Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
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3category wins
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
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1category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 14.6 | 14.6 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2960 | 2960 |
| Resolution Width | 1848 | 1848 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 1600 | — |
| PPI | 239 | 240 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 90.8 | 90 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x4.21 GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.5 GHz C1-Premium & 4x2.7 GHz C1-Pro) | Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 9 | One UI 6.1.1 |
| OS Version | 17 | 12 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra +102%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra +148%AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra +190%| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,352 | 1,662 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 10,402 | 4,188 |
| AnTuTu | 3,760,662 | 1,294,871 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Other | UFS | — |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 6 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 11600 | 11200 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 45 | 45 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only) | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) |
| Height (mm) | 326.3 | 326.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Other | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus support Enhanced Armor Aluminum | — |
| Weight (g) | 692 | 726 |
| Width (mm) | 208.5 | 208.6 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, September 30 | 2022, February 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, October 07 | Available. Released 2022, April 30 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | LTE |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G - cellular model only |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO - cellular model only |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Other | Wireless Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) | — |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra packs a 11600 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
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