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{{Short description|Series of Android-based tablets by Samsung Electronics}}
{{Infobox mobile phone
| name = Samsung Galaxy Tab S8<br />Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+<br />Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
| codename = 
| logo = Galaxy Tab S8 Logo.svg
| logosize = <!-- include "px" - Uses users default image size if omitted -->
| image = Galaxy Tab S8.png
| imagesize = <!-- include "px" - Uses users default image size if omitted -->
| alt = 
| caption = Front of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
| brand = [[Engineering:Samsung Galaxy|Samsung Galaxy]]
| manufacturer = [[Company:Samsung Electronics|Samsung Electronics]]
| slogan = <!-- Phone-specific slogan; must cite source -->
| colors = '''Tab S8/Tab S8+:'''  Graphite, Silver, Pink Gold<br />'''Tab S8 Ultra:''' Graphite
| series = [[Engineering:Samsung Galaxy Tab series|Samsung Galaxy Tab series]]
| modelnumber = {{ubl|'''Tab S8''': SM-X700, SM-X706, SM-X706B, SM-X706U, SM-X706N|'''Tab S8+''': SM-X800, SM-X806, SM-X806B, SM-X806U, SM-X806N|'''Tab S8 Ultra''': SM-X900, SM-X906, SM-X906B, SM-X906U, SM-X906N}}
| networks = GSM / [[High Speed Packet Access|HSPA]] / [[Engineering:LTE (telecommunication)|LTE]] / [[5G|5G]]
| released = Announced: {{Start date and age|2022|02|09}}
| available = {{Start date and age|2022|02|25}}
| discontinued = <!-- {{End date|YYYY|MM|DD}} -->
| unitssold = 
| unitsshipped = 
| predecessor = [[Engineering:Samsung Galaxy Tab S7|Samsung Galaxy Tab S7]]
| successor = [[Engineering:Samsung Galaxy Tab S9|Samsung Galaxy Tab S9]]
| related = 
| type = Tablet Computer
| form = 
| size = {{ubl|'''Tab S8''': {{convert|253.8|mm|in|abbr=on}} H <br /> {{convert|165.3|mm|in|abbr=on}} W <br /> {{convert|6.3|mm|in|abbr=on}} D|'''Tab S8+:''' {{convert|285|mm|in|abbr=on}} H <br /> {{convert|185|mm|in|abbr=on}} W <br /> {{convert|5.7|mm|in|abbr=on}} D|'''Tab S8 Ultra:''' {{convert|326.4|mm|in|abbr=on}} H <br /> {{convert|208.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} W <br /> {{convert|5.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} D}}
| weight = {{ubl|'''Tab S8''': {{convert|503|g|oz|abbr=on}} (Wi-Fi)<br />{{convert|507|g|oz|abbr=on}} (5G)|'''Tab S8+:''' {{convert|567|g|oz|abbr=on}} (Wi-Fi)<br />{{convert|572|g|oz|abbr=on}} (5G)|'''Tab S8 Ultra:''' {{convert|726|g|oz|abbr=on}} (Wi-Fi)<br />{{convert|728|g|oz|abbr=on}} (5G)}}
| os = {{ubl|'''Original: '''[[Software:Android 12|Android 12]] with [[Software:One UI|One UI]] 4.1|'''Current: '''[[Software:Android 14|Android 14]] with [[Software:One UI|One UI]] 6.0}}
| soc = [[Engineering:Qualcomm Snapdragon|Qualcomm Snapdragon]] 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
| cpu = Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
| gpu = [[Adreno]] 730
| modem = 
| memory = {{ubl|'''Tab S8 and S8+:''' 8 GB, 12 GB RAM|'''Tab S8 Ultra:''' 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB RAM}}
| storage = {{ubl|'''Tab S8 and S8+:''' 128 GB, 256 GB|'''Tab S8 Ultra:''' 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB}}
| memory_card = [[Engineering:MicroSDXC|microSDXC]], up to 1 TB
| sim = Nano-SIM
| battery = {{ubl|'''Tab S8:''' 8000 mAh|'''Tab S8+:''' 10090 mAh|'''Tab S8 Ultra:''' 11200 mAh}}
| charging = USB PD: 45W (PPS), 15W (non-PPS)
| input = {{Plainlist|
* S Pen
* [[Biology:Fingerprint|Fingerprint]] (side-mounted)
* [[Physics:Accelerometer|Accelerometer]]
* [[Engineering:Gyroscope|Gyroscope]]
* [[Engineering:Proximity sensor|Proximity sensor]]
* [[Physics:Compass|Compass]]
}}
