I wanted a tablet that could also serve as the perfect laptop replacement. I bought the S8 ultra and haven't looked back. I can do audio and video editing, content consumption, light web development, and the list goes on. This is coming from years of using only Apple tablets.
I was upgraded from the Tab S6 to the Tab S8, since I prefer my tablet to be something more portable and only use it for media consumption most of the time. It really serve my purpose well. Thanks for the comparison, it is really very informative.
Sure, but they drop pretty significantly before the launch too. They really want to sell as many as possible so they don't have all of these extra tablets on hand
I agree with that I'm waiting for the tab S9 ultra to come out I'm hoping it comes up with a big beefier chipset then what they're using for the Galaxy s23 Ultra
I'm hoping that they'll come out with like a Snapdragon 8 gen 2 + but have a even much more beefyer version of the Snapdragon 8 gen2 Plus for the Galaxy tab S9 Ultra and have more memory in the the tablet other than its S8 Ultra counterpart
But what would be really killer is laying with Actually create a gaming version or at least something that would compete with most gaming tablets at least at this time
I purchased tab S7+ , because it is cheap now, it's awesome, their is very little difference between S8+ and S7+ the quality of these samsung galaxy tabs is out of this world ,12.4 inch screen, 120 hz refresh rate and super amoled of my S7+ still have the great value today 👍
I agree. Software is a big difference though. The S7+ released one update behind. And it had less updates overall promised to it. So I'm pretty sure you won't get any more big os updates on the s7+. That's about the only downside. Other than that it's not a significant upgrade at all.
I had my S8 since last year and really loved it. Ordered it from Best Buy just before it came out, getting a free keyboard cover with it. It's my go-to tablet for the small, portable factor, easily carry it around the house. The screen is a good size for me, especially when I lay in bed with it. Perfect for casual, everyday use imo.
Thank you for this video. I just recently bought a open box Samsung Tab S8. I want to go for the 8+ for a little bigger screen size but it will go a bit over my budget so I settle with an S8. I am not usually fond of trade in when I can sell my items for more than the trade in value, however, this is the case for physical games and mobile phones. Tablets on the other hand, seeing your trade in value which is actually pretty amazing deal, it is actually not a bad idea to do trade in with tablets. I think my plan is I will use my S8 and when S9 comes out, I will probably do a trade in for S9+. I just hope I get a good trade in value like yours in the future.
Hopefully. I'm guessing you only paid maybe $500 for the Tab S8. So what if they give $400? The tab S9 won't release until like August or so. That's $100 to use a tablet for 6 months. Not bad. They did drop the values on more recent phones, but I'm still hoping for at least $400 for the S8
I've watched so many videos to decide which galaxy S8 tab to buy till i watched this Video. Thank you so much mate you really have nailed it with your simple but yet comprehensive overview Legend!
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Bought a Tab S8+ on friday and will receive it tomorrow, can’t wait to use it! I really don’t care if the Tab S9 releases soon, since I’m mostly gonna use it for streaming, reading and a couple of small games
I'm still using a G Tab S6 Lite. It still works good, Media Consumption, Light Office work, email things like that. Still in a quandary as to whether to upgrade to 1 of these Tablets. All 3 looks impresive.
That's really hard to say. I'll never tell people to spend money they don't have. Or upgrade just to upgrade. If you really like your smaller tablet, the tab s8 would be a nice upgrade for you. And you can get those pretty cheap compared to the other tablets. And you still get the same power. But if you really needing a new tablet or really wanting one. All of these are great options
I'm still using my old Galaxy Note Pro 12.2. 9 years old and still working well. But the battery life is starting to go. I hope the S8 Plus can be a worthy replacement, but I'm not sure if it can live up the old goat.
Ever since the Air 2 and Tab S2/S3 Apple and Samsung tablets have been a disappointment to me. I couldn't pass up the $200 trade in credit Samsung offered for the Tab S2, especially since apps stopped working with the OS being 7.0, but the form factor was the best for holding the device for long periods of time while having OLED. Even Apple ruined the base iPad with a minor increase to the display size and weight when compared to the Air 2. So I have the Tab S8+ now and am still stuck in the middle. It's just too big to hold for long periods to read and is a weird form factor when using it as an e reader. It's great for emulation and media though. I wish Samsung could have kept a Tab S "classic" model around for people like me.
I have the Tab S2 and it still works. Don’t use it much now, because it is a but slow. Never understood why Samsung didn’t continue the Tab S2 form factor.
I was hoping for a more update alternative for the iPad mini but all the Samsung tablets seem to be much larger and the smallest is only slightly smaller than my Ipad Pro 12.9 I think it is. I'm wanting a tablet that's mini size mostly so I can read ebooks, draw, listen to audiobooks and watch youtube. The biggest issue I have with the iPad mini is it only has 64GB storage and a fair portion of that will be system use. I'm constantly running out of space on my S21 phone because of my audiobooks and that has 256GB storage. I also really care about the quality of the image, I want to watch 4k video and for it to be as colour accurate as possible but in the iPad mini size. I also already own the ipen 2 so that would save me a fair cost but neither company offer quite what I want. I also Really care about the audio quality and want to be able to listen to high resolution audio. I wouldn't care if it cost as much as the 13 inch Ipad pro, if I could get everything I'm wanting from the tablet in an 8 inch tablet whether its Samsung or Apple, I would be happy to pay the premium to get my ideal iPad/Samsung mini Extreme 8 inch tablet.
The Ultra is too big ? I asked my wife and she assures me that there is no such thing as too big 😉 . Good luck with the channel 👌 . I am using and loving the S7. I'm getting 12 hours of TH-cam 👍
😂😂 The S7 is great! But when I got $550 for it when I only paid $350 on eBay, I traded it for the S8 real quick! But it's pretty identical and wouldn't notice much of a difference. So glad you have the S7 and enjoy it. I'm sure they will offer a good trade in even for that S7 when the S9 launches too
the only way a tablet would be too big is if you need to carry it around all day then maybe a deal breaker other that your wife is right the bigger the better.
