Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
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2category wins
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
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1category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 14.6 | 14.6 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2960 | 2960 |
| Resolution Width | 1848 | 1848 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| PPI | 240 | 239 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 90 | 90.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 6.1.1 | One UI 6 |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra +21%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra +27%AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra +36%| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,662 | 2,004 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 4,188 | 5,311 |
| AnTuTu | 1,294,871 | 1,757,044 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| ultrawide | 6 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 11200 | 11200 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 45 | 45 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) | Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only) |
| Height (mm) | 326.4 | 326.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Weight (g) | 726 | 732 |
| Width (mm) | 208.6 | 208.6 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, February 09 | 2023, July 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, April 30 | Available. Released 2023, August 11 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 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 | LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 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 S8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO - cellular model only | 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 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
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