Following its global introduction earlier this month, Samsung has launched its new Galaxy Tab S8 series in India. The lineup includes the company’s first-ever ‘Ultra’ model tablet, which features a 14.6-inch display, as well as basic plus models. The tablets will be available for pre-order on the official website and other allowed stores between February 22 and March 10, 2022.
S8 Ultra features and specifications
variable refresh rate. The bezels are slimmer, measuring 6.3mm for a more immersive experience, and the phone has a notch on the front that houses two 12MP selfie cameras that can record 4K video calls.
When compared to the previous-generation Galaxy Tab S7, its body is made of an Armor Aluminum frame, which Samsung says is 30% more scratch-resistant and 40% less prone to bending. There’s a 4nm octa-core Snapdragon CPU under the hood, along with up to 12 GBs of RAM.
It also has a new S Pen for writing and sketching, as well as an 11,200mAh battery that provides hours of movie playing and 45W super-fast charging. A dual-camera arrangement with a 13MP primary sensor and a 6MP ultra Wide lens is found on the back. An in-display fingerprint scanner and integrated speakers with Dolby ATMOS compatibility are also included.
Users may use the One UI Tab 4 to transform their Galaxy Tab S8 into a portable second monitor that can operate flawlessly with Galaxy PCs and multitask. Samsung has also released the Samsung Health app, which allows you to keep track of your exercise regimen for the first time.
Except for the front camera, which is a 12MP single-lens arrangement, the Galaxy Tab S8 basic and plus variants have almost identical features. The screen size is also lowered to 11-inch and 12.4-inch, respectively, and the cheapest model just has a side-button fingerprint scanner.
Price and availability
Between February 22 and March 10, 2022, pre-orders for the Galaxy Tab S8 series will be available on Samsung.com and all other Samsung-approved partners. Customers may also pre-order the Tab S8 on the official website during the Samsung live event, which begins at 6 p.m. Pre-orderers will receive a Keyboard Cover worth up to Rs 22,999 as a bonus.
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is available in graphite and comes with a 12GB RAM + 128GB storage combination. The Wi-Fi model costs Rs 1,08.999. The 5G model is more costly, costing Rs 1,22,999.
The 8GB + 128GB storage option is available on the Galaxy Tab S8 and S8+ devices. Wi-Fi version costs Rs 58,999, while the 5G version costs Rs 87,999. The Wi-Fi version of the Tab S8 Plus costs Rs 74,999, while the 5G variant costs Rs 87,999.
Customers may also get a rebate of Rs 10,000 on the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultr, Rs 8,000 on the Tab S8+, and Rs 7,000 on the base model when they pay using their HDFC Bank cards. On the acquisition of the new range, no-cost EMI alternatives are also available.
Verdict
Samsung Tablets are reliable and with the release of the S8 series, we can expect things to only
get better. It is too soon to jump to a conclusion as the product is yet to hit the market.