As a tab s8u user I'm 100% in love with this thing. I'm a software developer and avid cod mobile player. I'm able to connect to all my servers and databases from the tablet and then play cod while hanging out w the wife later at night
Very glad to help. Ask any questions if you have any. Happy to answer anytime. Feel free to use links in the description if you decide to buy. Good luck with your decision🤞
Was debating trading my s22 ultra for an s23 ultra and looked into it and would have cost 700 dollars with the trade, decided that wasn't worth it for a marginally better phone.
Confused. This runs Android, not Windows. If you need any windows programs that only run on windows it won't work. But if you need Microsoft word or Microsoft office programs there are Android alternatives. But you need to get a Microsoft 365 subscription to get it working
Great video. I bought the s8+ and am extremely happy I made the right decision. I probably would have been happy with the s8. Wish the fingerprint scanner was on the buttons of the s8+ instead of on the screen. But outstanding tablet, I agree
Thanks. I agree. I prefer the fingerprint sensor in the button too. But in general the amoled display is better on the tab s8 plus and I'd prefer it in the long run. But love the regular tab s8 too
The seize of all the Samsung Tablet models is very attractive and each one will be of good use for different people. Personally I'd like to own the 14 inch model where as another person would like the 12 inch or 11 inch, each one is suitable for different people. And I like the thin bezel on the tablet screen this is 2023 and we ain't supporting thick bezel on devices.
Considering where I live, no land line & therefore no router...I need a tablet that can access either lte or 5g cell phone network, the question is: can these 3 tablets do that? Or are they as best buy advertises as wifi only?
If you see Wi-Fi in the title it's going to be a Wi-Fi only tablet. If you want to wait there is the potential for the tab S9 series. And there is a potential that they will release with 5G versions of some tablets right away. If that happens, and we can only hope, that may be a good thing. I think there are some cellular versions of these tablets around. But unless you see it specifically mentioned with saying LTE or 5G in the title, normally it's just going to be a Wi-Fi only tablet. In your case you may want to wait and see what Samsung has in store
Decided to wait for the S9 Plus and preordered it last night! Now, I'm searching high and low for more information on my purchase, but all I see are videos on the Z series :( So, I'm binging the closest device I can watch about, the S8 Plus. I hope more videos about the tab s9 series will come out soon!
@@AndroidDigest Yes, I sometimes see a cell phone with an amoled screen referred to as oled, so I didn't understand why oled when it's an amoled. Thanks for the enlightenment, have a nice day 🍂
Every tablet is typically going to be Wi-Fi only unless they advertise it as a cellular tablet. So when you go to buy it, does it say Wi-Fi? Or does it say LTE or 5G next to it? If it has 5g or LTE in the title, it's a cellular tablet. You can also go to your cellular provider and see if they sell a cellular version. But the general version of any tablet won't be cellular. You normally have to buy a specific version for that. So in short, if you go and buy any Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra at the store, it won't be cellular. You will have to find one with the title that has LTE or cellular or 5G in that title. Hopefully this helps
I just got the s8 ultra and it is a 5G ..they come either WiFi only or cellular..in fact I have a s7 plus and that is also 5g too ..I am in the UK so not sure if that makes a difference but most the tablets in the UK do have a 5g option
I need it for reading but the problem is that S8 screen is not amoled?what should i do ; 2nd do you advice regards s pen associated with samsung notebook 360 two in one ?!
Samsung has a lot of laptops and even with that description I'm not sure exactly which one you're talking about. Some of them work with the s pen but some of them require you to buy a Windows ink pen. As far as the tablet, it's hard to say. I hear a ton of people say that they don't even notice the difference between the tab S8 and the S8 plus even with Amoled. Some people say the screen is terrific on the tab S8 anyway. And some people notice the no OLED and complain when they get the tab s8. I think it really depends on the person. The screen is still great on the tab s8, it's just different for everyone as far as who appreciates the oled or not. I would look at another Factor like screen size to help you make your decision. If you want a smaller screen size I would try out the rab s8. You can always return it if you don't like it. But if you want a bigger screen I'd go with the s8 plus
the first part of this video is exactly why samsung s23 preorders didnt have the same trade in value.. expect that going forward.. no more insane over the top trade in values for anything
It's possible. I released this before the S23s had low trade values. So that's important to consider. Trade values may be down for the Tabs too. But I did make it clear that the Tab S8 series is good enough to make that risk, 4 years of OS updates anyway, so even if you keep it, I still think that's not a bad thing
I would have gotten a Tab S8 Mini if they made one. The closest good tablet they have in that size is the Fold, which I can't use because kitten that likes to bite things that I'm holding. (This included my Fold 4, which I've since sold. Little guy left tiny dents in the screen protector.) I ended up having to import a Lenovo Legion Y700 off Giztop. It runs great, despite having a Snapdragon 870 instead of an 8 Gen 1. Just wish it had a fingerprint reader and a place to magnetically attach the stylus.
Holy Crap! It's not OLED but 120 refresh, 500 nits, and QHD! Once set to English, are there any software gotchas with it not being a model made for the west? Have you received any security updates since using it? It's also not the form factor I prefer but the smaller size is glorious.
@@BobbyLips When I got it, I had to download a bunch of updates. It looks relatively up to date. Some stuff is still in Chinese and it becomes unresponsive if I hold down on a picture in the gallery app and try to swipe to select multiple pictures. You have to either let the battery die or while plugged into an external monitor and mouse turn on the auto-shutoff and turn it back on. Only issues I've run into. Giztop will install Google Play Services for you.
It depends it. What price you get it at. Nowadays you could find those on eBay in mint condition or even refurbished with a keyboard for like $300. I found mine for like 250. It's great for that price. But if you pay like the full 450 bucks or so you're getting really close to being able to just buy a Tab S8.. but if you find it on sale for a reasonable price under $400 new or cheaper on sale, absolutely. The one last caveat I'll add is that it will get a little bit less software updates than the newer tab S8 lineup.
