Launch report · Samsung

Galaxy Tab S8: The 11" LCD Tab S with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and S Pen at $700.

SpecEagle Editorial·Feb 2022·$700·Score 76/100

Tab S8 was the entry of the 2022 Tab S lineup — flagship internals in an LCD frame at $700.

Key specs at launch

Display

11.0" LCD 120 Hz

Chipset

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Memory

8 GB · 128 GB

Main cam

13 MP + 6 MP

Battery

8,000 mAh

Weight

503 g

What stands out

SD 8 Gen 1 + 120 Hz.
S Pen + DeX.
microSD survives.
Quad AKG.

What to watch

LCD, not AMOLED.
No IP rating.
45 W charging.
No jack.

The phone it has to beat

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro

$649 · score 89/100