Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (11-inch, Wi-Fi) / Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation, M2)

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.

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation, M2): iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation), Wi‑Fi (A2759) or Wi‑Fi + Cellular (A2761, A2435, A2762); 128 GB–2 TB. The 2021 M1 model, the 12.9-inch 6th generation and the 2024 M4 OLED model are separate products.

Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (11-inch, Wi-Fi)	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation, M2)
Release year	2022	2022
Display	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	11-inch Liquid Retina, LED-backlit with IPS technology; 2388 × 1668 pixels, 264 ppi; ProMotion; wide colour (P3), True Tone; anti-reflective coating (1.8% reflectivity) ProMotion varies the refresh rate up to 120 Hz to keep scrolling and Apple Pencil drawing smooth. SDR brightness is 600 nits max; the mini-LED XDR display of the 12.9-inch model is not used here. The fully laminated display removes the gap between glass and panel so the pencil tip appears closer to the line. 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	8 GB RAM with 128 GB, 256 GB or 512 GB storage; 16 GB RAM with 1 TB or 2 TB storage RAM depends on storage capacity and cannot be upgraded later. On the 128 GB model ProRes video is limited to 1080p at 30 fps. Apple
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	28.65 Wh lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web or video on Wi‑Fi (9 hours on cellular data); 20 W USB-C adapter and 1 m cable in the box Apple
Operating system	Android 12.0 at launch Samsung	iPadOS (iPadOS 16 at launch) Apple
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	—
Cameras	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	—
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. Samsung	—
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	—
Size and weight	165.3 × 253.8 × 6.3 mm; 503 g (Wi-Fi), 507 g (5G) Samsung	247.6 × 178.5 × 5.9 mm; Wi‑Fi 466 g, Wi‑Fi + Cellular 468 g Apple
Colours	Graphite, Silver, Pink Gold Colour availability varies by market and carrier. Samsung	—
Chip	—	Apple M2: 8-core CPU (4 performance + 4 efficiency), 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 100 GB/s memory bandwidth; ProRes encode/decode engine The media engine handles H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW in hardware, easing the CPU during editing and export. Apple lists Apple Intelligence support for this model. Apple
Rear cameras	—	12 MP Wide (ƒ/1.8) and 10 MP Ultra Wide (ƒ/2.4, 125°); 2x optical zoom out, up to 5x digital; LiDAR Scanner; True Tone flash The LiDAR Scanner measures depth for augmented-reality apps and low-light focusing. Apple
Video	—	4K at 24/25/30/60 fps (Wide); ProRes up to 4K at 30 fps; 1080p slo-mo at 120/240 fps Apple
Front camera	—	12 MP Ultra Wide TrueDepth, 122°, ƒ/2.4; Center Stage; Face ID Center Stage pans the frame automatically as the person moves during video calls. Apple
Audio	—	Four speakers; five studio-quality microphones Apple
Port and pencil	—	Thunderbolt / USB 4 port; Smart Connector; supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation) and Apple Pencil (USB-C), Apple Pencil hover The Thunderbolt / USB 4 port allows fast external storage and external displays. Apple Pencil hover previews where the tip will land before it touches the screen. Apple
Wireless and cellular	—	Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) 2x2 MIMO, up to 2.4 Gbit/s; Bluetooth 5.3; on Wi‑Fi + Cellular models 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE, nano-SIM and eSIM Cellular model numbers: A2761 (general), A2435 (mmWave, US), A2762 (China); the Wi‑Fi model is A2759. GPS/GNSS is only on cellular models. Apple
Sensors	—	Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, three-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor Apple