That's a good decision! Can't knock you there.. it's pretty much the same thing as the S8 Plus and if you are planning to trade it in anyway, you might as well just wait since it's giving you pretty much the same experience
Hey , I'm a student of High School medicos , which tab should i get S8 plus or S8 ultra ? . I've a Laptop . But want a tab for taking notes and many things which aren't supported in my laptop . Please reply me . As am gonna buy it in 5-6 days !
I made a recent video on the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra as a laptop. That may be something to watch to give you a little extra info. I think the safe is bad is the Galaxy Tab S8 Plus. The S8 Ultra is fantastic too though. Just may be too big
Marcus I love your vids you do good reviews. My only complaint is that... You live in the United States so why do you always use metric.. I'm sorry but I'm pretty sure most of your subs live in the United States . Could you plz do us a favor and use imperial if not could you plz overlay the measurements in imperial it's confusing maybe just me...
Man, so sorry for the late response, I moved and had a lot going on, normally I'm more responsive. It's a really tough call. My video covers it pretty well. In the US there are really good trade ins they SOMETIMES do. So a good way to play both sides is to buy a cheaper used Tab S8+ on ebay, and trade it in when the S9+ comes out. The S8+ has good software support, so it is going to be a great deal when you see it on sale, or used. But the S9+ will have better battery life I'm sure, and be a little faster, overall it's a tough call. It depends, do you want to save money and get a tablet now, or do you want to spend a little more for a better tablet later? And are you willing to buy used now (if you are in the US), because Samsung TYPICALLY (not all the time) offers decent trade in deals anyway. And you would probably get your money back in the US, since they may offer you a similar price to what you would buy it for used. Hopefully this helps
Good choice. At least you can enjoy it, and even if you want to trade it in 2 months from now, hopefully Samsung offers a decent trade in. Even if they don't, you still probably would have saved a lot of money compared to buying an s9 Plus new.
It's hard to say. I think it will. But it may be closer to $200 to $400. Hard to say where it will land. Every year Samsung has had terrific trade values but with the Galaxy S23 they really nerfed them. So it's possible the trade in values won't be as good as I thought. Either way though, I still think you will get an okay value for your tablet. Probably similar to what you would get on eBay
i currently have the tab s8 plus which came with a free keyboard cover, i do love the tab s8 plus bu my return it for the ultra as i use it for xbox game pass and playstation remote play along with netflix and prime video the ultra unfortunately doesnt come with the keyboard cover but this doersnt really bother me too much but would be nice to have with it, cannot justify spending over £250 here in the uk on a keyboard cover
I would recommend just buying a separate keyboard, a bluetooth keyboard. At least you can pull it out if you need one. I always would carry a $20 tablet bag/laptop bag, and a mouse/keyboard. I'd just bring the tablet when that's all I need but bring the bag around if I need to do a little extra work. You can save a lot of money and still get a nice keyboard/mouse combo
I gotten myself a tab S8, huge upgrade from tab s5e and now Samsung having a great promo and with trade in, I only paid only 50% of the tablet ori price ❤❤❤❤❤
Glad to help. Hope you enjoy it! There will always be upgrades with every new generation, but they are not releasing until fall or so I've heard. So not a bad time to buy
The Ultra because I stream a lot of movies and and sports and TH-cam however excellent review thank you and also currently running the A7 Lite for now.
I have the Tab S7+ and have had it for years. The devices are amazing, but I wish I had gotten the Tab S7. The 12" is just a little to heavy for all day reading and I usually have to switch to another device like a Kindle. PS: I also canot say enough good about Dex. Being able to use it for basic PC function is great. When the S9 comes out I will be talking to my wife about upgrading.
Tab S9+ when the price drops on release on Tab S10 series. Got my S7 second hand for £250 over a year ago. Should have gone for the Plus as it would suit my note taking more.
In my opinion, the regular Tab S8 is best for mobility. S8 Ultra is best for a large home display, but it's not that mobile. S8 Plus is some where in between, but not as good either of the other two. It really depends on your use case. On airplanes if you sit economy, the S8 is best, but if you sit business class, then maybe S8 Plus. For me, S8 and Ultra are best for my use cases. The S8 Plus isn't that mobile compared to the S8 and the S8 is still big enough to look at. I don't know what the difference is in terms of functionality because I pretty much only use these things as displays. I don't use them for Dex or much else. The Calculator app is also pretty good on Samsung compared to IPad OS.
Honestly, thank you so much for mentioning this. When making a video it's easy to drop the ball on something like that. I copied and pasted stuff over but I only did about half the chapters and forgot about the other half. Must have gotten distracted with my kids. So thanks a ton!
If you click into the description of this video, I have a link to buy the Galaxy Tab. S8. If you click the Samsung link, it will take you to the Samsung website where you can select the Galaxy Tab S8 and it will ask you. If you want to trade in. You can select yes and trade in the Galaxy Tab S7 there. It will take money off the tablet up front. And they will eventually email you a label. I'm pretty sure that email you a label after your other tablet arrives. And you will just mail it through FedEx to Samsung. It normally takes them a few days to inspect it and approve it, but that's how it works. Hopefully this comment helps
The A Series is good. Great for people on a budget. If you're looking under $200, the Galaxy Tab A8 or the Lenovo M10 FHD (3rd gen) are your best options. But if you're willing to go a little higher, the Tab S7 FE has a lot of great deals on eBay, it's a much larger screen and they were selling them refurbished WITH a keyboard for like $300. You can also find the 2022 Tab S6 Lite with an spen around $250. So if you can swing it I'd try to get this models for a good price. There's an old 2020.model of the S6 Lite so be careful not to grab the wrong one
I want a Galaxy tab to invest in some samnsung/android air tags. I have a Google phone, and its my understanding i need to be on a Samsung device to use the airtag... Also i need it to be VTE compatible w/ Verizon so that i can be mobile I would like loud speakers as well and convenient for portability Slip in my purse Take on a plane Drive around with alternate navigation from my phone
I would but to be honest. It would be a crazy short video 😂😂. The only difference is really the lte. And that can affect battery life and make it a little worse. But everything else would be the same
I agree it is, a great tablet brilliant picture quality and sound.. I do believe Samsung let down it customers, with their expensive keyboard case not having a backlit keyboard Good video 👍👍
thanks again I was loving the thought of having a large work surface as I am a designer video editor and use digital planners etc. but if the larger screen means a flimsy stand that's over priced I will just get the other and I am sure my hubby will want one too
If you don't want the keyboard cover you can always find a different less flimsy case. And you can even buy a nice keyboard on the side. Just an option. Both tablets are great either way. Sometimes i miss the size of the ultra. Sometimes i miss the portability of the plus
Those have a laptop can just go the smaller one. I bought s8 and it still feels big. If there was something which was 9inch would have been better. I do have a laptop,obviously.
