The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 could be a real alternative to the best iPads with these changes.
We’re hearing a slow and steady drip of Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 leaks, and it’s starting to sound like one of the best Android tablets we’ve seen – or we could say ‚they‘ are, as it sounds like there will be a Plus and Ultra version of the slate too. Initially, we thought the new family of slates would launch in August – that would be a year after the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus dropped – but with that month in the rear-view mirror, our sights are set on January. These tablets could be rivals to Apple’s top iPad Pro slates, especially the Plus and Ultra versions with their giant screens and top processors – that is, if the rumors are correct about all the specs. Below then you’ll find a list of the main things we want from Samsung’s next top tablets, but before that we’ve included details on the likely release date and price, along with the leaks and rumors that are starting to build up – and we’ll be updating this article whenever we hear anything new, so check back regularly. One release date rumor points to early 2022 for the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8. That’s in line with another more recent rumor, which suggested the range would land alongside the Samsung Galaxy S22, which we’re expecting in or around January. Another source has also now said the same. Some rumors suggested the tablets would come in August 2021, a year after their predecessors, but time disproved those notions. As for the price, there’s no news there, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 started at $649.99 / £619 / AU$1,149, while the pricier Galaxy Tab S7 Plus started at $849.99 / £799 / AU$1,549, so prices may be similar for the next model. If anything though the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 range might cost more, since the trend is for prices to rise. The first major Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 leak to get our attention reveals plenty about the upcoming slate, which will apparently be available in 11-inch,12.4-inch and 14.6-inch variations – with that last one a huge addition to the line.