| display = {{ubl|'''Tab S8:''' {{convert|11.0|in|mm|abbr=on}} TFT LCD, {{resx|2560|1600}} pixels, 16:10 [[Aspect ratio|aspect ratio]] (~274 ppi density), 120Hz [[Refresh rate|refresh rate]]|'''Tab S8+:''' {{convert|12.4|in|mm|abbr=on}} Super [[Chemistry:AMOLED|AMOLED]], {{resx|2800|1752}} pixels, 16:10 [[Aspect ratio|aspect ratio]] (~266 ppi density), 120Hz [[Refresh rate|refresh rate]]|'''Tab S8 Ultra:''' {{convert|14.6|in|mm|abbr=on}} Super [[Chemistry:AMOLED|AMOLED]], {{resx|2960|1848}} pixels, 16:10 [[Aspect ratio|aspect ratio]] (~240 ppi density), 120Hz [[Refresh rate|refresh rate]]}}
| ext_display = 
| rear_camera = 13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF<br />6 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)<br />LED flash, HDR, panorama<br />[[4K resolution|4K]]@30/60fps, [[Engineering:1080p|1080p]]@30fps
| front_camera = {{ubl|'''Tab S8 and S8+:''' 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)|'''Tab S8 Ultra:''' 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide)<br />12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)}}
| sound = Quad stereo loudspeakers tuned by AKG
| connectivity = USB Type-C 3.2<br />[[Wi-Fi]] 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, [[Hotspot (Wi-Fi)|hotspot]]<br />[[Bluetooth#Bluetooth 5|Bluetooth 5.2]], A2DP, LE
| water_resist = 
| other = 
| sar = 0.87 W/kg (body) 
| hac = 
| website = {{URL|https://www.samsung.com/us/tablets/tab-s8/}}
| references = <ref name=":0">{{cite web |url= https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s8-11343.php|title= Samsung Galaxy Tab S8|author= GSMArena|date= |website= |publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s8+-11342.php|title= Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+|author= GSMArena|date= |website= |publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s8_ultra-11274.php|title= Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra|author= GSMArena|date= |website= |publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{cite web |url= https://www.tomsguide.com/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8|title= Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 price, release date, specs and more|last= |first= |date= 29 July 2022|website= |publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.phonearena.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-release-date-price-features-news|title= Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 release date, price, features and news|last= |first= |date= 6 April 2023|website= |publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.techadvisor.com/news/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-plus-3796159/|title= Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series: Everything you need to know|last= |first= |date= |website= |publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}</ref>
}}
The '''Samsung Galaxy Tab S8''' is a series of [[Software:Android (operating system)|Android]]-based tablets designed, developed and marketed by [[Company:Samsung Electronics|Samsung Electronics]]. Unveiled at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event on 9 February 2022, they serve as the successor to the Galaxy Tab S7 series.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{cite news |author=Gadgets 360|date= |title= Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra With Dual Rear Cameras Launched|url= https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tablets/news/samsung-tab-s8-plus-ultra-price-launch-sale-date-specifications-features-galaxy-unpacked-2022-2758777|work= |location= |access-date=}}</ref>

