Excellent, it looks at the iPad Pro straight on and doesn't bend (figuratively, of course, I don't want to learn literally). The screen, like any Samsung product with excellent AMOLED, of course, doesn't have crazy brightness for use under the sun, after all, it's not intended for that. Microphones, front cameras, and speakers are excellent for any use, and the auto framing function is also excellent for video conferencing, etc. The S Pen is flawless with all its useful functions that make your life easier. The battery lasts (at least for me) 24 hours. Until the keyboard case arrives, I connect it to a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard, and the DeX function essentially turns it into a fast laptop.
-Negatives: Don't expect anything special from the rear camera, it's logical, and besides, who takes photos with a tablet? Especially with such a big one. Finally, there are some 'issues' that are not exactly the tablet's fault, like some applications, mainly social media, not working in landscape mode.
Edit: Seeing other comments, not only here, I want to emphasize that I cannot comment negatively on its size. Anyone looking for this specific tablet is looking for a large tablet that can comfortably watch movies, etc., and most importantly, work. Otherwise, the much cheaper S8 & S8+ are available. With almost a 15'' diagonal and with a substitute keyboard, it easily replaces a notebook-ultrabook, and due to its high resolution, the experience is very comfortable. I can't say that it suits me as much as a Windows laptop, but with use, you get used to it.
The tablet is simply wonderful, user-friendly, and very powerful in performance, 16gb / 512gb version. Super lightweight, with a satisfying screen. A multitasking beast. The 120hz make a difference and the tablet appears even faster. My personal use so far mainly includes browsing, gaming, content consumption, and minimal excel, word, etc. We also tried video calls with colleagues from work via Teams and Discord. Excellent camera resolution for this use and crystal-clear microphones. The quality of the front cameras in calls is much higher than any laptop on the market, I'm always talking about their built-in cameras. The rear cameras are average for me. Obviously, though, the tablet is not intended for such use. As soon as I receive the keyboard, it will replace my quite old laptop. I recommend using a USB Type-C hub to have the mobility of a 2in1 laptop with desktop ports. The compromise that needs to be made in such use is that Linux is the only way to go.
