Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11" vs Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
Samsung
64 Overall Score
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Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation 2017, A9, 2GB, 128GB, Gray
Apple
36 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
72 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 receives mostly positive feedback for its performance, display quality, and value as a refurbished device. However, several verified buyers report missing or defective S-Pens and other hardware issues like a non-functional network adapter, which significantly lowers satisfaction for those affected. The tablet itself is praised for being fast, smooth, and great for daily use, gaming, and multitasking, but the inconsistent quality control on refurbished units is a major concern.
Pros
- Fast and smooth performance
- Excellent display quality
- Good value for refurbished price
- Long battery life
- Lightweight and portable
Cons
- Missing or defective S-Pen
- Hardware defects in refurbished units
- Inconsistent refurbished quality control
- Tablet feels thin and fragile
- Screen protector may affect S-Pen accuracy
S pen issues 4
Refurbished quality 5
Performance 5
Display quality 4
Battery life 2
Value for money 3
Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation 2017, A9, 2GB, 128GB, Gray
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11" | Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1★ | A9 third-generation chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture, Embedded M9 coprocessor |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | — |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 2 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✓★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 9.7" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 2048 px |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.47 kg★ |
| OS | Android 12 | iOS |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sharpness (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation 2017, A9, 2GB, 128GB, Gray
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong affordability (73rd percentile)
- Strong portability (71st percentile)
- Strong screen (68th percentile)
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average gpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average cpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation 2017, A9, 2GB, 128GB, Gray
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11"
Scores 64 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 23 specs.
