There aren’t all that many good Android tablets on the market, but with the release of the Pixel Tablet, Google finally has some skin in the game. So how does it match up against the leading Samsung Tab S8? Here’s our full Google Pixel Tablet vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 comparison to help you find out which one is right for you!
Google Pixel Tablet vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: At a glance
- The Pixel Tablet is cheaper than all Galaxy Tab S8 models.
- The Galaxy Tab S8 is more powerful than the Pixel Tablet.
- The Pixel Tablet comes with a dock, the Galaxy Tab S8 comes with a stylus.
- The Galaxy Tab S8 is the same size as the Pixel Tablet, but the Tab S8 Plus and Tab S8 Ultra are larger.
- The Pixel Tablet is Wi-Fi only, the Tab S8 lineup comes in both Wi-Fi and 5G configurations.
- All Galaxy Tab S8 models have larger batteries and faster charging.
Pixel Tablet vs Galaxy Tab S8: Specs
| Google Pixel Tablet | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 10.95-inch LCD 16:10 aspect ratio 2,560 x 1,600 resolution 60Hz refresh rate 276ppi |
Galaxy Tab S8 11-inch LCD 2,560 x 1,600 276ppi 120Hz refresh rate 276ppi Galaxy Tab S8 Plus Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra |
| Processor | Tensor G2 Titan M2 security coprocessor |
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| RAM | 8GB RAM | Galaxy Tab S8/ S8 Plus 8GB RAM Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB No expandable storage |
Galaxy Tab S8/S8 Plus 128/256GB microSD card support Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra |
| Power | 7,020mAh battery 15W charging when attached to dock 15W charging when using USB-C cable |
Galaxy Tab S8 8,000mAh battery 45W charging Galaxy Tab S8 Plus Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra |
| Cameras | Rear: – 8MP wide Front: |
Rear: – 13MP main with AF – 6MP ultrawide Front: |
| Audio | 3 far-field microphones 4-speaker stereo sound |
Dolby Atmos support Quadruple stereo speakers No 3.5mm headphone jack 3 microphones |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 2×2 MIMO, simultaneous dual-band (2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz) Bluetooth 5.2 Ultra-Wideband chip |
Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 5G support (optional) |
| Biometrics | Power button fingerprint scanner | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner (Tab S8) In-display fingerprint scanner (Tab S8 Plus and Ultra) Face recognition |
| Ports and switches | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 4-pin accessory connector for dock |
USB-C 3.2 |
| Software | Pixel UI Android 13 3 Android updates 5 years of security updates |
Android 13 One UI 5.1 4 Android updates 5 years of security updates |
| Dimensions and weight | 258 x 169 x 8.1mm 493g |
Galaxy Tab S8 253.8 x 165.4 x 6.3mm 507g Galaxy Tab S8 Plus Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra |
Although they’re both tablets, the Google Pixel Tablet and Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 have different use cases. Both are capable tablets for streaming, web browsing, and apps, but the Pixel Tablet dock makes it a better smart hub and display, while the Galaxy Tab S8’s ecosystem of accessories make it a better productivity device.