Samsung Galaxy Tab S8

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Galaxy Tab S8 Logo.svg
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Front of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
Brand Samsung Galaxy
Manufacturer Samsung Electronics
ColorsTab S8/Tab S8+: Graphite, Silver, Pink Gold
Tab S8 Ultra: Graphite
Series Samsung Galaxy Tab series
Model
  • Tab S8: SM-X700, SM-X706, SM-X706B, SM-X706U, SM-X706N
  • Tab S8+: SM-X800, SM-X806, SM-X806B, SM-X806U, SM-X806N
  • Tab S8 Ultra: SM-X900, SM-X906, SM-X906B, SM-X906U, SM-X906N
Compatible networks GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
First releasedAnnounced: February 9, 2022;2 years ago (2022-02-09)
Availability by regionFebruary 25, 2022;2 years ago (2022-02-25)
Predecessor Samsung Galaxy Tab S7
Successor Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
Type Tablet Computer
Dimensions
  • Tab S8: 253.8 mm (9.99 in) H
    165.3 mm (6.51 in) W
    6.3 mm (0.25 in) D
  • Tab S8+: 285 mm (11.2 in) H
    185 mm (7.3 in) W
    5.7 mm (0.22 in) D
  • Tab S8 Ultra: 326.4 mm (12.85 in) H
    208.6 mm (8.21 in) W
    5.5 mm (0.22 in) D
Mass
  • Tab S8: 503 g (17.7 oz) (Wi-Fi)
    507 g (17.9 oz) (5G)
  • Tab S8+: 567 g (20.0 oz) (Wi-Fi)
    572 g (20.2 oz) (5G)
  • Tab S8 Ultra: 726 g (25.6 oz) (Wi-Fi)
    728 g (25.7 oz) (5G)
Operating system
System-on-chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU Adreno 730
Memory
  • Tab S8 and S8+: 8 GB, 12 GB RAM
  • Tab S8 Ultra: 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB RAM
Storage
  • Tab S8 and S8+: 128 GB, 256 GB
  • Tab S8 Ultra: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Removable storage microSDXC, up to 1 TB
SIM Nano-SIM
Battery
  • Tab S8: 8000 mAh
  • Tab S8+: 10090 mAh
  • Tab S8 Ultra: 11200 mAh
ChargingUSB PD: 45W (PPS), 15W (non-PPS)
Display
SoundQuad stereo loudspeakers tuned by AKG
Rear camera13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF
6 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
LED flash, HDR, panorama
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Front camera
  • Tab S8 and S8+: 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)
  • Tab S8 Ultra: 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide)
    12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Connectivity USB Type-C 3.2
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE
Data inputs
SAR 0.87 W/kg (body) 
Website www.samsung.com/us/tablets/tab-s8/
References [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is a series of Android-based tablets designed, developed and marketed by Samsung Electronics. Unveiled at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event on 9 February 2022, they serve as the successor to the Galaxy Tab S7 series. [1] [4] [7]

Contents

History

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, the S8+ and the S8 Ultra were announced on 9 February 2022 and released on 25 February 2022.

Design

Colors

Tab S8 and S8+

ColorNameBezel
GraphiteBlack
Silver
Pink Gold

Tab S8 Ultra

ColorNameBezel
GraphiteBlack

Specifications

Hardware

Chipset

All tablets feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 system on a chip. The SoC is based on the 4 nm processing technology node. The tablets also feature an Adreno 730 GPU. [8]

Storage

The Galaxy Tab S8 and Tab S8+ are available in 128, and 256 GB options, and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is available in 128, 256, and 512 options, not all capacity variants are available. 1 TB of expansion can be added using a microSD card. The base amount of RAM is 8 GB, and is upgradeable to 16 GB. [8]

Camera

The Tab S8 and Tab S8+ have a 12 MP front camera with an f/2.4 lens. The rear has a 13 MP camera with an f/2.0 wide-angle lens, and a 6 MP camera with a f/2.2 ultra wide angle lens. [9] [8]

The Tab S8 Ultra has a 12 MP front camera with an f/2.2 wide-angle lens, and a 12 MP front camera with an f/2.4 ultra wide angle lens. The rear has a 13 MP camera with an f/2.0 wide-angle lens, and a 6 MP camera with an f/2.2 ultra wide angle lens. [10]

Display

The Tab S8 is equipped with a TFT LCD display with an 11-inch 2560 x 1600 resolution, with a screen ratio of 16:10. The scanning rate can be adjusted from 48 Hz to 120 Hz. [9] [8]

The Tab S8+ features a super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2800 x 1752 in 12.4 inches, with a screen ratio of 16:10. The scanning rate can be adjusted from 48 Hz to 120 Hz.

The Tab S8 Ultra is equipped with a super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2960 x 1848 measuring 14.6 inches, with a screen ratio of 16:10. The scanning rate can be adjusted from 48 Hz to 120 Hz. [10]

Software

The operating system is Android 13 with One UI 5.0.

Regions

Starting with the Galaxy Tab S8 series, the CSC codes are consolidated together. This means that Samsung will speed up the firmware update process for these devices in more regions. Fewer Country Specific Codes (CSCs) means that official Samsung software updates will reach local markets faster. [11]

Some countries on this list may be shown separately during the initial setup process.

OXM

This CSC group applies to the rest of the world. These CSC codes will work for all variants unless specified.

Regions/carriers marked with an asterisk (*) cannot be used with the Call and Text on Other Devices feature.

South Korea

Wi-Fi only variants sold in this market do not have any carrier-specific CSC codes, but they still use the OXM Multi-CSC for expanded language and region support unlike their cellular counterparts, which use the OKR Multi-CSC.

North America

Wi-Fi only variants sold in this market do not have any carrier-specific CSC codes, but they still use the OXM Multi-CSC for expanded language and region support unlike their cellular counterparts, which use the OYM/OYN and OYA/OYV Multi-CSCs for the US and Canada, respectively.

  • XAC:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
    • Bell
    • Fido
    • Freedom Mobile
    • Koodo
    • Rogers
    • Shaw
    • Telus
    • Virgin Plus
  • XAR:Flag of the United States.svg  United States
    • AT&T *
    • T-Mobile
    • US Cellular
    • Verizon *

Latin America

ZBR is the newly consolidated CSC code for the Latin America region.

Europe

CIS

  • SEK:Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine
    • Vodafone
    • Kyivstar
    • Lifecell
    • TriMob
  • SER:Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
    • MTS
    • Beeline
    • Megafon
    • Tele2
  • CAU: Caucasus countries
  • SKZ:Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan
    • Beeline
    • Altel
    • Kcell
    • Tele2

Middle East & North Africa

XSG, previously only for the UAE, now serves the entire Middle East region.

India

Asia Pacific

XSP, previously only for Singapore, now serves the Asia Pacific region (Southeast Asia & Oceania). The display languages for Lao, Burmese, and Khmer are still exclusive to this market, even though they are present on the firmware.

The region locking for the Wi-Fi only variant now adds Australia and New Zealand to the Asia Pacific region.

China

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