Sadly, I think those days are gone. It's similar to getting a high powered 5-in phone. It's possible to do but it's very very difficult so people just aren't doing it anymore
Absolutely. Our family is the first priority. Some people are fortunate enough to be able to afford a tablet though. And often some people use things like this to work for their families to make even more money. Just something to keep in mind
That's a very good point in Canada. In Canada. It's a different discussion. Regardless, if you decide to buy a Galaxy Tab S8 series, hopefully this video helps you in some way.
Shoot, i wish i could buy a Galaxy tab S line tablet but I'm so broke and poor that i can't even afford to buy a flagship device of any kind whether it be a tablet or a smartphone 😢😭😭😭😭😭
I really think the big thing with battery life is just the processor. It's a little less efficient than some newer processors. Hopefully they improve the battery life in the s9 ultra
I wanted a tablet that could also serve as the perfect laptop replacement. I bought the S8 ultra and haven't looked back. I can do audio and video editing, content consumption, light web development, and the list goes on. This is coming from years of using only Apple tablets.
Glad you made the switch. I'm a huge fan of Android tablets
I was upgraded from the Tab S6 to the Tab S8, since I prefer my tablet to be something more portable and only use it for media consumption most of the time. It really serve my purpose well. Thanks for the comparison, it is really very informative.
Very glad to help. Thanks for watching!
Wait till 9 other prices will drop
That's what I'm hoping for. I want the tab 8 but $600 is too much for me.
Sure, but they drop pretty significantly before the launch too. They really want to sell as many as possible so they don't have all of these extra tablets on hand
I agree with that I'm waiting for the tab S9 ultra to come out I'm hoping it comes up with a big beefier chipset then what they're using for the Galaxy s23 Ultra
I'm hoping that they'll come out with like a Snapdragon 8 gen 2 + but have a even much more beefyer version of the Snapdragon 8 gen2 Plus for the Galaxy tab S9 Ultra and have more memory in the the tablet other than its S8 Ultra counterpart
But what would be really killer is laying with Actually create a gaming version or at least something that would compete with most gaming tablets at least at this time
I purchased tab S7+ , because it is cheap now, it's awesome, their is very little difference between S8+ and S7+ the quality of these samsung galaxy tabs is out of this world ,12.4 inch screen, 120 hz refresh rate and super amoled of my S7+ still have the great value today 👍
I agree. Software is a big difference though. The S7+ released one update behind. And it had less updates overall promised to it. So I'm pretty sure you won't get any more big os updates on the s7+. That's about the only downside. Other than that it's not a significant upgrade at all.
I had my S8 since last year and really loved it. Ordered it from Best Buy just before it came out, getting a free keyboard cover with it. It's my go-to tablet for the small, portable factor, easily carry it around the house. The screen is a good size for me, especially when I lay in bed with it. Perfect for casual, everyday use imo.
Very good for that purpose
Thank you for this video. I just recently bought a open box Samsung Tab S8. I want to go for the 8+ for a little bigger screen size but it will go a bit over my budget so I settle with an S8.
I am not usually fond of trade in when I can sell my items for more than the trade in value, however, this is the case for physical games and mobile phones. Tablets on the other hand, seeing your trade in value which is actually pretty amazing deal, it is actually not a bad idea to do trade in with tablets.
I think my plan is I will use my S8 and when S9 comes out, I will probably do a trade in for S9+. I just hope I get a good trade in value like yours in the future.
Hopefully. I'm guessing you only paid maybe $500 for the Tab S8. So what if they give $400? The tab S9 won't release until like August or so. That's $100 to use a tablet for 6 months. Not bad. They did drop the values on more recent phones, but I'm still hoping for at least $400 for the S8
@@AndroidDigest when do you think the price of tab S8 will drop ?
@@AndroidDigest is $475 good price for S8 or wait until 400 ?
@@tahaelgebalyi paid 300 for a tab s8 plus in Pristine condition
I've watched so many videos to decide which galaxy S8 tab to buy till i watched this Video.
Thank you so much mate you really have nailed it with your simple but yet comprehensive overview
Legend!
Thanks so much for your comment, means the world!
I have the Tab S 8 Ultra and it's a beast I love it . Great video as always my brother
Right on! Appreciate the watch
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Bought a Tab S8+ on friday and will receive it tomorrow, can’t wait to use it! I really don’t care if the Tab S9 releases soon, since I’m mostly gonna use it for streaming, reading and a couple of small games
Tab S8 Plus has 4 years of software updates so it has good longevity. It's a great device
I'm still using a G Tab S6 Lite. It still works good, Media Consumption, Light Office work, email things like that. Still in a quandary as to whether to upgrade to 1 of these Tablets. All 3 looks impresive.
That's really hard to say. I'll never tell people to spend money they don't have. Or upgrade just to upgrade. If you really like your smaller tablet, the tab s8 would be a nice upgrade for you. And you can get those pretty cheap compared to the other tablets. And you still get the same power. But if you really needing a new tablet or really wanting one. All of these are great options
I'm still using my old Galaxy Note Pro 12.2. 9 years old and still working well. But the battery life is starting to go. I hope the S8 Plus can be a worthy replacement, but I'm not sure if it can live up the old goat.
