Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra vs Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
55.4Performance38.4
51.9Display50.4
60.9Battery59
50.4Portability55
75.2Features71.2
9 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra2 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra wins this tablet face-off, 58.1 to 52.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+17) and features (+4). Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 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 performance score: 55 vs 38
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 71
- 75% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,050,000 vs 600,000
- 65% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,680 vs 1,020
- 63% higher Rear camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
- Stronger portability score: 55 vs 50
- 14% lower weight: 627 g vs 726 g
- Lower launch price: $600 vs $1,100
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″+18% | 12.4 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2960x1848 | 2560x1600 |
| Pixel density | 240 ppi | 243 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000+75% | 600,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,680+65% | 1,020 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350+47% | 2,950 |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB + microSD | 128GB / 256GB + microSD |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,200 mAh+11% | 10,090 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 726 g | 627 g+14% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+15% | 6.5 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 2.0 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | S Pen (included) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Stereo |
| Operating system | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
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