Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra vs Galaxy Tab S9
55.4Performance57.6
51.9Display61.6
60.9Battery46
50.4Portability81.4
75.2Features75.2
4 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra6 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S9 wins this tablet face-off, 61.3 to 58.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+31) and display (+10). Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 46
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 33% higher Screen size: 14.6 ″ vs 11 ″
- 33% higher capacity: 11,200 mAh vs 8,400 mAh
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S9
- Stronger display score: 62 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 50
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 750 nits vs 500 nits
- 43% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,500,000 vs 1,050,000
- 31% lower weight: 498 g vs 726 g
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,100
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Galaxy Tab S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″+33% | 11 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2960x1848 | 2560x1600 |
| Pixel density | 240 ppi | 274 ppi+14% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 750 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Galaxy Tab S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000 | 1,500,000+43% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,680 | 1,980+18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350 | 5,300+22% |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB + microSD | 128GB / 256GB + microSD |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Galaxy Tab S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,200 mAh+33% | 8,400 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Galaxy Tab S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 726 g | 498 g+31% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+7% | 5.9 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Galaxy Tab S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Galaxy Tab S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Galaxy Tab S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | S Pen (included) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Quad |
| Operating system | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) |