One thing I forgot to mention is that the auto framing feature ACTUALLY DOES work with this tablet! I made an assumption that the notch on the Ultra was the only reason why auto framing worked, and I missed this feature works on the S8 and S8 Plus. This tablet also has 4 years of software updates! I covered that on my first impressions video, but I was trying not to make this video the same! Battery life is also great on this tablet! Over 10,000 mAh is very good! Also, please check the links in the description, there are good promos still on this tablet!
I always had an ipad. Always. Then my last ipad pro 10.5 inch was broken and the pencil stopped charging. Not to mention I hated how you had to charge it via the lighting port, looked ridiculous. So I tossed and turned for a while, and got the tab s7 to complement my s21+. From the second I turned it on, I knew I'd never use another ipad. The screen is amazing, the s pen was included, not an optional $150 extra, thanks apple, and what sold me the most, the s pen works, even if it's not charged, you just lose Bluetooth functionality. To still be able to take notes, or annotate PDFs, draw, with a flat s pen is incredible. Let's be honest, the apple pencil can't do anything extraordinary, so why does it have to always be charged to use it? For those reading this, on the fence about Android tablets, do it. They are the best value for money ever. Sure, if you are a hard core video editor and need some apps not available on Android, you're out of luck, but for most people, this thing is the best money I've ever spent.
I would’ve never given IPad up even tho I hate iPhone and always had android phone, if not for apple killing the iPad in purpose to force you to buy a new one. I literally can barely nurse now. I can’t do even simple things like typing. Guess what? I’m doing but an Android tab.
I am the one who ordered tab S8+ and I am so happy with it. I already have iPad Mini 5 which is good for general reading but still too small for proper note taking however the S8 Ultra is way too big. To me, the size of S8+ is just perfect for my general use. With the pre-order, it came with the keyboard case which is awesome that I don't have to pay extra money for keyboard and of course, s-pen.
I think you're dead on the money here. When your average person compares this and the Tab S8 Ultra, I think in the long run they will find the Ultra to be a little too big. It's difficult to even fit on your lap if you're sitting in certain positions. The Plus is portable but also big enough to do productivity work.
Thanks so much! It really means a lot. I cover a lot of Android tablets and some mid-range smartphones as well as some foldable phones. Feel free to follow and if you have any questions at all feel free to leave comments. I'm pretty responsive
Something to add this tab can be used in Windows as a Wacom Tablet Secondary Display Respects Monitor Aspect Ratio Easy Data Transfer, Pencil (Infinite Battery) / Keyboard Included and bigger Emulation
I changed the color setting from the blinding Vivid setting to Natural, but I notice there is an RGB slider as well. So any tips for getting the best natural colors? Any RGB adjustments that should be made?
It's my favorite. I tried the S8 Ultra and it feels too big in most sitautions. The regular S8 is too small to type on, it's very crammed on the keyboard, this seems to be the best middle ground
@@AndroidDigest yeah the spen is amazing, a bit lighter but definitely has better feeling than apple pencil while writing, its just the extra grip while writing
Super review about a first rate Tablet, I’m getting mine in June 2022 for my replacement for my unnamed Tablet from 2016. I’ll love to read The Walking Dead comic on this tablet. Along with The Stand Omnibus.
Mostly, yes. Like 95% of the time for me with a tempered glass. It's optical though so it's a little less reliable then an ultrasonic. But works pretty good with a tempered glass. If it misses once it normally hits the next time too
Is 128gb enough for the tab s8+ or should we go for the 256gb version instead? Does heavy apps such as games for example, can be stored on the sd card?
So I don't have an SD card in to test this. But you could put apps on the SD card in the tab A7. And the Tab S7 FE. So I see no reason why you couldn't put apps on the SD card with this tablet. But if I'm honest I've never seen anyone have that many apps. If I put every single banking app and every single fast food app and every app I need I still only have about 40GB of apps. Add some big games and I would only be at 60GB or so. It would be insane to fill up the full amount with apps. And honestly I recommend putting apps on the device to speed them up, and then I would put all of your media and videos on your SD card. But either way you should have an option to do both.
Thanks for the reply. I am strongly planning on buying the tab s8+ (the other option would be M1 ipad pro 11 inch). Main reason on buying a tab is to take notes on my lectures since Im starting medt school on august and on my free time play a couple of games in it. I early asked about the gb thing since now days apps are getting huge updates and the system himself takes a couple of memory also. Im trying to make the best decision on which one to buy since Im planning to be loyal to the tab I choose for the next 6 years.. lol
@@prreyes5868 If you don't plan on using the tablet mainly for media consumption (netflix, youtube etc), you have money for the additional pen+keyboard and you don't mind iPad OS, then go for the M1 iPad Pro. That SoC and Apple's track record of SW updates will last you at least 6 years. However, if you want an all-rounder, get the Tab S8+. It comes with everything you need if you order now from Samsung website, you have an SD card slot for extra storage and big game files, the SD 8 Gen1 should be good for at least 3-4 years, OLED panel with 120Hz refresh and you have 16:10 aspect ratio which is hugely better than the iPad's 4:3 for media consumption. I was also in the looks for a tablet since I've never owned one and pre-ordered the S8+. It's the best for my needs
Hi, watched and watch out for your S8+ reviews. Got my pre- ord er last week, and excited to explore her features-- especially the camera because I'm one of those peculiar persons who take pictures with their tablets. For the benefit of peculiar people, I'm excited to shout from the rooftop--this S8 series has a CAMERA FLASH. My S6 doesn't so it's a biggie for me. 🙂
Hey, thanks for the video, I'm really torn about whether I should buy this tablet or not. Having seen loads of review videos, from what I can see the screen glare/reflectiveness is bad, can you comment on this? Can I also share some examples of how you have (or how this tablet could be used) as a replacement laptop? Do I need a bluetooth mouse? Or will the S Pen do? Can you use it for document creation (word, excel, powerpoint) without a keyboard? Or is the screen limited too much by the keyboard? For context, my current tablet is the Huawei MediaPad M5 10. Is the upgrade worth it? Thank you for your time & any assistance you give.
Well I'll try the best I can to respond, but it is a little complex what you are asking and honestly it's pretty subjective depending on the person. There is definitely some noticeable screen glare. But it does depend on the angle your tablet is at. For me it's a non issue, I have a kickstand that I can just move into a slightly different position and avoid the glare. But how noticeable it is depends on your lighting, but to me a lot of good laptops have screen glare, we don't often talk about it. But this laptop is no different, but reflective screens (glossy) normally have better color accuracy so there are some benefits to it. As far as this replacing a laptop. You have to keep in mind that Android tablets can't use Microsoft word without paying for the Microsoft office 365 subscription. If you download the Android apps for Microsoft word or Microsoft Excel for example, you will be required to pay for that subscription. You can go to the Microsoft website, where they have what's called Microsoft office online, and it's a free service, similar to Google docs. So you can technically do word documents, you could always create a web shortcut and it it on your home screen for easy access, but it's not in a nice app or anything. Honestly if you plan to use this for productivity work I would definitely get at least a Bluetooth mouse and a Bluetooth keyboard, or just buy the keyboard case. You can get the keyboard case with a trackpad and keyboard, and it has an awesome kickstand so you can detach the keyboard whenever you want, and keep a cool kickstand on the device. But you can buy that for $150 or less. I got mine for $115 with a student discount from Samsung. Otherwise Amazon has mint condition from Amazon warehouse for about $150 used. And ebay will have them for possibly even cheaper. But if you are wondering about this being a laptop replacement, I don't necessarily think it's a great laptop replacement for most people. But it can still do a ton of stuff. There are apps like kinemaster and power director for video editing. Google docs and drive are free so you can create and edit documents easily without needing Microsoft office. If you are someone who does a lot of work on the web you could still use Samsung DeX, you could have the Gmail app open in a small window, and have the web browser open at the same time, all those small windows can help you be productive. A lot of people don't need windows programs to be productive and they just need a web browser, some good Android apps and a good interface. The s pen is a great thing, it's a great tool, but if you were riding a long document I wouldn't want to write out every single letter by hand, most people type much quicker than they write. But some people love hand written notes so this would be great for that. The screen is also better than most laptops, it's also more portable than most laptops, and the webcam along with the speakers, they are better than most laptop webcams or speakers. So there are a lot of benefits. But I would recommend a Bluetooth mouse and a keyboard, or the Samsung one if you find a good deal. The Logitech K380 is $30 for a good Bluetooth keyboard, you can find a good Bluetooth mouse for even $30 and a good case for $20.. that's $80. Pretty close to the Samsung version but you may save an extra $50 or $100 doing it this way. Hopefully these thoughts help a little. I'm happy to answer any clarifying questions. But yes, I do think it's a nice upgrade from your tab, I think the screen is gorgeous, sure the glare can be a flaw but there are ways to avoid it, and overall this has a great screen and it's a great tablet!