Ever since the Air 2 and Tab S2/S3 Apple and Samsung tablets have been a disappointment to me. I couldn't pass up the $200 trade in credit Samsung offered for the Tab S2, especially since apps stopped working with the OS being 7.0, but the form factor was the best for holding the device for long periods of time while having OLED. Even Apple ruined the base iPad with a minor increase to the display size and weight when compared to the Air 2. So I have the Tab S8+ now and am still stuck in the middle. It's just too big to hold for long periods to read and is a weird form factor when using it as an e reader. It's great for emulation and media though. I wish Samsung could have kept a Tab S "classic" model around for people like me.
I hear you. We all have unique likes. Hopefully you can find something that you really enjoy!
I have the Tab S2 and it still works. Don’t use it much now, because it is a but slow. Never understood why Samsung didn’t continue the Tab S2 form factor.
@@ljacobs357 Agreed! S2 was awesome.
does it get hot after a long time of usage or using it while charging ?
I went from a Samsung tab A 10.1 to a S8 plus. I love the s8 plus. My son has the ipad pro 2018 and I like that as well.
I was hoping for a more update alternative for the iPad mini but all the Samsung tablets seem to be much larger and the smallest is only slightly smaller than my Ipad Pro 12.9 I think it is. I'm wanting a tablet that's mini size mostly so I can read ebooks, draw, listen to audiobooks and watch youtube. The biggest issue I have with the iPad mini is it only has 64GB storage and a fair portion of that will be system use. I'm constantly running out of space on my S21 phone because of my audiobooks and that has 256GB storage. I also really care about the quality of the image, I want to watch 4k video and for it to be as colour accurate as possible but in the iPad mini size. I also already own the ipen 2 so that would save me a fair cost but neither company offer quite what I want. I also Really care about the audio quality and want to be able to listen to high resolution audio. I wouldn't care if it cost as much as the 13 inch Ipad pro, if I could get everything I'm wanting from the tablet in an 8 inch tablet whether its Samsung or Apple, I would be happy to pay the premium to get my ideal iPad/Samsung mini Extreme 8 inch tablet.
Yeah I'm also looking for a galaxy s tab mini. Hopefully they will release ome this year
@@pandaofspadez09 I highly doubt that. Samsung Mini sizes are in the tab A models which are extremely bad compared to a budget phone from 2019
@@Alias2Prime I was just hoping maybe they put the powerful specs in a mini size. Just like what Apple is doing. One can dream
Please let me know what you chose.
Your needs are MY needs
The Ultra is too big ? I asked my wife and she assures me that there is no such thing as too big 😉 . Good luck with the channel 👌 . I am using and loving the S7. I'm getting 12 hours of TH-cam 👍
😂😂 The S7 is great! But when I got $550 for it when I only paid $350 on eBay, I traded it for the S8 real quick! But it's pretty identical and wouldn't notice much of a difference. So glad you have the S7 and enjoy it. I'm sure they will offer a good trade in even for that S7 when the S9 launches too
the only way a tablet would be too big is if you need to carry it around all day then maybe a deal breaker
other that your wife is right the bigger the better.
As a tab s8u user I'm 100% in love with this thing. I'm a software developer and avid cod mobile player. I'm able to connect to all my servers and databases from the tablet and then play cod while hanging out w the wife later at night
The Tab S8 Ultra is pretty great!
Love this comparison 👏 Thank you for this video which has been so needed for Samsung users.
Very glad to help. Ask any questions if you have any. Happy to answer anytime. Feel free to use links in the description if you decide to buy. Good luck with your decision🤞
Thanks for your opinion 😊
Appreciate it! Advice has slightly changed with the new Galaxy tabs out, feel free to check other videos if you want something newer!
Thank u for helpful comparison & review.
Glad to help. Thank you!
Waiting for my S8 Plus. Thank you for your excellent recommendations.
Good choice! Hope you enjoy it
Was debating trading my s22 ultra for an s23 ultra and looked into it and would have cost 700 dollars with the trade, decided that wasn't worth it for a marginally better phone.
Truee, I rethink to trade mine cuz tht 200MP. I rarely use 108mp of mine. Like it's totally a waste
You made my day thank you. S8 IS FOR ME. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
Thank you so much. It means a lot
I am looking to order s8+, should i wait for s9+ or just go ahead and buy s8+
hi its this good for widows excellent and worlds, notes regular collage staff?
Confused. This runs Android, not Windows. If you need any windows programs that only run on windows it won't work. But if you need Microsoft word or Microsoft office programs there are Android alternatives. But you need to get a Microsoft 365 subscription to get it working
Great video. I bought the s8+ and am extremely happy I made the right decision. I probably would have been happy with the s8. Wish the fingerprint scanner was on the buttons of the s8+ instead of on the screen. But outstanding tablet, I agree
Thanks. I agree. I prefer the fingerprint sensor in the button too. But in general the amoled display is better on the tab s8 plus and I'd prefer it in the long run. But love the regular tab s8 too
well thought advice! i finally made up my mnd. more power!
Glad I could help in some way!
I know it's gonna be a great video even before watching it. Good job..
And I just know you will have a great comment before I even read it 😂😂. Appreciate you
The seize of all the Samsung Tablet models is very attractive and each one will be of good use for different people. Personally I'd like to own the 14 inch model where as another person would like the 12 inch or 11 inch, each one is suitable for different people. And I like the thin bezel on the tablet screen this is 2023 and we ain't supporting thick bezel on devices.
I'm with you 💯
Do any of them have miracast?
Considering where I live, no land line & therefore no router...I need a tablet that can access either lte or 5g cell phone network, the question is: can these 3 tablets do that? Or are they as best buy advertises as wifi only?
If you see Wi-Fi in the title it's going to be a Wi-Fi only tablet. If you want to wait there is the potential for the tab S9 series. And there is a potential that they will release with 5G versions of some tablets right away. If that happens, and we can only hope, that may be a good thing.
