The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is an excellent option if you’re searching for a new tablet. It has many features that will appeal to you, including a slim and comfortable design, an excellent LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate, S Pen stylus support, and fast charging, among other things. On GadgetsLeo, the Tab S8 is available for KSh97,000. Below, we have looked at the design and build, display and audio, battery and charging, specs, and performance, camera, and video, and software and updates to help you make a good purchase decision.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Key Specs and Price in Kenya

Price	KSh97,000
Performance	Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
Camera	13 MP + 6 MP
Display Size	11.0 Inches
Battery	8000mAh Li-Po
Storage	128 GB
Memory	6 GB RAM

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 price in Kenya is KSh97,000. This is the 8GB RAM / 128GB internal storage variant of the Galaxy Tab S8 which is available in Graphite, Silver, and Pink Gold.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Design and Build

The Galaxy Tab S8 is slim and comfortable with a metal body. It is available in three colors: Silver, Graphite, and Pink Gold. The squared-off edges to the metal body are comfortable to hold. There’s enough of a bezel around the display to give you space to rest your thumb and fingers. The back is interrupted only by the small camera module and a black strip below it where the S Pen stylus is intended to attach.

There’s no IP rating for dust or water resistance, but the display is coated in protective Gorilla Glass 5, and the metal rear feels durable enough. One oddity about the Tab S8 is that it has a physical, side-mounted fingerprint sensor built into the power button.

Display

The 11 LCD is the smallest in the Tab S8 range but still a full-size tablet, not a mini model. It may be an LCD, but it is a good LCD. The panel still boasts the same 120Hz refresh rate as its peers, so you’ll get the same benefits of silky smooth scrolling and animations. The colors are bright, punchy, and vivid, and the 2560 x 1600 resolution packs in plenty of detail.

The Tab S8 also supports Samsung’s S Pen stylus, the only accessory included with the tablet in the box. This is great for doodling or note-taking, and thanks to Samsung’s Air Action shortcuts, it’s also a handy tool for day-to-day use in apps ranging from the web browser to the camera.

Battery and Charging

The Tab S8 has a 7040mAh battery, which is smaller than the 8000mAh in the Ultra but should still give you plenty of juice. Samsung claims up to 14 hours of video playback on a single charge, but that will vary depending on how you use it.

The good news is that the Tab S8 supports 45W fast charging so you can juice up quickly. However, the downside is that you must buy a 45W charger separately.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Performance

A Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor powers the Tab S8 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, which should be enough for most people. You can also expand the storage to 1TB using a microSD card.

In terms of performance, the Tab S8 is fast and responsive. Apps load quickly, and I had no issues multitasking or running demanding apps. It’s not quite as powerful as the Ultra, but it’s close enough that most people won’t notice the difference.

Camera and Video

The Tab S8 has a 13-megapixel primary camera, a 5-megapixel ultra-wide camera on the back, and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. The cameras are decent for a tablet but won’t blow you away.

The primary camera takes decent photos in good lighting but is noisy in low light. The ultra-wide camera is handy for Fitting more into your shots, but the quality isn’t as good as the primary camera. The front-facing camera is good enough for video calls and selfies, but it won’t replace your smartphone camera.

Video recording is available up to 4K resolution at 30 frames per second, which is a nice touch for a tablet. The quality is decent, but again, it won’t replace a dedicated camera.

Software and Updates

The Tab S8 runs on Android 11 with Samsung’s One UI 3.1 software. It’s a clean and straightforward interface, with a few extra features like split-screen multitasking and Samsung DeX for using the tablet more like a computer.

Samsung is known for providing regular software updates, so you can expect to receive security patches and feature updates for at least a few years.

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Tab S8?

If you’re in the market for a new tablet and want something sleek, fast, and easy to handle most tasks, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is a great option. The 11-inch LCD with 120Hz refresh rate and S Pen support is a standout feature, and the fast charging and expandable storage are nice touches.

However, if you’re looking for a tablet with the best camera and don’t mind spending a little more, the Tab S8 Ultra might be a better choice. Additionally, if you’re looking for a tablet with IP-rated dust and water resistance, you might want to consider other options.

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is a great tablet that offers many features for the price. If you’re looking for a versatile, powerful, and reliable tablet, it’s definitely worth considering.