Finally if you can swing it you could always try it out. Samsung has a return policy. You have 14 days to request to return and another 14 days to return it after you request it. So you could always see if you like it for the first two weeks, they don't charge a restock fee. Just a suggestion. There are pros and cons though. Links are in the description which help to support me, but if you have any follow up questions let me know, my main goal is to help you
Wow!!! Look, i have watched tons of reviews on S8+ and you are literally the best S8+ reviewer i have seen so far!! Im so glad to have watched your video!! Concise, straight to the point, and give your final verdict!! Love that man!! As most reviewers arent like that. Btw, im an interior design student. At first I was really struggling on deciding either getting S8+ or Ultra as I got to choose either one for free!! So I did tons of research and finally just got the S8+ yesterday and really loved it!! After watching this video I just felt that I have made the right choice!! Phewww… Anyway, thanks for making this video and best of luck for your future videos!!!
Hey thank you so much! These comments mean a lot! I try to make my videos in a way that helps people make their own decisions about what's good for them, so glad it helped you! I flipped back and forth myself on which one was best for me, several times, but when I got the Ultra in the mail, for me personally, it's too big. But in the end I gave it a very positive review, it's just specifically made for certain types of people. Anyway, thanks again for the kind words! Comment any questions any time
@@AndroidDigest Oh btw I got the slim keyboard for free, is it worth buying the S7+ keyboard with trackpad?? Do you also make must know tips & tricks for tab S8 series??
I hear you. I actually bought the Galaxy Chromebook 2 again 3 or 4 weeks ago to try out. Video editors like powerdirector weren't working sadly.. But I love the design of that Chromebook. One of my favorite Chromebooks for sure. But a tablet is a whole different world. I wouldn't recommend the Tab S8 Ultra. It may also be a little too heavy to use in tablet mode for long periods. But this is a great mix of less weight and size, but more size than the S8 of course
You talk a lot of sense. I have the Tab S8+ as its the sweet spot out of the trio. It's my first tablet since the Nexus 7 and I got it to replace my Windows laptop. I really love the display and the battery life is excellent so far.
i ordered tge s8+ i love it its the perfect size tablet not to small and not too big. i got the free keyboard that is still sitting in the box it got shipped
If I didn't already have a Tab S7 Plus, I would be taking a serious look at the Tab S8 Plus. This is at the limit of what I can hold in one hand for long sessions on the couch. The Ultra would be too heavy for that. The best thing about the Tab S7 Plus (and thus the Tan S8 Plus) is small text legibility. E-textbooks, PDFs, and digital comics are all amazingly legible without pinching and zooming. It's the whole reason I splurged on the Tab S7 Plus. That it also happens to be great for TH-cam, Netflix, social media, etc, is a very nice bonus.
Hello! Can you please test if, in landscape, you notice any horizontal effects in the image quality when you tilt the tablet back and forward? On my S8+ I notice a screen "wave" effect. Is this common in AMOLED displays? Can it be a defect in the glass of my screen? I notice it more in still image situations like in Chrome and on the "desktop" page of the table. Thanks.
I ordered the Ultra as I do alot of photo editing. However, I also like to handwrite my notes in meetings. Then remembered I'd have to actually be able to bring it with me without hassle. so l ordered the hus as well. Got them both, thed them both. The Ultra in amazing! But honestly, the plus is no downgrade, AND more portable. I returned the Ultra, and I am so happy with my choice. Our household also has two ipads, The apple pen is a dealbreaker. The bad multitasking issue is also a dealbreaker. I also have the S 22 Ultra and they are liberally made for each other😅
It's funny because I just bought another S8 Ultra like 3 weeks ago, and 2 weeks ago I just bought another Tab S8 Plus. I was going to give some updated thoughts on my channel. I agree with you that both tablets are great! The Plus isn't really much of a downgrade, it gives almost all the same benefits with more portability. The S8 Ultra gives more screen real estate, and it has higher RAM options, and one extra camera, honestly it's not a big differece either way, it just depends on what you prefer
@Android Digest Absolutely. I wish the higher RAM was an option for the Plus. I would definitely pay for that. The only caveat when choosing the plus over the Ultra in my opinion, as the slightly smaller screen is an advantage for my use. I would Love to be able to keep them both tbh😅❤ The camera is something I could do without on my tablet as I never use it. .
Very honest and caring,+ down to earth for consumer with a balance which helps to just giving wise fare review. Thank you I sometimes fine some offer of these review seem just one side towards apple even in a very hard economical climate times. Thank you. 👍
Thanks! In my mind, the biggest decision up front is "what operating system do you want to use?" iPads are great, Android tablets are great too, but I try not to get caught up in the fight. If you come to my channel, you probably want an Android tablet, so I try to compare tablets to the market, try to tell you a fair price, and I try to tell you why certain tablets are good for certain people, and why you might not like it, just trying to help your average consumer. If you ever need anything, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to leave a comment! I try to reply to them every couple of days.
I've been looking everywhere to find out if the pen on the s8 plus attaches to the side like it does on the ultra, and you're the first review I've found that showed it! Thanks so much! I know it might not sound like a big deal, but the tablet I currently use doesn't have that functionality, and I often use it lying flat on a desk where the back is inaccessible, so it was definitely a small feature I wanted to know before I bought one
The ultra is ridiculously too big to be a tablet, and too underpowered to truly replace a laptop. It doesn't know what it wants to be. The s8+ is the perfect device for both a tablet and laptop supplement
I do agree with you for the most part. I put the S8 Plus on my lap, and when I crossed my legs the S8 plus barely fit on my lap. The S8 Ultra wouldn't even fit in my lap when sitting in certain positions. I do think there is a great market for it though. I was talking with my wife and she does a lot of art and she said she would love the S8 Ultra. A lot of artists really want a bigger canvas. If you leave your tablet more stationary, and you primarily want it for entertainment, and art, I think it has benefits over a laptop. But for the most part I agree. When if becomes so big that it's not really a tablet. So it's not for everyone, especially those who want a tablet AND a laptop. The Ultra is just suuper big. I'll see though, my keyboard comes in tomorrow so I plan to use it next
The S8+ looks amazing and I'm THIS close to buying it.. But my only concern is the longevity. Do Samsung tablets start to slow down in a couple years? Cause on the other hand, an M2 iPad Pro is not gonna slow down noticeably for atleast another 6 years. Any thoughts?
No. I don't expect slowdowns within 2 years.. But that's just my experience with Samsung tablets. You get 4 years of software updates now too, compared to a lot of tablets that only get 1 or 2 updates
I still can't decide if i want the s+ or the ultra. Im planning to use it for note taking, drawing and reading stuff. Is ultra really too big to take it outside the house ? Is reading text harder on the ultra compared to s+ ?
Well I got this comment late due to youtube not showing it to me, but I'm curious what you ended up getting! It's not necessarily too big to take out of the house, it is much much heavier though. Reading text is great on the Ultra though!
I bought the S8+ for its touted ability to work as a laptop. But I am unable to install the full version of Excel which I need for statistics. Any advice about that?