I think there are some cellular versions of these tablets around. But unless you see it specifically mentioned with saying LTE or 5G in the title, normally it's just going to be a Wi-Fi only tablet. In your case you may want to wait and see what Samsung has in store
Decided to wait for the S9 Plus and preordered it last night! Now, I'm searching high and low for more information on my purchase, but all I see are videos on the Z series :( So, I'm binging the closest device I can watch about, the S8 Plus. I hope more videos about the tab s9 series will come out soon!
I made a video on it. No I didn't get a chance to test it out, but I did get to ask Samsung some questions about it. So feel free to check that out
@@AndroidDigest way ahead of ya. Watched it hours ago, and that's why I'm going further into the past 😂
Hello 🙋🏻♂️ Can you tell me the difference between oled and amoled?
Amoled is just Samsungs oled technology. It's basically the same thing. And sometimes I use them interchangeably
@@AndroidDigest Yes, I sometimes see a cell phone with an amoled screen referred to as oled, so I didn't understand why oled when it's an amoled. Thanks for the enlightenment, have a nice day 🍂
I bought a Tab S8 plus last year.
S9 Ultra, maybe if ever
Can you insert a sim card into the ultra? Does it like have cellular or no.
Every tablet is typically going to be Wi-Fi only unless they advertise it as a cellular tablet. So when you go to buy it, does it say Wi-Fi? Or does it say LTE or 5G next to it? If it has 5g or LTE in the title, it's a cellular tablet. You can also go to your cellular provider and see if they sell a cellular version. But the general version of any tablet won't be cellular. You normally have to buy a specific version for that. So in short, if you go and buy any Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra at the store, it won't be cellular. You will have to find one with the title that has LTE or cellular or 5G in that title. Hopefully this helps
I just got the s8 ultra and it is a 5G ..they come either WiFi only or cellular..in fact I have a s7 plus and that is also 5g too ..I am in the UK so not sure if that makes a difference but most the tablets in the UK do have a 5g option
A samsung premium 8 inch tablet but it appears noone is making them anymore
Yeah unfortunately we don't even get a premium 10 inch tablet. It's 11 in or bigger now
Can you use Photoshop and Illustrator on Android tablets?
There's an Android version. With less features. But still it works
@@AndroidDigest Thank you :) Also was just thinking: If I connect it to my laptop as a second screen, I could use it that way too
I need it for reading but the problem is that S8 screen is not amoled?what should i do ; 2nd do you advice regards s pen associated with samsung notebook 360 two in one ?!
Samsung has a lot of laptops and even with that description I'm not sure exactly which one you're talking about. Some of them work with the s pen but some of them require you to buy a Windows ink pen.
As far as the tablet, it's hard to say. I hear a ton of people say that they don't even notice the difference between the tab S8 and the S8 plus even with Amoled. Some people say the screen is terrific on the tab S8 anyway. And some people notice the no OLED and complain when they get the tab s8. I think it really depends on the person. The screen is still great on the tab s8, it's just different for everyone as far as who appreciates the oled or not. I would look at another Factor like screen size to help you make your decision. If you want a smaller screen size I would try out the rab s8. You can always return it if you don't like it. But if you want a bigger screen I'd go with the s8 plus
@@AndroidDigest thanks a lot for your reply , in fact i meant galaxy 2 in 1 360 notebook or laptop with stylus pen.
the first part of this video is exactly why samsung s23 preorders didnt have the same trade in value.. expect that going forward.. no more insane over the top trade in values for anything
It's possible. I released this before the S23s had low trade values. So that's important to consider. Trade values may be down for the Tabs too. But I did make it clear that the Tab S8 series is good enough to make that risk, 4 years of OS updates anyway, so even if you keep it, I still think that's not a bad thing
I would have gotten a Tab S8 Mini if they made one. The closest good tablet they have in that size is the Fold, which I can't use because kitten that likes to bite things that I'm holding. (This included my Fold 4, which I've since sold. Little guy left tiny dents in the screen protector.)
I ended up having to import a Lenovo Legion Y700 off Giztop. It runs great, despite having a Snapdragon 870 instead of an 8 Gen 1. Just wish it had a fingerprint reader and a place to magnetically attach the stylus.
Sadly there just aren't a lot of really small tablets out there. But there's an audience for it
Holy Crap! It's not OLED but 120 refresh, 500 nits, and QHD! Once set to English, are there any software gotchas with it not being a model made for the west? Have you received any security updates since using it? It's also not the form factor I prefer but the smaller size is glorious.
@@BobbyLips When I got it, I had to download a bunch of updates. It looks relatively up to date. Some stuff is still in Chinese and it becomes unresponsive if I hold down on a picture in the gallery app and try to swipe to select multiple pictures. You have to either let the battery die or while plugged into an external monitor and mouse turn on the auto-shutoff and turn it back on. Only issues I've run into. Giztop will install Google Play Services for you.
You could probably put a magnet on it yourself if you wanted to, like a rare earth magnet
Alright fine, I liked & subscribed because you made way too much sense. S8 plus it is for me. Will upgrade after 4yrs.
Is the Tab S7 FE still a good buy?
It depends it. What price you get it at. Nowadays you could find those on eBay in mint condition or even refurbished with a keyboard for like $300. I found mine for like 250. It's great for that price. But if you pay like the full 450 bucks or so you're getting really close to being able to just buy a Tab S8.. but if you find it on sale for a reasonable price under $400 new or cheaper on sale, absolutely. The one last caveat I'll add is that it will get a little bit less software updates than the newer tab S8 lineup.
Got a S7+ back in jan...love it!!!.. $515 with a case.. will keep till the s9 ultra comes out..
That's a good decision! Can't knock you there.. it's pretty much the same thing as the S8 Plus and if you are planning to trade it in anyway, you might as well just wait since it's giving you pretty much the same experience
Do you regret this decision or its fine buying s7 + even in mid 2023.
Because m confused whether i should spnd extra bucks for s8+ or not
Hey , I'm a student of High School medicos , which tab should i get S8 plus or S8 ultra ? . I've a Laptop . But want a tab for taking notes and many things which aren't supported in my laptop .
