Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G LTE VERIZON Android Review

A flagship tablet at a mid-range price. The stunning OLED screen and still-great performance make this renewed S8+ one of the best values in tablets right now. Just pack a charger if you're planning a long day away from an outlet.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ is a premium Android tablet that's been knocked down to a surprisingly reasonable price, especially in this renewed version. The one thing you need to know? You're getting a killer 12.4-inch OLED screen and flagship-level performance for about half of what this thing cost new. It's not the latest model anymore, but for $370, it makes a compelling argument to skip the budget tablets and get something that actually feels premium.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor still holds up really well. In our database, its CPU and GPU scores land in the high 70th percentile, which means it's faster than most tablets out there. Apps open instantly, and multitasking with Samsung's DeX mode is genuinely smooth. The only real surprise was the battery life score sitting right at the 49th percentile—it's fine for a day of mixed use, but don't expect multi-day endurance from that 10,090mAh cell.

At $370, this is a no-brainer if you want a premium Android tablet experience without the premium price. You're sacrificing having the absolute latest chip and longest software support, but you're getting 90% of the flagship experience for 50% of the cost. It's absolutely worth it.

The obvious competitor is the Apple iPad Pro. If you're locked into the Apple ecosystem or need pro-level apps like Final Cut Pro, the iPad is still the king. But for the price of a base model iPad Air, you get this tablet's gorgeous OLED screen. Against the newer Galaxy Tab S10+, you're giving up the latest processor and longer update promise, but saving a huge chunk of cash for nearly identical core specs. For Android users on a budget who want a great screen, the S8+ wins on value.

If your top priority is having the absolute latest software for the next five years or you need all-day, plus battery life, this isn't it. Look at a newer base model iPad or a Galaxy Tab S9 FE instead. Also, skip it if you hate rolling the dice on renewed electronics—some units have had issues.

If you've been eyeing a premium tablet but balked at the $800+ price tags, this renewed Galaxy Tab S8+ is your ticket in. It excels as a media consumption device and a solid productivity companion with DeX. Just go in knowing the battery is good, not great, and that you're buying into the tail end of its software update life. For the price, those are easy compromises to make.