Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra vs. iPad Pro: Which flagship tablet is best for you?
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra vs. iPad Pro debate is one Samsung clearly wanted to start, because the S8 Ultra appears designed to compete toe-to-toe with Apple’s best iPads.
The clearest indicator is the Ultra’s remarkably large 14.6-inch AMOLED display, which is the biggest we’ve ever seen on a Samsung tablet — and noticeably larger than the screens on either the 11-inch iPad Pro or the 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
But size isn’t everything. Apple’s 2021 iPad Pros are some of the best tablets you can buy for good reason: they’re the most powerful iPads on the market, with features that make them compelling for both consuming and creating content.
So how do Apple’s premium tablets stack up against Samsung’s latest flagship Android tablet? Read on to find out!
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra vs. iPad Pro: Specs
| Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | 11-inch iPad Pro 2021 | 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2021 | |
| Starting price | $1,099 | $799 | $1,099 |
| Display | 14.6 inch (2960 x 1848) Super AMOLED, 120Hz | 11 inches (2388 x 1668 pixels) | 12.9 inches (2732 x 2048 pixels) mini-LED |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | M1 (16-core) | M1 (16-core) |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB |
| Memory | 8GB, 12GB, 16GB | 8GB (128GB – 512GB storage models), 16GB (1TB-2TB storage models) | 8GB (128GB – 512GB storage models), 16GB (1TB-2TB storage models) |
| Rear Cameras | 13MP, 6MP ultra-wide | 12MP wide (f/1.8), 10-MP ultra-wide (f/2.4) | 12MP wide (f/1.8), 10-MP ultra-wide (f/2.4) |
| Front Cameras | 12MP | 12MP TrueDepth | 12MP TrueDepth |
| Port | USB-C w/ DisplayPort out | USB-C with Thunderbolt, USB-4 | USB-C with Thunderbolt, USB-4 |
| Accessories | S Pen stylus (included), Book Cover Keyboard | Magic Keyboard, Apple Pencil (gen 1 & 2) | Magic Keyboard, Apple Pencil (gen 1 & 2) |
| Battery life | Up to 15 hours (claimed) | 13:42 | 10:48 |
| Connectivity | WiFi 6E (2.4/5/6GHz), Bluetooth v5.2 | Wi-Fi 6, optional 5G | Wi-Fi 6, optional 5G |
| Dimensions | 12.85 x 8.21 x 0.22 inches | 9.74 x 7.02 x 0.23 inches | 11.04 x 8.46 x 0.25 inches |
| Weight | 1.4 pounds | 1.04 pounds | 1.51 pounds |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra vs. iPad Pro: Price
The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is is available for pre-order right now, though it won’t officially launch until February 25. With a starting price of $1,099 it’s quite pricey for an Android tablet, competing directly…
