Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 vs Apple iPad Pro 11 Inch M4
Verdict: The iPad Pro 11-inch M4 outperforms the Galaxy Tab S8 across display quality, processor speed, and software longevity with its tandem OLED reaching 1000 nits and M4 chip per AnandTech and Geekbench data. The Tab S8 remains viable for basic media and note-taking at a lower cost but trails in raw power and future updates. iPad Pro wins 5 of 6 scoring categories with clear numerical advantages in performance and features.
Winner: Apple iPad Pro 11 Inch M4
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: 5.5/10
Apple iPad Pro 11 Inch M4: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 | Apple iPad Pro 11 Inch M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| display | 11-inch 120Hz LCD | 11-inch 120Hz Tandem OLED |
| processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Apple M4 |
| ram | 8GB LPDDR4X | 8GB unified |
| storage | 128GB UFS 3.1 | 256GB NVMe |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
What works
- 120Hz adaptive refresh rate display
- S Pen included with low latency
- DeX desktop mode support
What doesn't
- LCD panel with 400 nits peak brightness
- Only 8GB RAM maximum
Apple iPad Pro 11 Inch M4
What works
- Tandem OLED with 1000 nits full-screen brightness
- M4 chip with hardware ray tracing
- Thunderbolt 4 port with 40Gbps bandwidth
What doesn't
- No microSD expansion
- Apple Pencil Pro sold separately
Bottom line
Our pick: Apple iPad Pro 11 Inch M4.
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