Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 vs iPad Air 5th Generation
Verdict: iPad Air 5 wins on performance and longevity with M1 chip delivering 40% higher multi-core scores than Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 per Geekbench 5 and 6+ years of updates versus Samsung's 4. Tab S8 counters with 120Hz screen and included S Pen but trails in app ecosystem depth per App Store vs Google Play metrics. Close for Android fans but iPad is the stronger overall pick.
Winner: iPad Air 5th Generation
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: 6.5/10
iPad Air 5th Generation: 8/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 | iPad Air 5th Generation | |
|---|---|---|
| screen_size | 11 inch LCD 120Hz | 10.9 inch Liquid Retina 60Hz |
| chip | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Apple M1 |
| storage_options | 128GB/256GB | 64GB/256GB |
| battery | 8000mAh | — |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
What works
- 120Hz display
What doesn't
- Only 4 years of OS updates
- LCD panel not as vibrant as OLED
iPad Air 5th Generation
What works
- M1 chip for strong performance
- 6+ years of OS updates
What doesn't
- 60Hz refresh rate
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Air 5th Generation.
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