Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
The Verdict
Samsung's flagship Tab S10 Ultra dominates with its stunning 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (2960x1848, 120Hz) and cutting-edge MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ processor, paired with 12-16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage. Picture quality and processing power are substantially superior. However, the Galaxy Tab S8 remains a capable 11-inch performer with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, LTPS LCD display (2560x1600), and included S Pen,though its screen technology and RAM (8GB) feel dated. Battery life favors the S8 (15 hours vs. 14 hours), and it costs $500 less. For professionals needing premium display fidelity, multitasking, and future-proof performance, the Tab S10 Ultra is essential. Budget-conscious users prioritizing value should consider the S8, accepting compromises in display quality and processing grunt.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra if…
- →Massive 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz
- →S Pen included in the box
- →IP68 water and dust resistance
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
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
Pros
- Massive 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz
- S Pen included in the box
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- MicroSD card slot for expandable storage
- Wi-Fi 7 support for cutting-edge wireless speeds
Cons
- Very large and pricey, not ideal for one-handed use
- Notch in the display houses the front cameras
- MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ trails Apple M4 in raw performance
- Android tablet apps still lag behind iPadOS optimization
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 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 with One UI 6.1 | Android 12 (One UI 4.1, upgradable to One UI 6+) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 718 g (Wi-Fi) | 503 g (Wi-Fi) |
| Dimensions | 326.4 x 208.6 x 5.4 mm | 253.8 x 165.3 x 6.3 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to ~14 hours video | Up to 15 hours video playback |
| Capacity | 11200 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 13 MP wide + 8 MP ultrawide | — |
| Front camera | 12 MP wide + 12 MP ultrawide (landscape) | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.6 inches | 11 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPS TFT LCD |
| Resolution | 2960 x 1848 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (Octa-core, Adreno 730) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Cellular | ||
| Stylus Support | ||
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