Please reply me . As am gonna buy it in 5-6 days !
I made a recent video on the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra as a laptop. That may be something to watch to give you a little extra info. I think the safe is bad is the Galaxy Tab S8 Plus. The S8 Ultra is fantastic too though. Just may be too big
Marcus I love your vids you do good reviews. My only complaint is that... You live in the United States so why do you always use metric.. I'm sorry but I'm pretty sure most of your subs live in the United States . Could you plz do us a favor and use imperial if not could you plz overlay the measurements in imperial it's confusing maybe just me...
Should i wait for s9+ or buy s8+ now? Really waiting for your opinion.
Man, so sorry for the late response, I moved and had a lot going on, normally I'm more responsive. It's a really tough call. My video covers it pretty well. In the US there are really good trade ins they SOMETIMES do. So a good way to play both sides is to buy a cheaper used Tab S8+ on ebay, and trade it in when the S9+ comes out.
The S8+ has good software support, so it is going to be a great deal when you see it on sale, or used. But the S9+ will have better battery life I'm sure, and be a little faster, overall it's a tough call. It depends, do you want to save money and get a tablet now, or do you want to spend a little more for a better tablet later? And are you willing to buy used now (if you are in the US), because Samsung TYPICALLY (not all the time) offers decent trade in deals anyway. And you would probably get your money back in the US, since they may offer you a similar price to what you would buy it for used.
Hopefully this helps
@@AndroidDigest thanks I bought s8+ 5g. It's a wonderful machine
Good choice. At least you can enjoy it, and even if you want to trade it in 2 months from now, hopefully Samsung offers a decent trade in. Even if they don't, you still probably would have saved a lot of money compared to buying an s9 Plus new.
I wanted a tablet I could draw on and trying to see which one I should get. So many out there to get its overwhelming!
All of the Gakaxy Tabs talked about here are great for drawing, I think it's the other stuff that really sets them apart
I love the S8+. It's small enough to not be a hassle, but the keyboard cover isn't as squished as the S8.
Yeah that's exactly why it's the perfect size for me too. The keyboard cover on the tab s8 is a little too crammed
do you think the Tab s 7 plus will have any trade in value
It's hard to say. I think it will. But it may be closer to $200 to $400. Hard to say where it will land. Every year Samsung has had terrific trade values but with the Galaxy S23 they really nerfed them. So it's possible the trade in values won't be as good as I thought.
Either way though, I still think you will get an okay value for your tablet. Probably similar to what you would get on eBay
@@AndroidDigest just bought a new Tab 7 s Plus for 560$... was that a good deal ?
@@AndroidDigest Considering it's 2023 do you think its still a good value n "worth it" investment?
i currently have the tab s8 plus which came with a free keyboard cover, i do love the tab s8 plus bu my return it for the ultra as i use it for xbox game pass and playstation remote play along with netflix and prime video
the ultra unfortunately doesnt come with the keyboard cover but this doersnt really bother me too much but would be nice to have with it, cannot justify spending over £250 here in the uk on a keyboard cover
I would recommend just buying a separate keyboard, a bluetooth keyboard. At least you can pull it out if you need one. I always would carry a $20 tablet bag/laptop bag, and a mouse/keyboard. I'd just bring the tablet when that's all I need but bring the bag around if I need to do a little extra work. You can save a lot of money and still get a nice keyboard/mouse combo
@@AndroidDigest will look into that thanks
I gotten myself a tab S8, huge upgrade from tab s5e and now Samsung having a great promo and with trade in, I only paid only 50% of the tablet ori price ❤❤❤❤❤
That's a really good deal for sure
@@AndroidDigest After watching your video, I decided to get myself rather than wait for tab s9. Thank you for your recommendation and input for it
Glad to help. Hope you enjoy it! There will always be upgrades with every new generation, but they are not releasing until fall or so I've heard. So not a bad time to buy
if and/or when come Tab S9 Ultra will see, heh
The Ultra because I stream a lot of movies and and sports and TH-cam however excellent review thank you and also currently running the A7 Lite for now.
Yeah I'm using it now. And there's something really special about it
I have the Tab S7+ and have had it for years. The devices are amazing, but I wish I had gotten the Tab S7. The 12" is just a little to heavy for all day reading and I usually have to switch to another device like a Kindle.
PS: I also canot say enough good about Dex. Being able to use it for basic PC function is great.
When the S9 comes out I will be talking to my wife about upgrading.
Perfect timing. And 4 years of os updates will make it a device you can keep even longer. And hopefully they have oled in the tab s9
can i use double screen on the s8plus
I'm not sure what you mean by double screen to be honest
I just got my A7 and barely even touch it... meh'
Yeah it's okay for the basics but not much else
I like everything..BIG😊😊
Tab S9+ when the price drops on release on Tab S10 series. Got my S7 second hand for £250 over a year ago. Should have gone for the Plus as it would suit my note taking more.
Yeah, the S9 Plus is going to be really good!
Thankyou
Glad to help
In my opinion, the regular Tab S8 is best for mobility. S8 Ultra is best for a large home display, but it's not that mobile. S8 Plus is some where in between, but not as good either of the other two. It really depends on your use case. On airplanes if you sit economy, the S8 is best, but if you sit business class, then maybe S8 Plus. For me, S8 and Ultra are best for my use cases. The S8 Plus isn't that mobile compared to the S8 and the S8 is still big enough to look at. I don't know what the difference is in terms of functionality because I pretty much only use these things as displays. I don't use them for Dex or much else. The Calculator app is also pretty good on Samsung compared to IPad OS.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Appreciated
Hopefully they will have 5g for the ultra tablet soon in the states 🙂🙂
I suggest you go over your chapters names...
Honestly, thank you so much for mentioning this. When making a video it's easy to drop the ball on something like that. I copied and pasted stuff over but I only did about half the chapters and forgot about the other half. Must have gotten distracted with my kids. So thanks a ton!