== History ==
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, the S8+ and the S8 Ultra were announced on 9 February 2022 and released on 25 February 2022.

== Design ==
=== Colors ===
==== Tab S8 and S8+ ====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Color !!Name !! Bezel <!-- hex codes from product selection page -->
|-
|bgcolor="191919"| ||Graphite || rowspan="3" |Black
|-
|bgcolor="d0d0ce"| ||Silver
|-
|bgcolor="F0C8C2"| ||Pink Gold
|}

==== Tab S8 Ultra ====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Color !!Name !! Bezel <!-- hex codes from product selection page -->
|-
|bgcolor="191919"| ||Graphite || rowspan="3" |Black
|}

== Specifications ==
=== Hardware ===
==== Chipset ====
All tablets feature a [[Engineering:Qualcomm Snapdragon|Qualcomm Snapdragon]] 8 Gen 1 system on a chip. The SoC is based on the 4&nbsp;nm processing technology node. The tablets also feature an [[Adreno]] 730 GPU.<ref name=":Specs">{{cite web |url= https://www.samsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-tab-s8/?tab=specs|title= Galaxy Tab S8 - Specs|last= |first= |date= |website= Samsung Mobile Press|publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}</ref>

==== Storage ====
The Galaxy Tab S8 and Tab S8+ are available in 128, and 256 GB options,  and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is available in 128, 256, and 512 options, not all capacity variants are available. 1 TB of expansion can be added using a microSD card. The base amount of RAM is 8 GB, and is upgradeable to 16 GB.<ref name=":Specs" />

==== Camera ====
The Tab S8 and Tab S8+ have a 12 MP front camera with an {{f/|2.4}} lens. The rear has a 13 MP camera with an {{f/|2.0}} wide-angle lens, and a 6 MP camera with a {{f/|2.2}} ultra wide angle lens.<ref name=":zdnet">{{cite web |url= https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-review/|title= Galaxy Tab S8 review: Samsung's new tablet exceeds expectations|author= ZDNet|date= |website= www.zdnet.com|publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}</ref><ref name=":Specs" />

The Tab S8 Ultra has a 12 MP front camera with an {{f/|2.2}} wide-angle lens, and a 12 MP front camera with an {{f/|2.4}} ultra wide angle lens. The rear has a 13 MP camera with an {{f/|2.0}} wide-angle lens, and a 6 MP camera with an {{f/|2.2}} ultra wide angle lens.<ref name=":theverge">{{cite web |url= https://www.theverge.com/23015091/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-ultra-tablet-android-review|title= SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra review: When Bigger isn't better|author= The Verge|date= 8 April 2022|website= www.theverge.com|publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}</ref>

==== Display ====
The Tab S8 is equipped with a TFT LCD display with an 11-inch 2560 x 1600 resolution, with a screen ratio of 16:10. The scanning rate can be adjusted from 48&nbsp;Hz to 120&nbsp;Hz.<ref name=":zdnet" /><ref name=":Specs" />

The Tab S8+ features a super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2800 x 1752 in 12.4 inches, with a screen ratio of 16:10. The scanning rate can be adjusted from 48&nbsp;Hz to 120&nbsp;Hz.

The Tab S8 Ultra is equipped with a super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2960 x 1848 measuring 14.6 inches, with a screen ratio of 16:10. The scanning rate can be adjusted from 48&nbsp;Hz to 120&nbsp;Hz.<ref name=":theverge" />

=== Software ===
The operating system is [[Software:Android 13|Android 13]] with [[Software:One UI|One UI]] 5.0.

== Regions ==
Starting with the Galaxy Tab S8 series, the CSC codes are consolidated together. This means that Samsung will speed up the firmware update process for these devices in more regions. Fewer Country Specific Codes (CSCs) means that official Samsung software updates will reach local markets faster.<ref>{{Cite web |last=SamMobile |title=Samsung could speed up the firmware update process for customers in Europe |url=https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-could-speed-up-firmware-update-process-for-customers-europe/ |access-date=2022-03-02 |website=SamMobile |date=26 January 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref>

Some countries on this list may be shown separately during the initial setup process.

=== OXM ===
This CSC group applies to the rest of the world. These CSC codes will work for all variants unless specified.

Regions/carriers marked with an asterisk (*) cannot be used with the Call and Text on Other Devices feature.

