Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra vs Moto Pad (2026)
55.4Performance33.3
51.9Display36
60.9Battery29.4
50.4Portability66.7
75.2Features67.2
9 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra1 spec wins — Moto Pad (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra wins this tablet face-off, 58.1 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+32) and performance (+22). Moto Pad (2026) 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 33
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 36
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 67
- 125% higher charging: 45 W vs 20 W
Reasons to pick the Moto Pad (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 67 vs 50
- 33% lower weight: 490 g vs 726 g
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $1,100
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 ″+33% | 11 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2960x1848 | 2000 x 1200 |
| Pixel density | 240 ppi+13% | 213 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | — |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000Top 66% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,680Top 67% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350Top 64% | — |
| RAM | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB + microSD | 128GB, 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11,200 mAh+45% | 7,700 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W+125% | 20 W |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 726 g | 490 g+33% |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm+26% | 7.4 mm |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum back and frame, glass front |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Yes (active stylus supported) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Quad stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 15 |
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