There's no way to install the FULL VERSION of Excel. That is limited to Windows laptops and Chromebooks and Android tablets aren't really made for that. However there are two options: 1: I'm sure you are alluding to this, but if you do have that Microsoft 365 subscription, you can download the Android apps, no it isn't the "full version" but it does have most of the features that most people need. 2: If you don't want to pay money, you can google "microsoft office free online" and find the website for Microsoft Office online, which is essentially like google docs, as long as you are accessing it from the web it is free. You can click the top 3 dots on chrome in the top right corner of Google Chrome and add a shortcut to your home screen, which will allow you to use office for free. Again, it's a limited version, but that's an option. I'm pretty sure if you actually install a "web app" it essentially works like the android app and requires a subscription. Hopefully this helps. It sounds like you are wanting more features than the web has to offer, or the Android app, and in that case, there's not much you can do. That's why I love google drive and google docs. I can organize my documents in drive, I can access them from anywhere, I can save them offline, and it's all free no matter what. As long as I have enough storage! But I do understand some people need the full version of office, and in that case, not much else I can add!
so i did go with the S8 Plus. 3 little details i appreciate alot: -the S-pen actually snaps and sticks to the back really well. -the fingerprint sensor has actually improved from what i can tell. -the processing power, interacting with the versatile UI, allows it to be a workstation as much as a media consumption device.
@@alvaradorea5461 its a personal choice. i have become accustomed to Android over the years. and Samsung delivers the best Android experience. of all the numerous reasons i went with a Galaxy tab, a huge reason is that Samsung has Qled TVs as part of their ecosystem. the Tab S8 is powerful enough for me to be both a workstation and a media consumption device, without the need of a desktop. also, using Smart Veiw on my Qled TV is pretty awesome. the Tab S8 serves as both a movie player and a gaming console for my TV.
The iPad is more powerful, there is no doubt about it. And there are a few more apps that are optimized a little better for iPads, but it's pretty close nowadays. But a lot of people prefer the Android ecosystem which is a REALLY big deal to some people, like for me, I would never choose an iPad, but that's preference. Android is more customizable, and I like the freedom that Android provides, I like the ability to sideload apps if I need to, I like having an android phone and android tablets work well within the ecosystem. Samsung tablets also come with a stylus which is a huge deal, it's not a ton of extra money. Also the Samsung has the better screen (it's OLED). Yes the iPad can be more powerful, and it may have a few extra apps for things like video editing, and it works better for iMessage and people who have iPhones, so it depends on who you are, both are great. iPads are top of the line, but I just prefer Android, but that's my preference, and it's OKAY if you prefer something different. Hopefully this helps a little bit!
@@AndroidDigest Kindly tell about how many gb of samsung notes i can syn accross the devices as . In older condition it is 15 gb .but what is it now any change .
Looking to buy the Galaxy S8 plus/Ultra Tab. The only thing holding me back is a functional webclipper ( as in Windows ) which can give me simplified articles of web news. Any app which can give me that?
I'm a little confused by what you mean. If you want apps for news there are countless apps. Google news is my favorite app with all types of good news. If you want a widget for the news on your home screen plenty of appa would have that too. And you can open apps like Google news in pop up windows too. So hopefully this answer covered some of what you wanted to know, I was a little confused by the question
@@AndroidDigestIn Windows, Evernote webclipper when used in simplified articles option has the capability to remove most advertsments on the web page and reproduce the news article in a text form which can be copied and posted wherever you wish to. Looking for a similar functionality on android.
I need your advice. I bought the s7fe 4/64 for 265.00 (no trade in). I can trade it in and pay 229 more for the tab s8 and 329 for the tab s8+. I mostly watch movies and videos on it..should I upgrade or keep the tab s7fe for the 265.00? I trust your advice
Sorry Lena for missing this. If you ever tweet me (@digestandroid) I may catch it a little quicker). Honestly you deciding to upgrade is a tough call, and it's really up to you. There's so many factors and it's so hard for me to determine what is valuable to you. How valuable is OLED vs non-OLED in a screen? I don't think your average person would notice a HUGE difference, but OLED screens are better for watching content, but everyone has different factors. Some people hate smaller tablets, some love them, some people can't notice a big speed difference and some people notice everything. My main point is, it's really hard for me to give exact advice, without getting significant details on every part of a tablet! Regardless, I'll try to give info to help! I think the first thing to decide is what screen size you want. The Tab S7 FE and the S8+ are the same size. The Tab S8 is nearly 2 inches smaller, which makes it very portable, but normally worse for watching movies, normally people like a bigger screen for that. In my opinion, if you decide to keep the same screen size, I would just look between the Tab S7 FE and the S8 Plus. It looks like you have a $329 difference. What would you get for that? An OLED screen, so a slightly better screen. It would be slightly noticeable. Then you have a fingerprint sensor, a faster tablet with more RAM and a better processor. And a 120hz screen. Will you be getting your moneys worth if you upgrade? Absoutely. But it depends on what you want to be. If you want to look for a value, and get 75% of what the S8+ is, you should just stick with the S7 FE. You will get about 75% of the experience and save some money, But if you really like the S7 FE but you want something even better, the S8 + is a great tablet, they are giving a good trade-in so it isn't a bad thing to do at all. If you have the money, and you are interested in it, it's probably worth doing. It just depends on who you are. People often want better and better, people often struggle to be content, and sometimes we spend money we don't have. I wouldn't recommend doing that, I would always recommend being wise, but if you have the finances, you will enjoy the smoother screen, the better quality screen for videos, and you will enjoy the fingerprint sensor, and it will even be a little faster too. Hopefully this helps!
Are you PWM sensitive? S8 Plus drops to 120hz once we cross 33% brightness :( . Ultra on the other hand is stable at 240hz which the generic S8 doesnt have PWM as its an LCD panel.
Confused ! i m student and my priority is note making, watching lectures bit gaming etc , can anyone tell me, I don't know about what updates do and is it worth to choose S7+ over S8+ because I want it for 3- 4 year for my preparation. S7+ get only one upcoming Android update so if I buy S7+ then after Android 13 will it run or what happened after the Android updates attempt over ? please someone guide me ? in sale S7+ price fluctuate between 40k-50k INR .
It will still run after that year but it won't get any big software updates. So if Samsung decides to add some really big features to their next tablets you won't get those updates on the S7+. It's also important because of security updates. When you stop receiving security updates, there could sometimes be really big security flaws that hackers can exploit. So your tablet would essentially be more likely to get viruses. That's a simplified explanation. The tablet will work. Most of your apps will work for years even after you stop getting updates. But your tablet will be a little more of a security risk and you won't get any new features added to the tablet
@@AndroidDigest Thanks man , but in recent years after the Android updates,the quality n performance degraded. It happened with me after i updated my phone, my phone got dead. Could you tell Android updates really matter for students who only looking for note making, watching content, n gaming . what your view ?
You can put an SD card in it, so honestly I'd say to get the cheapest model. The Tab S8 Plus has the same ram in all their models so it doesn't really matter which one you get. Most people can have anywhere from 16GB to maybe 50 GB of apps, so I think 128GB is more than enough, and you can get a $10 or $20 128GB sd card if you need more storage. Feel free to use the links in the description if you end up buying, it does help me out. But if you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask, I'm all about helping others and guiding more than receiving stuff for myself. That's really what my channel is about!
Not 100% sure. Honestly I don't think it will help much at all, so haven't even paid attention to it. Performance is pro much identical between actual ram differences (like 6 GB vs 8GB), so don't see much of a difference coming when virtual ram hits. But hope you can find out soon
@@AndroidDigest i got the tab s8plus and it has virtual ram. i still dont see how it works cause when i open too many apps the the regular 8gb ram was 90% utilized. samsung should be transparent on how it works it should show 16gb total of ram😂😂😂
I use macbook pro for work, and android phones/tablets for leisure. There is nothing that compares to OLED. In fact I just went out and bought an LG OLED Tv. Best thing I ever bought. It is incredible. This S8+ seems to be sitting on the sweet spot. S8 doesnt have OLED, so doesnt make sense. I have an OLED Lenovo pad, which is also very good. But I will be switching to this from that. Wanna check Dex and this has better screen than Lenovo. Also it seems they are at Black Friday sale atm. You can get one for about 600 ? I wish Samsung us shipped to foreign countries .... too bad.
