Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 vs iPad Air 5TH Generation 10 9 Inch M1 Wi Fi Cellular 64GB Purple
Verdict: The iPad Air 5 wins on performance with its M1 chip versus the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in the Tab S8. The Tab S8 provides a 120Hz display and bundled S Pen while the iPad Air 5 offers better long-term software support. Both models are discontinued with original MSRPs of $699 and $599 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 lists at $299 while iPad Air 5TH Generation 10 9 Inch M1 Wi Fi Cellular 64GB Purple lists at $349 — Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 undercuts iPad Air 5TH Generation 10 9 Inch M1 Wi Fi Cellular 64GB Purple by $50 (17%).
Winner: iPad Air 5TH Generation 10 9 Inch M1 Wi Fi Cellular 64GB Purple
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: 6.5/10
iPad Air 5TH Generation 10 9 Inch M1 Wi Fi Cellular 64GB Purple: 8/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 | iPad Air 5TH Generation 10 9 Inch M1 Wi Fi Cellular 64GB Purple | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 11-inch LTPS 120Hz | 10.9-inch Liquid Retina |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) | Apple M1 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128 gigabytes | 64GB |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
What works
- 120Hz LTPS display for smoother scrolling
- Optional S Pen support included in box
- DeX desktop mode for productivity
What doesn't
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 runs warmer under load
- Software support ended after 2025
iPad Air 5TH Generation 10 9 Inch M1 Wi Fi Cellular 64GB Purple
What works
- M1 chip delivers significantly higher multi-core performance
- Longer software support through 2028+
- Wi-Fi 6 and optional 5G cellular
What doesn't
- 60Hz display only
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Air 5TH Generation 10 9 Inch M1 Wi Fi Cellular 64GB Purple.
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