Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
Samsung
63 Overall Score
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Apple iPad 10.2" 7th Gen 2019, A10 Fusion, 3GB, 128GB, Space Gray
Apple
57 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 10.2" 7th Gen 2019, A10 Fusion, 3GB, 128GB, Space Gray
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Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11" | Apple iPad 10.2" 7th Gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1★ | Apple A10 Fusion |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Integrated Graphics |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 3 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 10.2" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 2160 px |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | Apple Pencil |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 32 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 12 | iPadOS |
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 10.2" 7th Gen 2019, A10 Fusion, 3GB, 128GB, Space Gray
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong reading battery (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong affordability (79th percentile)
- Below average ram (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
- Below average gpu (33rd percentile)
- Below average cpu (35th percentile)
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Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11"
Scores 63 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 24 specs.