Well I didn't! I know I normally do but I missed it. But I did review cases for the S7 FE. All of those cases will fit the S8+ perfectly th-cam.com/video/6DYY2gcz6Hg/w-d-xo.html
You gloss over the relatively poor battery life on this model compared to the Tab S8. The OLED screen is indeed nice, but not at such a high trade-off of the battery. Samsung really should have bundled a bigger battery with the OLED models. If they had done this, I would buy the S8+ on the spot.
I didn't gloss over it because I didn't get bad battery life. This has like 2,000 more mAh in battery in the oled models. The regular Tab S8 only had a 8,000ish mAh battery. Over 10,000 in this model. So even if oled takes more battery in my testing it got similar battery life to my Tab S8, and I owned and used both.
Thanks for your comment! Before the tab S8 Ultra released, everyone was saying that the notch was there to support auto framing. So I 100% made the assumption that they wouldn't support it on the regular Tab S8 or the S8 Plus, But I'm dead wrong! I'm going to clarify with a pinned comment. Thank you so much for mentioning this. The
the Ultra is as big as my laptop... and i seriously hate the notch in portrait mode. its a deal breaker. I got the S8+ with the track pad keyboard case and the S pen pro for the same price as the Ultra.
I never considered the Ultra. Samsung should release an 8.7 inches tablet and I would gladly buy that instead. IPad Mini is overpriced even though it's not a bad tablet. A small Tab S tablet would be amazing.
iPads (Pro) have zero benefits over Samsung flagship tablets. Below is why iPads market share has crashed from 80% to 34% in the last 9 years AND Samsung's has increased from 8% to over 20% during the same time period. -free pen -pen with better functionality -better screen -better multi-tasking -more functionality -more customizability -upgradability (micoSD slot) -Dex -better price to storage ratio -better price to memory ratio -1 million more apps -tens of thousands more free apps -no difference in real-world processor power (iPads can't run MacOS programs so M1 does not matter) -no difference in app optimization (where are the videos showing an actual difference on 3rd party apps?) As for video/photo editing, regular folks use their smartphones and Professionals use high-end laptops or desktops.
I wonder how many people in the world (who buy a tablet) do vídeo and photo editing. From TH-cam, it seems that 99.9% of people do it. It actually seems that I might be the one with a tablet that does not do video/photo editing. Because any ipad review talks about that feature that seems to be universal.
Right, that's a MASSIVE difference. 3 years of software support is a huge thing. For me personally it's a big deal, that's why I try to mention it. In reality the devices are nearly identical, but the software bump, along with minor improvements make it a worthwhile upgrade
I was disappointed to see Samsung got caught manipulating benchmarks with the tab S8 and throttling it. The tab s7, would you just be much more thermally efficient 865 plus processor, is the better deal.
The S8 without OLED isn't too bad though. But I get it. It takes adjusting to. I used to love smaller tablets. But after adjusting and even using the 14.6' S8 Ultra I now prefer the S8 Plus size. I agree though. I wish the S8 had OLED.
I went over that some in my Tab S8+ impressions video (on my channel). But yes, it's a tremendous tablet. The biggest upgrade over the Tab S7+ is really 4 years of software updates, the Tab S7+ only has one year left. And the S8+ is more durable, it has a better GPU for gaming power and it has better s pen latency, other than that it's about the same. Which isn't a bad thing
@@AndroidDigest that gd of a tablet them the tab s8+ I had the tb s7 n sold it but never got the money for it, thinking of the the tab s8 ultra but don't know
To be honest that's pretty much how every tablet works. Most tablets, even iPad Pros, they have WiFi only models. Sometimes they release models that work with 5G through carriers or through their websites. but if it doesn't specify when buying it to say "5g" or "lte" it's probably wifi only.
I'm with you, the S7 Plus is great, but it's only getting 1 more OS update. You get 4 OS updates from the S8 Plus. So there are some benefits to upgrading, but yes, it's practically the same device other then that
This was brought for my dad who has dyalisis 3 times a week th-cam.com/users/postUgkxhCuDBrUituw2nsXGvNEQnKy8UaTIxd8Y and is regularly admitted to hospital. This has definitely saved him from bordem whilest having his treatment. He’s watched loads of great films and fount himself learning more each day
One thing I forgot to mention is that the auto framing feature ACTUALLY DOES work with this tablet! I made an assumption that the notch on the Ultra was the only reason why auto framing worked, and I missed this feature works on the S8 and S8 Plus.
This tablet also has 4 years of software updates! I covered that on my first impressions video, but I was trying not to make this video the same! Battery life is also great on this tablet! Over 10,000 mAh is very good!
Also, please check the links in the description, there are good promos still on this tablet!
Can we have s7+ vs S8+
@@ashishsarkar7498 Kindly reply it is most help full for me reading books on galaxy tab 8 plus causes headache but it is not causes by apple ipad
@@adik176 8+is 4
@@skumarw7810 why you have headache when reading books by samsung tabs ?
What is auto framing ? How can i use it
I always had an ipad. Always. Then my last ipad pro 10.5 inch was broken and the pencil stopped charging. Not to mention I hated how you had to charge it via the lighting port, looked ridiculous. So I tossed and turned for a while, and got the tab s7 to complement my s21+. From the second I turned it on, I knew I'd never use another ipad. The screen is amazing, the s pen was included, not an optional $150 extra, thanks apple, and what sold me the most, the s pen works, even if it's not charged, you just lose Bluetooth functionality. To still be able to take notes, or annotate PDFs, draw, with a flat s pen is incredible. Let's be honest, the apple pencil can't do anything extraordinary, so why does it have to always be charged to use it? For those reading this, on the fence about Android tablets, do it. They are the best value for money ever. Sure, if you are a hard core video editor and need some apps not available on Android, you're out of luck, but for most people, this thing is the best money I've ever spent.
Just a heads up but together with the tab s8 series lumafusion for android was also announced so editing videos won't be a problem on these devices :)
Welcome to the android tablet world
I would’ve never given IPad up even tho I hate iPhone and always had android phone, if not for apple killing the iPad in purpose to force you to buy a new one. I literally can barely nurse now. I can’t do even simple things like typing. Guess what? I’m doing but an Android tab.
Had my tab S8+ a week and loving it 😁
It's a great tablet!
Waiting for mine,it's landing on Tuesday... super amoled here I come
Is it good for drawing? Like tattoo artists
I am the one who ordered tab S8+ and I am so happy with it. I already have iPad Mini 5 which is good for general reading but still too small for proper note taking however the S8 Ultra is way too big. To me, the size of S8+ is just perfect for my general use. With the pre-order, it came with the keyboard case which is awesome that I don't have to pay extra money for keyboard and of course, s-pen.
I think you're dead on the money here. When your average person compares this and the Tab S8 Ultra, I think in the long run they will find the Ultra to be a little too big. It's difficult to even fit on your lap if you're sitting in certain positions. The Plus is portable but also big enough to do productivity work.
I have joined your ranks. I just got mine delivered today, so excited about it.
My first video watching of you and I loved it. I got the S8 plus. Thanks
Thanks so much! It really means a lot. I cover a lot of Android tablets and some mid-range smartphones as well as some foldable phones. Feel free to follow and if you have any questions at all feel free to leave comments. I'm pretty responsive
@@AndroidDigest Got it champ. I subbed. You are too cute and cool to not press the sub. button. Goodluck with the channel.
Something to add this tab can be used in Windows as a
Wacom Tablet
Secondary Display
Respects Monitor Aspect Ratio
Easy Data Transfer,
Pencil (Infinite Battery) / Keyboard Included and bigger
Emulation
👍👍 all great points
I changed the color setting from the blinding Vivid setting to Natural, but I notice there is an RGB slider as well. So any tips for getting the best natural colors? Any RGB adjustments that should be made?