==== South Korea ====
Wi-Fi only variants sold in this market do not have any carrier-specific CSC codes, but they still use the OXM Multi-CSC for expanded language and region support unlike their cellular counterparts, which use the OKR Multi-CSC.
* '''KOO:''' {{flag|South Korea}}
** KT
** LG Uplus
** SK Telecom

==== North America ====
Wi-Fi only variants sold in this market do not have any carrier-specific CSC codes, but they still use the OXM Multi-CSC for expanded language and region support unlike their cellular counterparts, which use the OYM/OYN and OYA/OYV Multi-CSCs for the US and Canada, respectively.
* '''XAC:''' {{flag|Canada}}
** Bell
** Fido
** Freedom Mobile
** Koodo
** Rogers
** Shaw
** Telus
** Virgin Plus
* '''XAR:''' {{flag|United States}}
** AT&T *
** T-Mobile
** US Cellular
** Verizon *

==== Latin America ====
'''ZBR''' is the newly consolidated CSC code for the Latin America region.

* '''MXO:''' {{flag|Mexico}}
* '''ZTO:''' {{flag|Brazil}}
* '''ZBR:''' All other Latin America regions
** '''PEO:''' {{flag|Peru}}
** '''ARO:''' {{flag|Argentina}}
** '''BVO:''' {{flag|Bolivia}}
** '''CHO:''' {{flag|Chile}}
** '''COO:''' {{flag|Colombia}}
** '''UPO:''' {{flag|Paraguay}}
** '''UYO:''' {{flag|Uruguay}}
** '''EON:''' {{flag|Ecuador}}
** '''GTO:''' {{flag|Guatemala}}
** '''TPA:''' {{flag|Panama}}

==== Europe ====
* '''CPW:''' Devices sold through the Carphone Warehouse
* '''EUX/EUY:''' EEA
** '''ATO:''' {{flag|Austria}}
** '''AUT:''' Switzerland
*** {{flag|Switzerland}}
*** {{Flag|Liechtenstein}}
** '''BGL:''' {{flag|Bulgaria}}
** '''BTU:''' British Isles
*** {{flag|United Kingdom}}
*** {{Flag|Ireland}}
** '''DBT:''' {{flag|Germany}}
** '''EUR:''' {{flag|Greece}}
** '''ITV:''' Italian Peninsula
*** {{flag|Italy}}
*** {{flag|Malta}}
*** {{flag|San Marino}}
*** {{flag|Vatican City}}
** '''LUX:''' Luxembourg
*** {{flag|Belgium}}
*** {{flag|Luxembourg}}
** '''NEE:''' Nordic Countries
*** {{flag|Sweden}}
*** {{flag|Denmark}}
*** {{flag|Finland}}
*** {{flag|Norway}}
*** {{flag|Iceland}}
** '''PHE:''' Spain
*** {{flag|Spain}}
*** {{flag|Andorra}}
** '''PHN:''' {{flag|Netherlands}}
** '''SEB:''' Baltic States
*** {{flag|Estonia}}
*** {{flag|Lithuania}}
*** {{flag|Latvia}}
** '''SEE:''' Southeast Europe
*** {{flag|Serbia}}
*** {{flag|Kosovo}}
*** {{flag|Bosnia & Herzegovina}}
*** {{flag|Albania}}
*** {{flag|North Macedonia}}
*** {{flag|Montenegro}}
** '''SIO:''' Yugoslavia
*** {{flag|Croatia}}
*** {{flag|Slovenia}}
** '''TPH:''' {{flag|Portugal}}
** '''ROM:''' {{flag|Romania}}
** '''XEF:''' French Peninsula
*** {{flag|France}}
*** {{flag|Monaco}}
** '''XEH:''' {{flag|Hungary}}
** '''XEO:''' {{flag|Poland}}
** '''XEZ:''' {{flag|Czechia}}
** '''XSK:''' {{flag|Slovakia}}

