Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra alleged specs leak point to a beast of a tablet

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra alleged specs leak point to a animal of a tablet

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Given the company's previous tablet release schedule, there'south been some head-scratching as to where the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is. While the Galaxy Tab S7 emerged in August of 2020, information technology seems that Samsung has skipped a new tablet release for 2021.

But the good news is that it looks similar the Samsung Milky way Tab S8 Ultra version will be worth the wait, if new leaked specifications from SamMobile turn out to be right.

First of all, it sounds like information technology might be a proper Apple competitor, even if it may apparently feature the dreaded photographic camera notch. SamMobile reports that the 14.6-inch tablet volition take extremely thin 6.3mm bezels, and the body volition be thinner yet at 5.5mm. To put that into perspective, the eleven-inch iPad Pro is five.9mm thick.

Just it's what'south on the inside that counts, and one benefit of the later release appointment is that Samsung can pack the tablet with more powerful internals. Sure enough, SamMobile claims that the tablet will be using the brand-new Qualcomm Snapdragon viii Gen one chipset, and there will too apparently be 3 different variants for the RAM and storage hungry: 8GB/128GB, 12GB/256GB and 16GB/512GB.

The eleven,200 mAh bombardment volition apparently support 45W fast charging, and there will reportedly be a full of iv cameras, every bit divided between the front end and dorsum. The supposed main 13MP camera might pair with a 6MP ultra-wide lens, while the front could feature dual 12MP lenses (again, one for ultra-wide shots).

It'due south probable that the S Pen will once again stick magnetically to the back of the tablet when non in employ, and Samsung will probably add a couple of new tricks within the 1 UI 4.1 skinned Android 12 OS, as well.

SamMobile says that information technology will bring "new customization and personalization" options, as well as adaptable app window transparency, the ability to launch apps from a taskbar and an Actress Dim mode for reduced eye strain when using your tablet in the dark. It volition as well allgedly be the showtime tablet to feature the Samsung Wellness app, apparently, with a defended tablet-friendly layout featuring three columns.

Samsung'south DeX ("Desktop Experience" — the fashion that allows yous to plug your device into a monitor with mouse and keyboard back up) volition reportedly return, but now has support for both mural and portrait mode, likewise.

Availability could exist i small wing in the ointment. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is rumored to be a marquee production, simply not one that'll be widely bachelor. The tablet will reportedly only be available in certain regions, in limited quantities and isn't guaranteed new stock when units run out.

Even if that report proves accurate, strong sales figures could, of course, change Samsung'south listen. We'll but have to run into how information technology performs when we go the tablet in our hands, which volition hopefully exist early on next year.

Freelance contributor Alan has been writing about tech for over a decade, covering phones, drones and everything in betwixt. Previously Deputy Editor of tech site Alphr, his words are found all over the web and in the occasional magazine too. When not weighing up the pros and cons of the latest smartwatch, you'll probably find him tackling his ever-growing games backlog. Or, more likely, playing Spelunky for the millionth time.