Your a really great reviewer very good report. Thank you!!
Thanks for the kind comment! I don't always get those so I always appreciate it!
Just bought it. Omg, a glorious device. This is the one to get on their Tab S8 line up. Definately.
It's my favorite. I tried the S8 Ultra and it feels too big in most sitautions. The regular S8 is too small to type on, it's very crammed on the keyboard, this seems to be the best middle ground
I absolutely enjoyed your review. Thank you for your time. You really helped me decide on the s8+
Thanks so much for the comment, it means a lot
I just ordered myself an s8 plus am excited for it
Another well thought-out video. I have learned so much from this channel.
You have earned my subscription
i bought tab s6 lite 2022 at $220, happy with the purchase, good for note taking and music.
That's a really good deal. Good for the basics and you get an s pen
@@AndroidDigest yeah the spen is amazing, a bit lighter but definitely has better feeling than apple pencil while writing, its just the extra grip while writing
Super review about a first rate Tablet, I’m getting mine in June 2022 for my replacement for my unnamed Tablet from 2016.
I’ll love to read The Walking Dead comic on this tablet.
Along with The Stand Omnibus.
Thanks bro. Nice review! Didn't see review till after I got mine, but you confirmed some of my thoughts. Upgraded from Tab S5e, and screen is awesome.
Oh yeah, it's a beast! I've finally got all 3 and I'm still preferring the Plus
great review I'm I got mine with the keyboard free pre order 350.00 after trading in my S7 TAB got 550.00 off price beautiful.
does the finger print reader work if you use a screen protector?
Mostly, yes. Like 95% of the time for me with a tempered glass. It's optical though so it's a little less reliable then an ultrasonic. But works pretty good with a tempered glass. If it misses once it normally hits the next time too
Is 128gb enough for the tab s8+ or should we go for the 256gb version instead? Does heavy apps such as games for example, can be stored on the sd card?
So I don't have an SD card in to test this. But you could put apps on the SD card in the tab A7. And the Tab S7 FE. So I see no reason why you couldn't put apps on the SD card with this tablet. But if I'm honest I've never seen anyone have that many apps. If I put every single banking app and every single fast food app and every app I need I still only have about 40GB of apps. Add some big games and I would only be at 60GB or so. It would be insane to fill up the full amount with apps. And honestly I recommend putting apps on the device to speed them up, and then I would put all of your media and videos on your SD card.
But either way you should have an option to do both.
Thanks for the reply.
I am strongly planning on buying the tab s8+ (the other option would be M1 ipad pro 11 inch). Main reason on buying a tab is to take notes on my lectures since Im starting medt school on august and on my free time play a couple of games in it. I early asked about the gb thing since now days apps are getting huge updates and the system himself takes a couple of memory also. Im trying to make the best decision on which one to buy since Im planning to be loyal to the tab I choose for the next 6 years.. lol
@@prreyes5868 If you don't plan on using the tablet mainly for media consumption (netflix, youtube etc), you have money for the additional pen+keyboard and you don't mind iPad OS, then go for the M1 iPad Pro. That SoC and Apple's track record of SW updates will last you at least 6 years. However, if you want an all-rounder, get the Tab S8+. It comes with everything you need if you order now from Samsung website, you have an SD card slot for extra storage and big game files, the SD 8 Gen1 should be good for at least 3-4 years, OLED panel with 120Hz refresh and you have 16:10 aspect ratio which is hugely better than the iPad's 4:3 for media consumption. I was also in the looks for a tablet since I've never owned one and pre-ordered the S8+. It's the best for my needs
Hi, watched and watch out for your S8+ reviews. Got my pre- ord er last week, and excited to explore her features-- especially the camera because I'm one of those peculiar persons who take pictures with their tablets. For the benefit of peculiar people, I'm excited to shout from the rooftop--this S8 series has a CAMERA FLASH. My S6 doesn't so it's a biggie for me. 🙂
I know I didn't cover the camera but it looks like a big improvement
Hey, thanks for the video, I'm really torn about whether I should buy this tablet or not. Having seen loads of review videos, from what I can see the screen glare/reflectiveness is bad, can you comment on this? Can I also share some examples of how you have (or how this tablet could be used) as a replacement laptop? Do I need a bluetooth mouse? Or will the S Pen do? Can you use it for document creation (word, excel, powerpoint) without a keyboard? Or is the screen limited too much by the keyboard? For context, my current tablet is the Huawei MediaPad M5 10. Is the upgrade worth it? Thank you for your time & any assistance you give.
Well I'll try the best I can to respond, but it is a little complex what you are asking and honestly it's pretty subjective depending on the person. There is definitely some noticeable screen glare. But it does depend on the angle your tablet is at. For me it's a non issue, I have a kickstand that I can just move into a slightly different position and avoid the glare. But how noticeable it is depends on your lighting, but to me a lot of good laptops have screen glare, we don't often talk about it. But this laptop is no different, but reflective screens (glossy) normally have better color accuracy so there are some benefits to it.
As far as this replacing a laptop. You have to keep in mind that Android tablets can't use Microsoft word without paying for the Microsoft office 365 subscription. If you download the Android apps for Microsoft word or Microsoft Excel for example, you will be required to pay for that subscription. You can go to the Microsoft website, where they have what's called Microsoft office online, and it's a free service, similar to Google docs. So you can technically do word documents, you could always create a web shortcut and it it on your home screen for easy access, but it's not in a nice app or anything.
Honestly if you plan to use this for productivity work I would definitely get at least a Bluetooth mouse and a Bluetooth keyboard, or just buy the keyboard case. You can get the keyboard case with a trackpad and keyboard, and it has an awesome kickstand so you can detach the keyboard whenever you want, and keep a cool kickstand on the device. But you can buy that for $150 or less. I got mine for $115 with a student discount from Samsung. Otherwise Amazon has mint condition from Amazon warehouse for about $150 used. And ebay will have them for possibly even cheaper.
But if you are wondering about this being a laptop replacement, I don't necessarily think it's a great laptop replacement for most people. But it can still do a ton of stuff. There are apps like kinemaster and power director for video editing. Google docs and drive are free so you can create and edit documents easily without needing Microsoft office. If you are someone who does a lot of work on the web you could still use Samsung DeX, you could have the Gmail app open in a small window, and have the web browser open at the same time, all those small windows can help you be productive. A lot of people don't need windows programs to be productive and they just need a web browser, some good Android apps and a good interface.
The s pen is a great thing, it's a great tool, but if you were riding a long document I wouldn't want to write out every single letter by hand, most people type much quicker than they write. But some people love hand written notes so this would be great for that.
The screen is also better than most laptops, it's also more portable than most laptops, and the webcam along with the speakers, they are better than most laptop webcams or speakers. So there are a lot of benefits. But I would recommend a Bluetooth mouse and a keyboard, or the Samsung one if you find a good deal. The Logitech K380 is $30 for a good Bluetooth keyboard, you can find a good Bluetooth mouse for even $30 and a good case for $20.. that's $80. Pretty close to the Samsung version but you may save an extra $50 or $100 doing it this way.
Hopefully these thoughts help a little. I'm happy to answer any clarifying questions. But yes, I do think it's a nice upgrade from your tab, I think the screen is gorgeous, sure the glare can be a flaw but there are ways to avoid it, and overall this has a great screen and it's a great tablet!
Finally if you can swing it you could always try it out. Samsung has a return policy. You have 14 days to request to return and another 14 days to return it after you request it. So you could always see if you like it for the first two weeks, they don't charge a restock fee. Just a suggestion. There are pros and cons though. Links are in the description which help to support me, but if you have any follow up questions let me know, my main goal is to help you
Wow!!! Look, i have watched tons of reviews on S8+ and you are literally the best S8+ reviewer i have seen so far!! Im so glad to have watched your video!! Concise, straight to the point, and give your final verdict!! Love that man!! As most reviewers arent like that. Btw, im an interior design student. At first I was really struggling on deciding either getting S8+ or Ultra as I got to choose either one for free!! So I did tons of research and finally just got the S8+ yesterday and really loved it!! After watching this video I just felt that I have made the right choice!! Phewww… Anyway, thanks for making this video and best of luck for your future videos!!!
