Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G 12.4" vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G 12.4" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
Samsung
61 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G 12.4" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
72 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The tablet receives mostly positive feedback for its OLED display, long battery life, and overall performance, especially for media consumption and gaming. However, there are significant concerns about refurbished units arriving with scratches, poor battery life, and cellular connectivity issues, particularly with Mint Mobile and Mexican carriers. Verified buyers praise the like-new condition and Samsung DeX, but a recurring complaint is the lack of an included stylus.
Pros
- OLED display quality
- Long battery life
- Expandable storage
- Samsung DeX functionality
- Like-new refurbished condition
Cons
- Cellular connectivity issues with some carriers
- Refurbished units may have scratches
- Poor battery life on some units
- No stylus included
- Not compatible with Mexican carriers
Display quality 4
Battery life 4
Refurbished condition 4
Cellular connectivity 3
Stylus inclusion 2
Performance gaming 2
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
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Scores
Entertainment
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Student
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G 12.4" | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU* | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.4" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2800 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | AMOLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | Android | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G 12.4" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong cpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 82 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 26 specs.