Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" SM-X808UZAAUSC Graphite

With a 92nd percentile connectivity score and a 90th percentile battery, this tablet is a long-haul traveler's dream. But the overall performance sits at a mediocre 55 out of 100, and 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage are just average. At $1,036, the Galaxy Tab S8+ is a specialized tool for 5G diehards, not a general-purpose winner.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and its 2.99 GHz clocks won't leave you waiting on app launches or casual gaming. In our database, its CPU performance is well above average, placing it among the stronger Android tablets you can buy—just not at the tippy top. The GPU follows suit at the 82nd percentile, so graphic-heavy tasks like sketching in Clip Studio or running Genshin Impact are smooth, though frame rates won't match a dedicated gaming tablet.

The 12.4-inch LCD with 2800x1752 resolution is a highlight for productivity and binging. It's bright, color-accurate enough for design work, and the 120Hz refresh rate keeps everything fluid. But 8GB of RAM leans mid-pack (66th percentile), meaning you'll hit some stutters with heavy multitasking. The base 128GB storage leaves you with about 100GB usable, but the microSD slot up to 1TB saves the day if you're okay managing files. Cameras are serviceable (13MP rear, 12MP front), good for video calls, but no one buys a tablet for the camera.

Stacked against the Apple iPad Pro M5, the Tab S8+ falls behind on raw power; that M5 chip would obliterate the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in benchmarks, and the iPad's mini-LED display handily outclasses this LCD. The Microsoft Surface Pro ZID-00001 is a different beast entirely—a full Windows machine—so it's more for desktop workflows, but it lacks the Tab S8+'s all-day battery and 5G. The Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro and Lenovo Idea Tab Pro undercut Samsung's price aggressively while offering similar mid-range performance, but they skip cellular and pen support. If you're weighing between these, the Tab S8+ only wins for the 5G crowd who also need a big screen and stylus.

The Galaxy Tab S8+ demands $1,036, which puts it squarely in premium territory, but the overall performance (55/100) doesn't quite earn that price tag. You're paying a hefty premium for the 5G and S Pen. Compare it to the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro—likely a few hundred less—and the Samsung's value proposition starts to crumble. However, if you absolutely require cellular connectivity and expandable storage, the Tab S8+ is one of the few premium slates that deliver both, which might justify the cost for niche users.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ makes a strong first impression with numbers that matter for road warriors. Its 5G connectivity lands in the 92nd percentile, and the 10090mAh battery snags the 90th percentile, so you're rarely hunting for an outlet. But dig into the overall score, and things get a lot more average—this tablet settles at a middling 55 out of 100, dragged down by just-okay RAM and storage. At $1,036, you're paying a premium for that always-online, all-day longevity.

The 12.4-inch WQXGA+ display is sharp and expansive, hitting the 82nd percentile for screen quality, and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip is no slouch at the 83rd percentile for CPU. It's a solid canvas for sketching with the included S Pen, and the microSD slot helps offset the meager 128GB base storage. But for the price, we expected more than a mid-pack memory spec and an LCD panel in a world of OLED tablets. If you don't need that 5G boost, there are better values elsewhere.

Skip this tablet if you don't need 5G or expandable storage—its overall score of 55/100 means you're paying a premium for features many rivals deliver for less. Creatives who demand top-tier color accuracy should look elsewhere too, as this is an LCD panel, not OLED. Power users who juggle dozens of apps will also find the 8GB RAM limiting, and the weak social proof suggests you're rolling the dice on long-term reliability compared to more popular models.

The data paints a clear picture: the Galaxy Tab S8+ is a connectivity king and battery endurance champ, but it's held back by a ho-hum overall score and a price that asks too much for what you get. If you can snag it on sale or absolutely require 5G and microSD, it's a decent pick. Otherwise, your money is better spent on a tablet that doesn't rank in the bottom half overall.