Mobile phones follow us everywhere and are undoubtedly our best tools for communication, work and entertainment. The problem is their limitation in terms of sometimes their screen, autonomy. Tablets respond quickly by importing the basic functionality of a smartphone, all with a large screen and a battery of huge quantity.
At the beginning of 2022, the market welcomed a huge variety of devices and Samsung was not left out. Indeed the Galaxy Tab S8+ was released, attracting the attention of many people. This tablet offered quite impressive features and characteristics and one wonders if this is still the case with the arrival of the Ipad Pro 2022 at the end of the year. We answer them in this article by studying each feature of the two devices.
Best display: iPad Pro 2022 or Galaxy Tab S8+
| iPad Pro 256GB | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 128GB |
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 | $1,169.99 | $899 |
The Apple iPad Pro 2022 is a tablet offered in two models; one 11 inches and the other 12.9 inches. The first offers a 366.5cm2 LCD screen with a resolution of 1668 x 2388 pixels for a density of 265ppi. The brightness can reach 600 nits and the fluidity of the image is ensured by a refresh rate at 120Hz.
In addition, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2022 is also equipped with an LCD screen with a mini LED for selfies. The brightness provided varies between 1000 and 1600 nits for the good visibility of users even in the darkest areas. The screen has a resolution of 2048 x 2732 pixels for a 4:3 ratio on which the density is fixed at 265 ppi. Each of the models is equipped with a protection whether it is glass against scratches.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ is equipped with a Super AMOLED display that refreshes at a rate of 120Hz. Its size is 12.4 inches for a resolution of 1752 x 2800 pixels. The ratio is not less as it stands at 16:10 where the density is 266ppi. Protection against accidental drops and scratches is admitted just like the iPad Pro 2022. It is none other than the famous Corning Gorilla Glass 5 which even withstands drops of just under 16 meters.
Apple M2 more powerful than Snapdragon 8 Gen 1?
We all know that Apple manufactures its own components and for the 2 models of the iPad Pro 2022, they have opted for the Apple M2 as chipset. The operating system is iPad OS 16.1 which supports the latest applications with support for system updates. All the tasks are divided between 8 cores for their very fast processing. The graphics side is managed by the Apple GPU with 10 graphics cores; enough to run the most resource-intensive mobile games without worrying about overheating or hardware degradation.
As far as user data is concerned, it is grouped into files located on the device’s storage. So we have models of: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 2TB 16GB RAM.
The Galaxy Tab S8+, on the other hand, runs Android 12 as an updatable OS for Android 13. The tablet OS is supported by One UI 5 for software interfacing. The chipset incorporated is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 with 8 cores. The colorful graphics are provided by the Adreno 730 GPU which provides good graphics rendering. The storage technology used is UFS and the capacities vary between 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM. The tablet allows you to expand the storage already available with a micro SD card.
The Apple M2 seen by Cpu-monkey provides better performance than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Although a powerful processor, its execution frequency is lower than that of the Apple M2. Beyond that, the amount of RAM supported is lacking and the Apple M2 admits more than double what the Sdg 8 Gen 1 can support.
IPad Pro 2022 battery life better than Galaxy Tab S8+?
When you choose a tablet, you want to have much more battery life than on a phone.
phone. In this case, the expectations are largely fulfilled on both sides. The IPad Pro 11″ 2022 has a non-removable battery with a capacity of 7538 mAh. The fast charge function is available with a limit of 28.65Wh for a full charge in just 2 hours. IPad Pro 12.9” 2022 goes even further with a non-removable battery with a capacity of 10758mAh. The fast charge is more important because it is close to 40.88 Wh for the greatest happiness of users who constantly use their phone.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ takes the lead with a non-removable Li-Po battery of 10900mAh. There’s plenty of room to use your device for over 6 hours without having to pretend to charge it every time. In standard use, it can go up to 40 hours without having to be charged. The fast charge function is of course allowed and the power is 45W allowing you to fill up in about 82 minutes.
IPad Pro 2022 for brighter images
| iPad Pro 256GB | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 128GB |
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| $1,169.99 | $899 |
The optical department of the iPad Pro 2022 is made up of the same optical sensors. The dual configuration thus includes a 12MP wide-angle shooter with an aperture of 1.22 micrometers. The second shooter captures images at 10MP at slightly wider angles up to 125o. Additional features vary between cinematic mode for captivating effects on images, video filters and high definition. Flash LEDs allow a better luminosity of the places or objects to be captured. At the front, a sensor is embedded in the screen for taking photos and video chat. The front sensor is an ultra-wide-angle type with 12MP, supporting facial recognition, panorama shots and high definition.
On the other hand, the Galaxy Tab S8+ has nothing to envy the iPad Pro 2022 except for the facial recognition functionality and the capacity of the 2nd sensor. At the back there are 2 cameras, one of which is 13MP wide angle and another of 6MP. A Led Flash has also been placed for good high definition photos and panoramic views. A front camera also exists on the device with a capacity of 12MP.
Price
The characteristics of a device do not always make it the ideal choice for us because the value in the market also matters. Well, the Galaxy Tab S8+ seems more affordable from a price point of view but it still depends on the storage capacity offered. The prices presented below are those of the Cdiscount platform
- Galaxy Tab S8+ 128 / 8GB RAM: Between €909 and €948
- Galaxy Tab S8+ 256 / 8 GB RAM: 1149 €
- iPad Pro 2022 (11”): €1069
- iPad Pro 2022 (12.9”): €1469
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ is a great device with a large screen on which you can easily view content without noticing any flaws. It has one of the most popular and efficient processors on the market, but only beats the iPad Pro 2022 in terms of battery life. The optical cameras available on each of the devices are quite interesting, but the iPad Pro 2022 goes further with powerful features such as video stabilization, optical zoom and geographic tagging. Nevertheless, the Galaxy Tab S8+ is the ideal solution for small budgets, without losing performance.
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