Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra vs Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
55.4Performance63.7
51.9Display62.6
60.9Battery69.7
50.4Portability49.5
75.2Features75.2
2 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra4 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra wins this tablet face-off, 64.9 to 58.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+11) and battery (+9). 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
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 55
- Stronger display score: 63 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 61
- 86% higher Peak brightness: 930 nits vs 500 nits
- 47% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,540,000 vs 1,050,000
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″ | 14.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2960x1848 | 2960x1848 |
| Pixel density | 240 ppi | 239 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 930 nits+86% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000 | 1,540,000+47% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,680 | 2,000+19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350 | 5,450+25% |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB + microSD | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB + microSD |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,200 mAh | 11,200 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 726 g+1% | 732 g |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm | 5.5 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
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