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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
Tab S8 is the February 2022 $699.99 leftover 11-inch TFT flagship: 4nm octa-core, in-box BLE S Pen, Wi-Fi 6E, 8000 mAh.
Product images
Placeholder — OEM press not licensedSamsung Galaxy Tab S8
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Placeholder — OEM press not licensedSamsung Galaxy Tab S8
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Studio still only. Manufacturer press JPEGs are not hosted here. See the official product page for the real product photo.
In short
Tab S8 is the February 2022 $699.99 leftover 11-inch TFT flagship: 4nm octa-core, in-box BLE S Pen, Wi-Fi 6E, 8000 mAh. Buy leftover if you want the last 11-inch S tablet before IP68. Skip it if you want current S11 silicon or S8+ / Ultra canvas.
Who it is for
- Leftover shoppers who want the 2022 11-inch Galaxy Tab S with an in-box BLE S Pen, Wi-Fi 6E, and microSD 1TB before the IP68 S9 redesign.
- People comparing S8 vs S9 vs S11 on panel (LTPS TFT vs Dynamic AMOLED 2X), ingress (no IP code vs IP68), and US start ($699.99 vs $799.99 vs later S11).
Who should skip it
- Anyone who wants the current 11-inch flagship. That is Galaxy Tab S11.
- Buyers who want 12.4- or 14.6-inch S8 canvas. Those are Tab S8+ / S8 Ultra.
- People who want a published IP68 rating. Samsung’s first IP68 Tab S is Tab S9.
Key differentiators
- 11-inch LTPS TFT, 2560 × 1600, 276 ppi, up to 120 Hz — not Super AMOLED. S8+ / Ultra are Super AMOLED.
- First Galaxy tablet series Samsung says supports Wi-Fi 6E (Newsroom).
- In-box BLE S Pen; side-key fingerprint (not FOD). Chargers sold separately.
- Newsroom processor row is “4nm 64-bit Octa-Core Processor.” Do not invent Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 from a review.
Caveats
- 15-hour video, 80-minute 45W charge, and “fastest processor ever in a Galaxy Tab” are Samsung claims. We have not lab-tested Tab S8.
- Peak nits are not on the Global/Mobile Press tables we pulled. Do not invent 500/800 from a later FE sheet.
- Samsung product photography is not hosted here.
Tablet-category specs
Same rows on every tablet page (iPad Pro / Air / mini, Galaxy Tab S, Pixel Tablet).
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Display size | 11-inch full rectangle (Newsroom footnote: actual viewable area is less due to rounded corners and camera hole) | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Display type | LTPS TFT (not Super AMOLED) | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung Mobile Press |
| Display resolution | 2560 × 1600 (WQXGA), 276 ppi | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Peak brightness (OEM) | Not published | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Refresh rate | Up to 120 Hz | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Display features | WQXGA LTPS TFT. HDR / nits / Vision Booster rows are not on the S8 Newsroom table we pulled — do not copy S9 Dynamic AMOLED 2X extras backward. | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Sold size(s) | 11-inch Tab S8 (this hub). Siblings: /tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-plus/ and /tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-ultra/. | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Dimensions | 253.8 × 165.3 × 6.3 mm | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Weight | 503 g Wi-Fi; 507 g 5G | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung Mobile Press |
| Finishes | Graphite; Silver; Pink Gold | Samsung US Newsroom; Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Chassis / enclosure | Armor Aluminum. Newsroom: over 30% more scratch-resistant and 40% less prone to bending than Galaxy Tab S7 (series claim). | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Chip / processor | Not published | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung Mobile Press |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB with 128GB; 12GB with 256GB (S8 / S8+ column on the Newsroom table) | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung Mobile Press |
| On-device storage | 128GB or 256GB plus microSD up to 1TB (card sold separately) | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Operating system | Android 12.0 on the launch Newsroom table. Quote the live spec sheet on write day rather than inventing a later One UI as a launch SKU. | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Pencil / stylus | S Pen included. Newsroom accessory row: S Pen (BLE, Inbox). USB Type-C cable also in the box. Ultra-low latency prediction language is footnoted for S8+ / Ultra (2.8 ms) — do not copy that 2.8 ms figure onto this 11-inch SKU. | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Keyboard / cover (OEM) | Book Cover Keyboard Slim / Book Cover Keyboard / Book Cover / Note View Cover / Strap Cover listed — sold separately. US pre-order promo: Book Cover Keyboard Slim with S8 / S8+ (conditions apply). | Samsung US / Global Newsroom |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint with side key (Newsroom). S8+ / Ultra use on-display fingerprint — do not flatten FOD onto this 11-inch SKU. | Samsung Global Newsroom footnote 25 |