Hey thank you so much! These comments mean a lot! I try to make my videos in a way that helps people make their own decisions about what's good for them, so glad it helped you! I flipped back and forth myself on which one was best for me, several times, but when I got the Ultra in the mail, for me personally, it's too big. But in the end I gave it a very positive review, it's just specifically made for certain types of people. Anyway, thanks again for the kind words! Comment any questions any time
@@AndroidDigest Oh btw I got the slim keyboard for free, is it worth buying the S7+ keyboard with trackpad??
Do you also make must know tips & tricks for tab S8 series??
Can't wait to get mine! Been on order since 2/21/22 and my ship date just got pushed back to 4/8/22. The wait is driving me nuts!
They will probably randomly ship it a couple weeks early. That's what has happened to a lot of people, so hopefully you get it soon!
Same here, but mine got suddenly shipped today lol :D
@@Stephanox69 That is promising news at least!
@@AndroidDigest fingers crossed!
@@joehallman8646 🤞
Great review, really thinking about getting this tablet. My Galaxy Chromebook 2 is TOO HEAVY to use in tablet mode..
I hear you. I actually bought the Galaxy Chromebook 2 again 3 or 4 weeks ago to try out. Video editors like powerdirector weren't working sadly.. But I love the design of that Chromebook. One of my favorite Chromebooks for sure. But a tablet is a whole different world.
I wouldn't recommend the Tab S8 Ultra. It may also be a little too heavy to use in tablet mode for long periods. But this is a great mix of less weight and size, but more size than the S8 of course
You talk a lot of sense. I have the Tab S8+ as its the sweet spot out of the trio. It's my first tablet since the Nexus 7 and I got it to replace my Windows laptop. I really love the display and the battery life is excellent so far.
I think the S8+ does autoframing as well. So in reality the only difference between base Ultra and + is the size and keyboard.
And RAM option
Hi Zack, can a Tab S8 plus with 5G connectivity function as a phone when inserted with a sim card?
i ordered tge s8+ i love it its the perfect size tablet not to small and not too big. i got the free keyboard that is still sitting in the box it got shipped
Dear, Though there is a SIM card,can we make calls from that ?
If u put the spen (tab s8+ or ultra) on the top, and not in the back of tablet, it will charge?
No. It only charges on the back. But can be held on the top if needed. It doesn't take too long to charge though
@@AndroidDigest thanks a lot
Good points made . With the trade deals Samsung offers is what pushed all the ultra sells
Nice review bro. Gonna to buy it.
Thanks! Appreciate the support
If I didn't already have a Tab S7 Plus, I would be taking a serious look at the Tab S8 Plus.
This is at the limit of what I can hold in one hand for long sessions on the couch. The Ultra would be too heavy for that.
The best thing about the Tab S7 Plus (and thus the Tan S8 Plus) is small text legibility. E-textbooks, PDFs, and digital comics are all amazingly legible without pinching and zooming. It's the whole reason I splurged on the Tab S7 Plus.
That it also happens to be great for TH-cam, Netflix, social media, etc, is a very nice bonus.
I think you are right on the money with this comment!
Just picked one up on black Friday and omg.... gzuss... if you want a portable entertainment device... GET IT
It's great for entertainment
Hello!
Can you please test if, in landscape, you notice any horizontal effects in the image quality when you tilt the tablet back and forward?
On my S8+ I notice a screen "wave" effect. Is this common in AMOLED displays? Can it be a defect in the glass of my screen?
I notice it more in still image situations like in Chrome and on the "desktop" page of the table.
Thanks.
I ordered the Ultra as I do alot of photo editing. However, I also like to handwrite my notes in meetings. Then remembered I'd have to actually be able to bring it with me without hassle. so l ordered the hus as well. Got them both, thed them both. The Ultra in amazing! But honestly, the plus is no downgrade, AND more portable. I returned the Ultra, and I am so happy with my choice.
Our household also has two ipads, The apple pen is a dealbreaker. The bad multitasking issue is also a dealbreaker.
I also have the S 22 Ultra and they are liberally made for each other😅
It's funny because I just bought another S8 Ultra like 3 weeks ago, and 2 weeks ago I just bought another Tab S8 Plus. I was going to give some updated thoughts on my channel. I agree with you that both tablets are great! The Plus isn't really much of a downgrade, it gives almost all the same benefits with more portability. The S8 Ultra gives more screen real estate, and it has higher RAM options, and one extra camera, honestly it's not a big differece either way, it just depends on what you prefer
@Android Digest Absolutely. I wish the higher RAM was an option for the Plus. I would definitely pay for that. The only caveat when choosing the plus over the Ultra in my opinion, as the slightly smaller screen is an advantage for my use. I would Love to be able to keep them both tbh😅❤ The camera is something I could do without on my tablet as I never use it.
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Great review and thank you for all of your guidance
Thanks! Appreciate you! Hope you enjoy your S7 FE!
@Android Digest very excited and can't wait to get it!
Very honest and caring,+ down to earth for consumer with a balance which helps to just giving wise fare review. Thank you I sometimes fine some offer of these review seem just one side towards apple even in a very hard economical climate times. Thank you. 👍
Thanks! In my mind, the biggest decision up front is "what operating system do you want to use?" iPads are great, Android tablets are great too, but I try not to get caught up in the fight. If you come to my channel, you probably want an Android tablet, so I try to compare tablets to the market, try to tell you a fair price, and I try to tell you why certain tablets are good for certain people, and why you might not like it, just trying to help your average consumer.
If you ever need anything, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to leave a comment! I try to reply to them every couple of days.
Does this suffer from crooked/slanted scrolling effect in portrait orientation, especially on text heavy pages?
Thanks in advance for any help
I didn't notce any of that, but maybe someone else did? It's been fine for me though
I've been looking everywhere to find out if the pen on the s8 plus attaches to the side like it does on the ultra, and you're the first review I've found that showed it! Thanks so much!
I know it might not sound like a big deal, but the tablet I currently use doesn't have that functionality, and I often use it lying flat on a desk where the back is inaccessible, so it was definitely a small feature I wanted to know before I bought one
Awesome! Glad I could help
The ultra is ridiculously too big to be a tablet, and too underpowered to truly replace a laptop. It doesn't know what it wants to be. The s8+ is the perfect device for both a tablet and laptop supplement
I do agree with you for the most part. I put the S8 Plus on my lap, and when I crossed my legs the S8 plus barely fit on my lap. The S8 Ultra wouldn't even fit in my lap when sitting in certain positions.
I do think there is a great market for it though. I was talking with my wife and she does a lot of art and she said she would love the S8 Ultra. A lot of artists really want a bigger canvas. If you leave your tablet more stationary, and you primarily want it for entertainment, and art, I think it has benefits over a laptop. But for the most part I agree. When if becomes so big that it's not really a tablet. So it's not for everyone, especially those who want a tablet AND a laptop. The Ultra is just suuper big. I'll see though, my keyboard comes in tomorrow so I plan to use it next
The S8+ looks amazing and I'm THIS close to buying it.. But my only concern is the longevity. Do Samsung tablets start to slow down in a couple years? Cause on the other hand, an M2 iPad Pro is not gonna slow down noticeably for atleast another 6 years. Any thoughts?
No. I don't expect slowdowns within 2 years.. But that's just my experience with Samsung tablets. You get 4 years of software updates now too, compared to a lot of tablets that only get 1 or 2 updates
If ur gonna use it for more than 5 years consider an ipad
Make sure you research the fact that it just got delisted from geekbench for throttling and benchmark manipulation.
@@michaelcorcoran8768 and what geekbench has to do with it?
Tab S7 user here. No noticeable slowdowns. It's basically the same performance as the day I got it.
I have the Galaxy Tab S8+. How do I display Samsung Dex ONLY on my television and NOT the tablet itself?
