OnePlus Pad 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
The Verdict
OnePlus Pad 2 delivers superior performance with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and impressive 144Hz display, making it ideal for gaming and content creation. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 offers solid specs with a lighter 503g build, expandable storage up to 1TB via microSD, and included S Pen with Samsung DeX integration. Display comparison favors OnePlus (3000 x 2120 vs 2560 x 1600), though Tab S8's LTPS TFT technology offers good color accuracy. Battery life edges toward Samsung at 15 hours versus OnePlus's 14.5 hours. OnePlus provides better value at $549.99 with faster charging (67W SUPERVOOC) and newer Android 14, while Samsung's $699 premium reflects its ecosystem advantages like Samsung DeX and extensive software support. For pure performance and gaming, OnePlus Pad 2 stands out; for productivity-focused users wanting expandable storage and ecosystem integration, Galaxy Tab S8 justifies its price.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus Pad 2 if…
- →Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance
- →Large 12.1-inch 144Hz 3K display
- →Excellent battery life with fast 67W charging
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 if…
- →S Pen included with 120Hz display makes note-taking excellent
- →Same Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 power as the pricier S8+ and Ultra
- →Compact 11" size balances portability and screen real estate
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
OnePlus Pad 2
Pros
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance
- Large 12.1-inch 144Hz 3K display
- Excellent battery life with fast 67W charging
- Premium aluminum unibody build
- Wi-Fi 7 support
Cons
- No cellular option
- No microSD expansion
- Stylus and keyboard sold separately
- Android tablet apps still trail iPadOS
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
Pros
- S Pen included with 120Hz display makes note-taking excellent
- Same Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 power as the pricier S8+ and Ultra
- Compact 11" size balances portability and screen real estate
- MicroSD expansion up to 1 TB
- Samsung DeX and multi-window for productivity
Cons
- LCD panel — lacks the AMOLED vibrancy of the S8+ and Ultra
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 can run warm during gaming
- $699 is steep for an LCD tablet
- Only 8 GB RAM on all configurations
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Pad 2 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | OxygenOS 14.1 (Android 14) | Android 12 (One UI 4.1, upgradable to One UI 6+) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 584 g | 503 g (Wi-Fi) |
| Dimensions | 268.6 x 189.4 x 6.5 mm | 253.8 x 165.3 x 6.3 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14.5 hours video playback, 67W SUPERVOOC charging | Up to 15 hours video playback |
| Capacity | 9510 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 13 MP | — |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.1 inches | 11 inches |
| Type | LTPS LCD, 7:5 aspect ratio | LTPS TFT LCD |
| Resolution | 3000 x 2120 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (Octa-core, Adreno 730) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Cellular | ||
| Stylus Support | ||
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