==== CIS ====
* '''SEK:''' {{Flag|Ukraine}}
** Vodafone
** Kyivstar
** Lifecell
** TriMob
* '''SER:''' {{Flag|Russia}}
** MTS
** Beeline
** Megafon
** Tele2
* '''CAU:''' Caucasus countries
** {{Flag|Belarus}}
*** A1
*** MTS
*** Life
** {{flag|Georgia}}
*** Magticom
*** Silknet
*** Beeline
** {{Flag|Armenia}}
*** Ucom
*** Viva-MTS
*** Beeline (Telecom Armenia)
* '''SKZ:''' {{flag|Kazakhstan}}
** Beeline
** Altel
** Kcell
** Tele2

==== Middle East & North Africa ====
'''XSG''', previously only for the UAE, now serves the entire Middle East region.

* '''ACR:''' {{Flag|Ghana}} (5G only)
* '''AFR:''' {{Flag|Kenya}} (5G only)
* '''DKR:''' {{Flag|Senegal}} (5G only)
* '''ECT:''' {{Flag|Nigeria}} (5G only)
* '''EGY:''' {{Flag|Egypt}} (5G only)
* '''ILO:''' {{flag|Israel}}
** '''ILP:''' Levantine Coast (5G only)
* '''KSA:''' {{Flag|Saudi Arabia}} (5G only)
* '''MWD:''' {{Flag|Morocco}} (5G only)
* '''SKZ:''' {{Flag|Kazakhstan}} (5G only)
* '''TUN:''' {{Flag|Tunisia}} (5G only)
* '''TUR:''' {{flag|Turkey}}
* '''XFA:''' {{Flag|South Africa}} (5G only)
** '''XFV:''' Vodafone/Vodacom
* '''XFE:''' Southern Africa (5G only)
* '''XSG:''' All other Middle East regions
** '''XSG:''' Arabian Peninsula
*** {{flag|United Arab Emirates}}
*** {{flag|Qatar}}
*** {{flag|Kuwait}}
*** {{flag|Bahrain}}
*** {{flag|Oman}}
** '''MID:''' Fertile Crescent
*** {{flag|Jordan}}
*** {{flag|Lebanon}}
*** {{flag|Iraq}}
*** {{flag|Syria}}

==== India ====
* '''INS:''' {{flag|India}}
* '''SLK:''' {{Flag|Sri Lanka}} (5G only)

==== Asia Pacific ====
'''XSP''', previously only for Singapore, now serves the Asia Pacific region (Southeast Asia & Oceania). The display languages for Lao, Burmese, and Khmer are still exclusive to this market, even though they are present on the firmware.

The region locking for the Wi-Fi only variant now adds Australia and New Zealand to the Asia Pacific region.

* '''XSP:''' Asia Pacific
** '''XME:''' {{flag|Malaysia}}
** '''XSA:''' {{flag|Australia}}
*** '''TEL:''' Telstra
** '''XNZ:''' {{flag|New Zealand}}
** '''XTC:''' {{flag|Philippines}}
** Mainland Southeast Asia (Indochinese Peninsula)
*** '''THL:''' {{flag|Thailand}}
*** '''CAL:''' {{flag|Cambodia}} & {{Flag|Laos}}
*** '''MYM:''' {{flag|Myanmar}}
** Maritime Southeast Asia (Malay Archipelago)
*** '''XSP:''' {{flag|Singapore}} & {{Flag|Brunei}}
**** '''MM1:''' M1 Mobile
**** '''SIN:''' SingTel
**** '''STH:''' Star Hub
*** '''XXV:''' {{flag|Vietnam}}

==== China ====
* '''BRI:''' {{flag|Taiwan}}
* '''TGY:''' {{flag|Hong Kong}} & {{Flag|Macau}}

=== Notes ===
* As with previous tablets, in most regions, the Call and Text on Other Devices feature can only be activated with a mobile phone issued from a mobile operator within the same region that the tablet was purchased from. Calls totaling five minutes or longer need to be placed before mobile phones from other regions can be used.

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://www.samsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s8/buy/ Official website]

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