No idea honestly. Haven't ever tried that
Got the s 8 + it fantastic
One of the best tablets out for sure
Dear, Though there is a SIM card,can we make calls from that ?
Thanks!
Glad to help
I still can't decide if i want the s+ or the ultra. Im planning to use it for note taking, drawing and reading stuff. Is ultra really too big to take it outside the house ? Is reading text harder on the ultra compared to s+ ?
Well I got this comment late due to youtube not showing it to me, but I'm curious what you ended up getting! It's not necessarily too big to take out of the house, it is much much heavier though. Reading text is great on the Ultra though!
@@AndroidDigest i got the ultra :)
I bought the S8+ for its touted ability to work as a laptop. But I am unable to install the full version of Excel which I need for statistics. Any advice about that?
There's no way to install the FULL VERSION of Excel. That is limited to Windows laptops and Chromebooks and Android tablets aren't really made for that. However there are two options:
1: I'm sure you are alluding to this, but if you do have that Microsoft 365 subscription, you can download the Android apps, no it isn't the "full version" but it does have most of the features that most people need.
2: If you don't want to pay money, you can google "microsoft office free online" and find the website for Microsoft Office online, which is essentially like google docs, as long as you are accessing it from the web it is free. You can click the top 3 dots on chrome in the top right corner of Google Chrome and add a shortcut to your home screen, which will allow you to use office for free. Again, it's a limited version, but that's an option. I'm pretty sure if you actually install a "web app" it essentially works like the android app and requires a subscription.
Hopefully this helps. It sounds like you are wanting more features than the web has to offer, or the Android app, and in that case, there's not much you can do. That's why I love google drive and google docs. I can organize my documents in drive, I can access them from anywhere, I can save them offline, and it's all free no matter what. As long as I have enough storage! But I do understand some people need the full version of office, and in that case, not much else I can add!
Dear, Though there is a SIM card,can we make calls from that ?
so i did go with the S8 Plus. 3 little details i appreciate alot:
-the S-pen actually snaps and sticks to the back really well.
-the fingerprint sensor has actually improved from what i can tell.
-the processing power, interacting with the versatile UI, allows it to be a workstation as much as a media consumption device.
Man may i ask why did you choose the samsung instead of the ipad pro m1 11 inch? Im trying to figure wich is the best for me 😅
@@alvaradorea5461 its a personal choice. i have become accustomed to Android over the years. and Samsung delivers the best Android experience. of all the numerous reasons i went with a Galaxy tab, a huge reason is that Samsung has Qled TVs as part of their ecosystem. the Tab S8 is powerful enough for me to be both a workstation and a media consumption device, without the need of a desktop. also, using Smart Veiw on my Qled TV is pretty awesome. the Tab S8 serves as both a movie player and a gaming console for my TV.
The iPad is more powerful, there is no doubt about it. And there are a few more apps that are optimized a little better for iPads, but it's pretty close nowadays. But a lot of people prefer the Android ecosystem which is a REALLY big deal to some people, like for me, I would never choose an iPad, but that's preference. Android is more customizable, and I like the freedom that Android provides, I like the ability to sideload apps if I need to, I like having an android phone and android tablets work well within the ecosystem. Samsung tablets also come with a stylus which is a huge deal, it's not a ton of extra money. Also the Samsung has the better screen (it's OLED). Yes the iPad can be more powerful, and it may have a few extra apps for things like video editing, and it works better for iMessage and people who have iPhones, so it depends on who you are, both are great. iPads are top of the line, but I just prefer Android, but that's my preference, and it's OKAY if you prefer something different. Hopefully this helps a little bit!
@@AndroidDigest Kindly tell about how many gb of samsung notes i can syn accross the devices as . In older condition it is 15 gb .but what is it now any change .
Looking to buy the Galaxy S8 plus/Ultra Tab. The only thing holding me back is a functional webclipper ( as in Windows ) which can give me simplified articles of web news. Any app which can give me that?
I'm a little confused by what you mean. If you want apps for news there are countless apps. Google news is my favorite app with all types of good news. If you want a widget for the news on your home screen plenty of appa would have that too. And you can open apps like Google news in pop up windows too. So hopefully this answer covered some of what you wanted to know, I was a little confused by the question
@@AndroidDigestIn Windows, Evernote webclipper when used in simplified articles option has the capability to remove most advertsments on the web page and reproduce the news article in a text form which can be copied and posted wherever you wish to. Looking for a similar functionality on android.
I need your advice. I bought the s7fe 4/64 for 265.00 (no trade in). I can trade it in and pay 229 more for the tab s8 and 329 for the tab s8+. I mostly watch movies and videos on it..should I upgrade or keep the tab s7fe for the 265.00? I trust your advice
Sorry Lena for missing this. If you ever tweet me (@digestandroid) I may catch it a little quicker).
Honestly you deciding to upgrade is a tough call, and it's really up to you. There's so many factors and it's so hard for me to determine what is valuable to you. How valuable is OLED vs non-OLED in a screen? I don't think your average person would notice a HUGE difference, but OLED screens are better for watching content, but everyone has different factors. Some people hate smaller tablets, some love them, some people can't notice a big speed difference and some people notice everything. My main point is, it's really hard for me to give exact advice, without getting significant details on every part of a tablet!
Regardless, I'll try to give info to help!
I think the first thing to decide is what screen size you want. The Tab S7 FE and the S8+ are the same size. The Tab S8 is nearly 2 inches smaller, which makes it very portable, but normally worse for watching movies, normally people like a bigger screen for that.
In my opinion, if you decide to keep the same screen size, I would just look between the Tab S7 FE and the S8 Plus. It looks like you have a $329 difference.
What would you get for that? An OLED screen, so a slightly better screen. It would be slightly noticeable. Then you have a fingerprint sensor, a faster tablet with more RAM and a better processor. And a 120hz screen.
Will you be getting your moneys worth if you upgrade? Absoutely. But it depends on what you want to be. If you want to look for a value, and get 75% of what the S8+ is, you should just stick with the S7 FE. You will get about 75% of the experience and save some money,
But if you really like the S7 FE but you want something even better, the S8 + is a great tablet, they are giving a good trade-in so it isn't a bad thing to do at all. If you have the money, and you are interested in it, it's probably worth doing. It just depends on who you are.
People often want better and better, people often struggle to be content, and sometimes we spend money we don't have. I wouldn't recommend doing that, I would always recommend being wise, but if you have the finances, you will enjoy the smoother screen, the better quality screen for videos, and you will enjoy the fingerprint sensor, and it will even be a little faster too. Hopefully this helps!
This reviewer gets it
Thanks! Glad someone is on the same page
Are you PWM sensitive? S8 Plus drops to 120hz once we cross 33% brightness :( . Ultra on the other hand is stable at 240hz which the generic S8 doesnt have PWM as its an LCD panel.
Yeah I didn't notice much as far as pwm
@@AndroidDigest Did you face any infamous Freezing issue which many reported on the Tab S8/Plus/ultra?
Or is it already fixed by updates?
Confused ! i m student and my priority is note making, watching lectures bit gaming etc , can anyone tell me, I don't know about what updates do and is it worth to choose S7+ over S8+ because I want it for 3- 4 year for my preparation. S7+ get only one upcoming Android update so if I buy S7+ then after Android 13 will it run or what happened after the Android updates attempt over ? please someone guide me ? in sale S7+ price fluctuate between 40k-50k INR .
It will still run after that year but it won't get any big software updates. So if Samsung decides to add some really big features to their next tablets you won't get those updates on the S7+. It's also important because of security updates. When you stop receiving security updates, there could sometimes be really big security flaws that hackers can exploit. So your tablet would essentially be more likely to get viruses. That's a simplified explanation. The tablet will work. Most of your apps will work for years even after you stop getting updates. But your tablet will be a little more of a security risk and you won't get any new features added to the tablet
@@AndroidDigest Thanks man , but in recent years after the Android updates,the quality n performance degraded. It happened with me after i updated my phone, my phone got dead. Could you tell Android updates really matter for students who only looking for note making, watching content, n gaming . what your view ?