| Speakers | Quad stereo speakers with sound by AKG; Dolby Atmos | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Microphones | 3 microphones | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi models: none. 5G / LTE SKUs exist on the Newsroom series (weights split Wi-Fi / 5G). Confirm the exact US carrier SKU. | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth v5.2. First Samsung tablet series Newsroom says supports Wi-Fi 6E. | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Ports / expansion | USB Type-C USB 3.2; microSD slot | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Rear camera | 13 MP AF + 6 MP Ultra-Wide + flash | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Front camera | 12 MP Ultra-Wide (single front). Dual 12 MP front cameras are Ultra-only. | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Battery (OEM) | 8,000 mAh typical. Newsroom footnote 12: 15 hours of video playback for Tab S8 (internal lab, local video, default settings, no Wi-Fi or mobile network). | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Charging (OEM) | Super Fast Charging 2.0 (up to 45W). Chargers sold separately. Footnote: 80 minutes to fully charge Tab S8 and Tab S8+. | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Durability / ingress | Armor Aluminum series claim. Not published as an IP code on the Newsroom tables we pulled (accessed 2026-09-19). First IP68 Galaxy Tab S is Tab S9 — do not copy IP68 backward. | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Location / GNSS | GPS + GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo (Newsroom GPS row). Confirm GNSS on a Wi-Fi-only SKU before copying the 5G list. | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| US MSRP (launch) | Samsung US Newsroom: Tab S8 starting at $699.99. | Samsung US Newsroom, 2022-02-09 |
| Price band | Previous flagship Android tablet ($699+ US launch before keyboard) | Derived from Samsung US Newsroom |
| Announced | 9 February 2022 (US Newsroom); Global Korea dateline 10 February 2022 | Samsung US / Global Newsroom |
| Availability | Pre-order beginning 9 February 2022; launch 25 February 2022 in select markets including the U.S. Current 11-inch flagship is Tab S11. | Samsung US / Global Newsroom |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other tablets keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| LTPS TFT (not AMOLED) | The 11-inch S8 differentiator versus S8+ / Ultra Super AMOLED. Keep it extra so vs pages do not flatten “Samsung flagship panel.” | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Processor name unpublished | Newsroom table: 4nm 64-bit octa-core. Do not paste Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 from GSMArena. | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| S8+ and S8 Ultra siblings | Live hubs: /tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-plus/ and /tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-ultra/. | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Later leftover sibling | Tab S9 is live at /tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9/ — first IP68 Tab S, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy on that Newsroom table. | Samsung US Newsroom 2023 |
| Leftover predecessor | Tab S7 is live at /tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s7/ — Wi-Fi 6 (not 6E), 7nm octa-core / US Snapdragon 865 Plus, $649.99 Wi-Fi start. | Samsung US Newsroom 2020 |
Overview
Galaxy Tab S8 is Samsung’s February 2022 11-inch flagship — the last 11-inch S tablet before the IP68 S9 redesign. Current 11-inch flagship sell-in is Tab S11. This hub stays so leftover shoppers have a tablets-v1 record instead of mixing TFT / no-IP rows with later AMOLED / IP68 sheets.
We have not used this tablet. 15-hour video and 45W / 80-minute charge stay Samsung claims.
Display, chip, speakers
LTPS TFT at 11 inches, 2560 × 1600, 276 ppi, up to 120 Hz. Peak nits are not published on the tables we pulled. Chip is Newsroom’s 4nm 64-bit octa-core — no Qualcomm name. Speakers are quad AKG + Dolby Atmos.
Stylus, durability, expansion
In-box BLE S Pen. No IP code. microSD to 1TB. RAM is 8GB or 12GB by storage SKU. Side-key fingerprint.
Battery
| Samsung’s words | Tab S8 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh typical |
| Video (Newsroom footnote) | Up to 15 hours |
| Charge | Super Fast Charging 2.0 up to 45W; charger sold separately; 80 minutes to full |
| Thickness | 6.3 mm |
Sources
- Samsung US Newsroom — Big, Bold and Versatile: Introducing Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series — accessed 2026-09-19
- Samsung Global Newsroom — Breaking the Rules With Galaxy Tab S8 Series — accessed 2026-09-19
- Samsung Mobile Press — Galaxy Tab S8 series specifications — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Is the chip Snapdragon 8 Gen 1?
The Newsroom / Mobile Press tables we pulled say 4nm 64-bit octa-core. We do not invent a Qualcomm SKU name from a review.
Is Tab S8 IP68?
No IP code is on the S8 Newsroom tables we pulled. Samsung’s first IP68 Tab S is Tab S9.
Official product page: Samsung Galaxy Tab S8. Tech specs: Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 specs.