@@AndroidDigest you're welcome, I like your channel, so thought of mentioning this :)
Feel free to mention it anytime. And appreciate the support
Best android gaming tablet and best apple gaming tablet?
The S8 Plus or the S8 Ultra and the latest iPad Pro? Those are the best out right now in my opinion.
How do I trade in my S7 on an S8?
If you click into the description of this video, I have a link to buy the Galaxy Tab. S8. If you click the Samsung link, it will take you to the Samsung website where you can select the Galaxy Tab S8 and it will ask you. If you want to trade in. You can select yes and trade in the Galaxy Tab S7 there. It will take money off the tablet up front. And they will eventually email you a label. I'm pretty sure that email you a label after your other tablet arrives. And you will just mail it through FedEx to Samsung. It normally takes them a few days to inspect it and approve it, but that's how it works. Hopefully this comment helps
Another awesome video from this channel! Automatic, like, comment share and subscribe!
How about the Galaxy Tab A series?
The A Series is good. Great for people on a budget. If you're looking under $200, the Galaxy Tab A8 or the Lenovo M10 FHD (3rd gen) are your best options. But if you're willing to go a little higher, the Tab S7 FE has a lot of great deals on eBay, it's a much larger screen and they were selling them refurbished WITH a keyboard for like $300. You can also find the 2022 Tab S6 Lite with an spen around $250. So if you can swing it I'd try to get this models for a good price. There's an old 2020.model of the S6 Lite so be careful not to grab the wrong one
I want a Galaxy tab to invest in some samnsung/android air tags.
I have a Google phone, and its my understanding i need to be on a Samsung device to use the airtag...
Also i need it to be VTE compatible w/ Verizon so that i can be mobile
I would like loud speakers as well and convenient for portability
Slip in my purse
Take on a plane
Drive around with alternate navigation from my phone
Yeah you will need a Samsung device to use that Samsung airtag
Hey can you make a video on
LTE and WI-FI Supported V/S ONLY WI-FI Support
Tab please 🙏
I would but to be honest. It would be a crazy short video 😂😂. The only difference is really the lte. And that can affect battery life and make it a little worse. But everything else would be the same
Ultra reminds me of my chromebook duet!
Yeah especially that big 13" Duet. Not a lot of big tablets like that
Thumb down for choosing to display snakes
🤣🤣 my bad
Tab A8 2023 Version does everything I need it to.
No need to upgrade then!
I was wondering there is no android tablet commercial successful
I mean, these galaxy tablets are pretty successful. But I'm not sure why they aren't more successful.
In terms of Canadian dollars, the Apple keyboard would cost about $330
Amazon yesterday had a great deal for the S Plus for $599.
Yeah that was an incredible deal
I agree it is, a great tablet brilliant picture quality and sound.. I do believe Samsung let down it customers, with their expensive keyboard case not having a backlit keyboard
Good video 👍👍
Hopefully they bring backlighting to the s9
Just ordered s8+
Really great device. Hope you enjoy it
I got the s8 ultra love it
It's a great tablet for sure
oml your finger 5:01
yep haha. My fingers are crazy
I have both S2's ha ha. Love them but having battery issues. Ughh
thanks again I was loving the thought of having a large work surface as I am a designer video editor and use digital planners etc. but if the larger screen means a flimsy stand that's over priced I will just get the other and I am sure my hubby will want one too
If you don't want the keyboard cover you can always find a different less flimsy case. And you can even buy a nice keyboard on the side. Just an option. Both tablets are great either way. Sometimes i miss the size of the ultra. Sometimes i miss the portability of the plus
Easy its s8 tab ULTRA!!😅
Don't blame you
@@AndroidDigest true true🥲
Those have a laptop can just go the smaller one. I bought s8 and it still feels big. If there was something which was 9inch would have been better. I do have a laptop,obviously.
I hear you. Some people just prefer smaller tablets. I get that. Hopefully we get a nice smaller tablet one day
Tab s7 ofc
They drop it to 151usd smh
Just got the Tab S8+ for $599 on Prime Day in amazon.
Incredible deal right?
S8 plus for me
Yeah. It's a terrific tablet
Samsung: Just buy ALLLLL of my tablets >:3
I just want a high powered 8 inch tablet. Come on Samsung
Sadly, I think those days are gone. It's similar to getting a high powered 5-in phone. It's possible to do but it's very very difficult so people just aren't doing it anymore
It sounds like I'm going with the plus. I want good resolution and easier handling. Thanks for your help.
What we should concern right now is what we and our Families gonna eat today,tommorow or 7 days ahead, not buying Tablet..just wasting money
Absolutely. Our family is the first priority. Some people are fortunate enough to be able to afford a tablet though. And often some people use things like this to work for their families to make even more money. Just something to keep in mind
right
Tab S8 Ultra for me... Complete package...
A great tablet
Rita Gomes ❤❤
Watching this video on my tab s8 plus as if I'm concerned with this video 😫
😂😂😂 hey it just confirms you made the right choice
Not in canada ,samsung is not generous for the s7 plus a 340 $ ,here the canadian money is worth nothing .i paid 1,000$ in 2020 .
That's a very good point in Canada. In Canada. It's a different discussion. Regardless, if you decide to buy a Galaxy Tab S8 series, hopefully this video helps you in some way.
Shoot, i wish i could buy a Galaxy tab S line tablet but I'm so broke and poor that i can't even afford to buy a flagship device of any kind whether it be a tablet or a smartphone 😢😭😭😭😭😭
I hear you. Just get what you can afford and stay in budget. That's smart to do.
I bought the tab s ultra at launch it's amazing I picked up a brand new tab s 8 for $250 off offer up it's amazing as well
Both are pretty great
None of the above! Until they fix the slow charging issues of that galaxy tablet. Battery also of these models are easily spoil. So None of the above.
That's fair! They aren't for everyone
My S8 ultra has disappointing battery life, due to the thinness of the beast. Disappointing
I really think the big thing with battery life is just the processor. It's a little less efficient than some newer processors. Hopefully they improve the battery life in the s9 ultra