What GB should i get?
You can put an SD card in it, so honestly I'd say to get the cheapest model. The Tab S8 Plus has the same ram in all their models so it doesn't really matter which one you get. Most people can have anywhere from 16GB to maybe 50 GB of apps, so I think 128GB is more than enough, and you can get a $10 or $20 128GB sd card if you need more storage.
Feel free to use the links in the description if you end up buying, it does help me out. But if you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask, I'm all about helping others and guiding more than receiving stuff for myself. That's really what my channel is about!
Where are the links in the description?
Oh and what keyboard is compatible and do i need one?
So glad I ditched the ipad pro 12.9 2020 for this tablet. It is soooooo much better.
It's a great tablet!
this tab s8 plus received the virtual ram update?
Not 100% sure. Honestly I don't think it will help much at all, so haven't even paid attention to it. Performance is pro much identical between actual ram differences (like 6 GB vs 8GB), so don't see much of a difference coming when virtual ram hits. But hope you can find out soon
@@AndroidDigest i got the tab s8plus and it has virtual ram. i still dont see how it works cause when i open too many apps the the regular 8gb ram was 90% utilized. samsung should be transparent on how it works it should show 16gb total of ram😂😂😂
Waiting for this to be in 5g in the states hopefully soon
Got my tax free in Gibraltar for like 650 euros. Glad I picked this up when I had the chance.
I use macbook pro for work, and android phones/tablets for leisure.
There is nothing that compares to OLED. In fact I just went out and bought an LG OLED Tv. Best thing I ever bought. It is incredible.
This S8+ seems to be sitting on the sweet spot. S8 doesnt have OLED, so doesnt make sense.
I have an OLED Lenovo pad, which is also very good.
But I will be switching to this from that. Wanna check Dex and this has better screen than Lenovo.
Also it seems they are at Black Friday sale atm. You can get one for about 600 ?
I wish Samsung us shipped to foreign countries .... too bad.
Good thoughts! Oled is great for sure
Hey Zach! How are you, buddy? Have you made accessory recommendations for this tablet ( tab S8+) yet?
Have a great day!😊👍
Well I didn't! I know I normally do but I missed it. But I did review cases for the S7 FE. All of those cases will fit the S8+ perfectly th-cam.com/video/6DYY2gcz6Hg/w-d-xo.html
@@AndroidDigest Thanks! Always straightforward & clear! 👍
You gloss over the relatively poor battery life on this model compared to the Tab S8. The OLED screen is indeed nice, but not at such a high trade-off of the battery.
Samsung really should have bundled a bigger battery with the OLED models. If they had done this, I would buy the S8+ on the spot.
I didn't gloss over it because I didn't get bad battery life. This has like 2,000 more mAh in battery in the oled models. The regular Tab S8 only had a 8,000ish mAh battery. Over 10,000 in this model. So even if oled takes more battery in my testing it got similar battery life to my Tab S8, and I owned and used both.
Auto framing is available on all tab s8 series not just the ultra...
Thanks for your comment! Before the tab S8 Ultra released, everyone was saying that the notch was there to support auto framing. So I 100% made the assumption that they wouldn't support it on the regular Tab S8 or the S8 Plus, But I'm dead wrong! I'm going to clarify with a pinned comment. Thank you so much for mentioning this. The
@@AndroidDigest It's good that you're acknowledging your mistake, btw your overall review is great... I too have ordered this...
Traded my S7+ for the ultra and did a trip with it and laptop hated it too big and heavy. Ultra is impractical returned it and bought S8+.
Dear, Though there is a SIM card,can we make calls from that ?
the Ultra is as big as my laptop... and i seriously hate the notch in portrait mode. its a deal breaker. I got the S8+ with the track pad keyboard case and the S pen pro for the same price as the Ultra.
A good choice
I never considered the Ultra. Samsung should release an 8.7 inches tablet and I would gladly buy that instead. IPad Mini is overpriced even though it's not a bad tablet. A small Tab S tablet would be amazing.
I completely hear you! A lot of us. Do enjoy those smaller tablets.
iPads (Pro) have zero benefits over Samsung flagship tablets. Below is why iPads market share has crashed from 80% to 34% in the last 9 years AND
Samsung's has increased from 8% to over 20% during the same time period.
-free pen
-pen with better functionality
-better screen
-better multi-tasking
-more functionality
-more customizability
-upgradability (micoSD slot)
-Dex
-better price to storage ratio
-better price to memory ratio
-1 million more apps
-tens of thousands more free apps
-no difference in real-world processor power (iPads can't run MacOS programs so M1 does not matter)
-no difference in app optimization (where are the videos showing an actual difference on 3rd party apps?)
As for video/photo editing, regular folks use their smartphones and Professionals use high-end laptops or desktops.
Good video-p
Thanks!
I wonder how many people in the world (who buy a tablet) do vídeo and photo editing. From TH-cam, it seems that 99.9% of people do it. It actually seems that I might be the one with a tablet that does not do video/photo editing. Because any ipad review talks about that feature that seems to be universal.
The S7 will get up to Android 13 and the S8 will get up to Android 16. That reason alone should be enough to pay a little extra
Right, that's a MASSIVE difference. 3 years of software support is a huge thing. For me personally it's a big deal, that's why I try to mention it. In reality the devices are nearly identical, but the software bump, along with minor improvements make it a worthwhile upgrade
@@AndroidDigest exactly, my Tab S6 just got its last update. So if I can afford it I'll probably get an S9+ once it drops.
Im still waiting for my 3 tab s8. Lol
It won't be here until the 31st of March.
I was disappointed to see Samsung got caught manipulating benchmarks with the tab S8 and throttling it. The tab s7, would you just be much more thermally efficient 865 plus processor, is the better deal.
I really wanted an S8 (smaller) tablet with OLED. Why Samsung why!? Had to buy an S8+ and it is huuuuuge coming from an 8 inch tablet. 😭
The S8 without OLED isn't too bad though. But I get it. It takes adjusting to. I used to love smaller tablets. But after adjusting and even using the 14.6' S8 Ultra I now prefer the S8 Plus size. I agree though. I wish the S8 had OLED.
ultra dont got 5g, that was the decision for me. got the plus
Samsung did give me $350 for my old note 8 though!
That's crazy 😂
Nice review. But why do you scream so much? your voice gets really irritating....
Definitely not screaming. But I can start screaming if you would like 😂😂. But hey if you don't like my voice feel free to go elsewhere
@@AndroidDigest that’s rude
Is it better than the s7+
I went over that some in my Tab S8+ impressions video (on my channel). But yes, it's a tremendous tablet. The biggest upgrade over the Tab S7+ is really 4 years of software updates, the Tab S7+ only has one year left. And the S8+ is more durable, it has a better GPU for gaming power and it has better s pen latency, other than that it's about the same. Which isn't a bad thing
@@AndroidDigest that gd of a tablet them the tab s8+ I had the tb s7 n sold it but never got the money for it, thinking of the the tab s8 ultra but don't know
Not to mention the Ultra is over 200 grams heavier.
Very true
I got the plus bc the ultra doesn't have 5g... wtf samsung
To be honest that's pretty much how every tablet works. Most tablets, even iPad Pros, they have WiFi only models. Sometimes they release models that work with 5G through carriers or through their websites. but if it doesn't specify when buying it to say "5g" or "lte" it's probably wifi only.
@@AndroidDigest it doesnt make sense to release the flagship withought 5g but the lowers modles do have 5g...
Android tablets are only amazing if you're buying mid to high-end Samsung tablets. Everyone else sucks.
I do agree for the most part
Yeah
save your $$$ and get the S7 plus instead
I'm with you, the S7 Plus is great, but it's only getting 1 more OS update. You get 4 OS updates from the S8 Plus. So there are some benefits to upgrading, but yes, it's practically the same device other then that
It has Super AMOLED"
Yes. It's a form of OLED. And it is AMOLED and Super 🤣. But yeah, terrific screen either way
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It takes time, but it's pretty great!