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iQOO Pad2 vs Galaxy Tab S8

iQOO Pad2
62.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Galaxy Tab S8

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S8

$700

62.7Inno Score
64.9chipPerformance59.5
67.3Display72.5
57.9Battery38.9
60.2Portability76.4
57.2Features75.2
5 spec wins — iQOO Pad25 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S8

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: iQOO Pad2 scores 62.5 against 62.7 for Galaxy Tab S8. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Galaxy Tab S8 edges ahead in features and portability, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iQOO Pad2

  • Stronger performance score: 65 vs 60
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 39
  • 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 25% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 8,000 mAh
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S8

  • Stronger display score: 73 vs 67
  • Stronger portability score: 76 vs 60
  • Stronger features score: 75 vs 57
  • 140% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 5 MP
  • 63% higher Rear camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: iQOO Pad2 versus Galaxy Tab S8
SpeciQOO Pad2Galaxy Tab S8
Screen size12.1 ″+10%11 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDLTPS TFT
Resolution1968x28002560x1600
Pixel density283 ppi+3%274 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: iQOO Pad2 versus Galaxy Tab S8
SpeciQOO Pad2Galaxy Tab S8
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 12—1,310,917Bottom 36%
RAM12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB128GB / 256GB + microSD

Battery

Battery comparison: iQOO Pad2 versus Galaxy Tab S8
SpeciQOO Pad2Galaxy Tab S8
Capacity10,000 mAh+25%8,000 mAh
Charging44 W45 W+2%

Design

Design comparison: iQOO Pad2 versus Galaxy Tab S8
SpeciQOO Pad2Galaxy Tab S8
Weight589 g503 g+15%
Thickness6.6 mm6.3 mm+4%
MaterialMetal unibodyArmor Aluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: iQOO Pad2 versus Galaxy Tab S8
SpeciQOO Pad2Galaxy Tab S8
Rear camera8 MP13 MP+63%
Front camera5 MP12 MP+140%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iQOO Pad2 versus Galaxy Tab S8
SpeciQOO Pad2Galaxy Tab S8
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.2
CellularWi-Fi only5G optional
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1USB-C 3.2

Features

Features comparison: iQOO Pad2 versus Galaxy Tab S8
SpeciQOO Pad2Galaxy Tab S8
StylusiQOO Pencil2s (sold separately)S Pen included
Keyboard supportYesYes
Speakers6-speakerQuad (AKG, Dolby Atmos)
Operating systemAndroid 14 (OriginOS 4)Android 12 (One UI 4.1)

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