Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Tablet or Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB)? Well, your search ends here. Find out which tablet is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Tablet starts at ₹ 56,999 and Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB) starts at ₹ 25,999.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Tablet has screen size of 11 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels and Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB) has screen size of 9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Tablet comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 8 GB. Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB) comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Former comes up with battery of 8000 mAh, Li-Po Battery and latter with 8000 mAh, Li-Po Battery.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 13 MP (f/2, Wide Angle) + 6 MP (f/2.2 ,Ultra Wide) with autofocus and front camera of 12 MP (f/2.4 Ultra Wide) whereas latter has primary camera of 8 MP with autofocus and front camera of 1.2 MP.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Tablet | Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 11 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels | 9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels |
| Front Camera | 12 MP (f/2.4 Ultra Wide) | 1.2 MP |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP (f/2, Wide Angle) + 6 MP (f/2.2 ,Ultra Wide) with autofocus | 8 MP with autofocus |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Apple |
| Battery | 8000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 8827 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM | 8 GB | 2 GB |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 91 | 58 | |
| Display | 11 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels | 9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | |
| Front Camera | 12 MP (f/2.4 Ultra Wide) | 1.2 MP | |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP (f/2, Wide Angle) + 6 MP (f/2.2 ,Ultra Wide) with autofocus | 8 MP with autofocus | |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Apple | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 8827 mAh, Li-ion Battery | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
| RAM | 8 GB | 2 GB | |
General | |||
| Device Type | Tablet | Tablet | |
| Dual Sim | No | No | |
| Release Date | June 5, 2021 (Expected) | March, 2017 | |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | ||
| Sim Type | Single sim | No Sim Supported | |
| Voice Call | Yes | ||
Design | |||
| Dimensions | 253.8 x 165.3 x 6.3 mm | 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 507 g | 469 g | |
Display | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 4:3 | |
| Display Size | 11 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels | 9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | |
| Display Type | Color TFT screen (16M) | Color IPS screen (16M colors) | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Notch | No | ||
| PPI | 276 ppi | ~264 PPI | |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 83.60% | ||
| Touch | Yes, with Multitouch | Yes, with Multitouch | |
Camera | |||
| Features | HDR, Panorama | ||
| Flash | Yes, LED | ||
| Front Camera | 12 MP (f/2.4 Ultra Wide) | 1.2 MP | |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30fps UHD, 1080p @ 30fps FHD | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP (f/2, Wide Angle) + 6 MP (f/2.2 ,Ultra Wide) with autofocus | 8 MP with autofocus | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30fps UHD, 1080p @ 30fps FHD | 1080p @ 30fps FHD | |
Connectivity | |||
| 3G | Yes | No | |
| 4G | LTE | No | |
| 5G | SA/NSA | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, AVRCP, DI, HFP, HID, HOGP, HSP, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBAP | Yes, v4.2 | |
| EDGE | Yes | No | |
| GPRS | Yes | No | |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 | |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | ||
| VoLTE | Yes | ||
| Wifi | Yes | Yes | |
Performance | |||
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Apple | |
| Core Details | 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 | ||
| CPU | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.84 GHz, Dual Core Processor | |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics) | |
| Java | No | No | |
| OS | Android v12 | iOS v10.3, upgradable to v12.1.3 | |
Battery | |||
| Battery Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | |
| Capacity | 8000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 8827 mAh, Li-ion Battery | |
| Fast Charging | 45W Fast charging | ||
| Music Playback Time | 129 hours | ||
| Talk Time | 56 hours | 10 hours | |
Memory | |||
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | No | |
| RAM | 8 GB | 2 GB | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
Multimedia | |||
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes, with Push Email | ||
| FM Radio | No | No | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, WAV | |
| Video | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | MP4, H.264 | |
Other Features | |||
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes | |
| Extra Features | S Pen Support, Dolby Atmos | ||
| Face Unlock | Yes | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Front | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | No | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensorq | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | |
| Splash Resistant | No | ||
Dimension of Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Tablet is 253.8 x 165.3 x 6.3 mm and the Dimension of other Tablets model is 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Tablet comes up with a weight of 507 g whereas Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB) weight around 469 g.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Tablet has screen size and resolution of 11 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels whereas other comes up with screen size and resolution of 9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Tablet comes up with primary camera of 13 MP (f/2, Wide Angle) + 6 MP (f/2.2 ,Ultra Wide) with autofocus whereas Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB) comes up with 8 MP with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include HDR, Panorama.
Chipset, one of the important feature of the tablets used in these Tablets are Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 and Apple respectively. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Tablet comes up Yes, upto 1 TB card slot and Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB) comes up with No card slot. CPU used in Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Tablet is 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor and used in Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB) is 1.84 GHz, Dual Core Processor.