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Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra vs Lenovo Idea Tab Plus

WINNER
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra

$1,100

58.1Inno Score
VS
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus
49.3Inno Score
55.4Performance41.3
51.9Display49.6
60.9Battery60.1
50.4Portability72.3
75.2Features35.2
8 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra3 spec wins — Lenovo Idea Tab Plus

InnoReviews verdict

Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra wins this tablet face-off, 58.1 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and performance (+14). Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 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 41
  • Stronger features score: 75 vs 35
  • 121% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,680 vs 761
  • 117% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,350 vs 2,002
  • 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP

Reasons to pick the Lenovo Idea Tab Plus

  • Stronger portability score: 72 vs 50
  • 60% higher Peak brightness: 800 nits vs 500 nits
  • 27% lower weight: 530 g vs 726 g
  • Lower launch price: $270 vs $1,100

Display

Display comparison: Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra versus Lenovo Idea Tab Plus
SpecGalaxy Tab S8 UltraLenovo Idea Tab Plus
Screen size14.6 ″+21%12.1 ″
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution2960x18482560 x 1600
Pixel density240 ppi249 ppi+4%
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits800 nits+60%

Performance

Performance comparison: Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra versus Lenovo Idea Tab Plus
SpecGalaxy Tab S8 UltraLenovo Idea Tab Plus
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1MediaTek Dimensity 6400
AnTuTu1,050,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,680+121%Bottom 50%761Bottom 19%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+117%Bottom 50%2,002Bottom 15%
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB + microSD128GB / 256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra versus Lenovo Idea Tab Plus
SpecGalaxy Tab S8 UltraLenovo Idea Tab Plus
Capacity11,200 mAh+10%10,200 mAh
Charging45 W45 W
Endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra versus Lenovo Idea Tab Plus
SpecGalaxy Tab S8 UltraLenovo Idea Tab Plus
Weight726 g530 g+27%
Thickness5.5 mm+13%6.3 mm
MaterialArmor AluminumAluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra versus Lenovo Idea Tab Plus
SpecGalaxy Tab S8 UltraLenovo Idea Tab Plus
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Front camera12 MP+50%8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra versus Lenovo Idea Tab Plus
SpecGalaxy Tab S8 UltraLenovo Idea Tab Plus
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.2Bluetooth 5.2
Cellular5G optionalOptional 5G (Sub-6 GHz) on select models
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra versus Lenovo Idea Tab Plus
SpecGalaxy Tab S8 UltraLenovo Idea Tab Plus
StylusS Pen (included)Lenovo Tab Pen or Tab Pen Plus (bundled on some models)
Keyboard supportYesNo
SpeakersQuadQuad speakers with Dolby Atmos
Operating systemAndroid 12 (One UI 4.1)Android 15

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