Apple iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi / Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (11-inch, Wi-Fi)

Apple iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi: iPad (10th generation), Wi-Fi model; 64 GB or 256 GB. The Wi-Fi + Cellular model (481 g, 5G), iPad (9th generation) and iPad (A16) are separate models.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (11-inch, Wi-Fi): Galaxy Tab S8 11-inch; Wi-Fi and 5G versions, 8/12 GB RAM + 128/256 GB storage (options vary by market). The Galaxy Tab S8+ (12.4-inch) and Tab S8 Ultra (14.6-inch) are separate models with different display types and batteries.

SpecificationApple iPad (10th generation) Wi-FiSamsung Galaxy Tab S8 (11-inch, Wi-Fi)
Release year20222022
Display10.9-inch Liquid Retina, LED-backlit with IPS technology; 2360 × 1640, 264 ppi; 500 nits; True Tone; fingerprint-resistant coating

Because of the rounded corners, the screen measures 10.86 inches as a rectangle. True Tone adjusts white balance to ambient light.

Apple		11-inch 2560 × 1600 (WQXGA), 276 ppi LTPS TFT; up to 120Hz

LTPS TFT is an LCD panel type; unlike the AMOLED displays on the Tab S8+ and Ultra it uses a backlight. The adaptive refresh rate drops when content is still and can be locked to 60 Hz in settings. Rounded corners and the camera hole make the visible area slightly smaller than 11 inches.

Samsung
ChipA14 Bionic; 6-core CPU, 4-core graphics, 16-core Neural Engine Apple—
Storage and colours64 GB or 256 GB; Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow

Storage cannot be expanded later; external storage can be connected over USB-C.

Apple		—
Pencil and keyboardApple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil (1st generation); Smart Connector

Apple Pencil (1st generation) needs the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter for pairing and charging. The Smart Connector is for keyboard cases.

Apple		—
CamerasRear 12 MP Wide, ƒ/1.8, 4K video at 24/25/30/60 fps; landscape front 12 MP Center Stage, ƒ/2.4

Center Stage automatically pans and zooms to keep you in frame on video calls. The front camera sits on the long edge for landscape calls.

Apple		Rear: 13MP AF + 6MP Ultra-Wide + Flash; front: 12MP (Ultra-Wide); 4K @ 30fps recording

The front camera sits on the long edge, suited to landscape video calls.

Samsung
AudioLandscape stereo speakers; dual microphones Apple—
WirelessWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO, simultaneous dual band; Bluetooth 5.2 Apple—
USB-CUSB 2.0 (up to 480 Mb/s); native DisplayPort output; one external display up to 4K at 30 Hz or 1080p at 60 Hz

Although the connector is USB-C, data speed is USB 2.0, so large file transfers are slow.

Apple		—
Battery28.6 Wh lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours of web or video on Wi-Fi Apple—
AuthenticationTouch ID in the top button Apple—
Size and weight248.6 × 179.5 × 7 mm; 477 g Apple165.3 × 253.8 × 6.3 mm; 503 g (Wi-Fi), 507 g (5G) Samsung
In the boxUSB-C charge cable (1 m); 20 W USB-C power adapter Apple—
Processor—4 nm 64-bit octa-core processor

Samsung’s spec table does not name the chip; Tom’s Guide lists it as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in its test unit.

Samsung
Memory and storage—8/12 GB + 128/256 GB; microSD up to 1 TB

Memory and storage options vary by market, model and colour; the microSD card is sold separately.

Samsung
Battery and charging—8,000 mAh (typical); Super Fast Charging 2.0 (up to 45W)

Chargers are sold separately; the box includes the S Pen and a USB-C cable. 45W speed needs a compatible adapter.

Samsung
Operating system—Android 12.0 at launch Samsung
S Pen and accessories—S Pen (BLE, in box); compatible with Book Cover Keyboard and Keyboard Slim

The S Pen charges wirelessly when attached to the magnetic strip on the back. Keyboard covers attach to the contact pins on the edge and are sold separately.

Samsung
Sound—Quad Stereo Speakers with Sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos; 3 microphones

There is no 3.5 mm headphone jack; wired headphones need USB-C or a USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter.

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Connectivity—Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.2; USB Type-C (USB 3.2); 5G/LTE on cellular model only

Wi-Fi 6E’s 6 GHz band needs a compatible router and depends on regional availability. Tom’s Guide confirms DisplayPort video output over USB-C.

Samsung
Security—Fingerprint with Side Key; Samsung Knox including Knox Vault Samsung
Colours—Graphite, Silver, Pink Gold

Colour availability varies by market and carrier.

Samsung