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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 vs. iPad Pro: Which tablet is best for you?

2022-02-18T22:32:23.320Z


We pitted the newest and most powerful tablets from Apple and Samsung against each other and here's what each one has to offer.


Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, and S8 Ultra are a compelling trio of tablets that will compete directly with Apple's iPad Pro lineup.

All three of Samsung's new tablets come with a stylus pen and have impressive displays.

Both sizes of the Apple iPad Pro have their respective benefits, such as a wide selection of apps and deep integration into Apple hardware and software products.

Below, we'll walk you through one of the Galaxy Tab S8 and or iPad Pro models so you can assess which one is the best option for you.

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You should buy the Galaxy Tab S8 if...

you want a big screen

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has an impressive 14.6-inch screen, which is the largest screen on any Samsung or Apple tablet.

The closest an iPad gets to that size is the 12.9-inch iPad Pro.

A bigger screen isn't always better due to the extra size and bulk it can add, and whether the Tab S8 Ultra will be 

too

big remains to be seen.

But the tablet's display impressed us and we have a feeling it's going to be a joy to use.

You don't want to pay extra for a stylus

Every Galaxy Tab S8 model comes with Samsung's S Pen stylus in the box, unlike Apple's iPad Pro line, which doesn't include the $129 Apple Pencil.

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The S Pen can be used to jot down ideas, jot things down, or navigate the interface.

You don't have to worry about charging it (like you do with the Apple Pencil), and it attaches magnetically to the back of the Tab S8, next to the rear cameras, for easy access and secure storage on the go.

You want a replacement for your laptop

The argument over whether or not a tablet can replace a laptop isn't going to be settled anytime soon, but the Tab S8 line offers a compelling solution.

When you connect any of the three tablets to one of Samsung's keyboard covers, you can use it as a standard Android tablet or activate DeX mode to give the tablet a laptop-like interface.

You can still use the same Android apps you already have installed, but you can have multiple apps on Windows and a desktop, just like you do on a Mac or Windows computer.

You should buy an iPad Pro if...

You already have many applications for iPhone

The iPad Pro uses the Apple App Store, just like the iPhone, and many apps are designed to work on both devices.

That means if you bought an app, like GoodNotes 5, to use on your iPhone, you won't have to buy it again for your iPad.

The same approach applies to in-app subscriptions.

You want more apps built specifically for a tablet

A common criticism of Android tablets is that Google hasn't yet optimized Android to work on larger screens, and third-party developers aren't taking advantage of the limited tools Google built in.

Apple, on the other hand, has iPadOS, a dedicated operating system specifically for its line of tablets that includes mouse and trackpad support, and specific tools and interface options for developers to take advantage of.

There's very little debate about it: the iPad lineup, including the iPad Pro, has higher-quality apps available for it.

You want unmatched performance

The iPhone and iPad have long had a reputation for offering the best performance you can find in a phone or tablet.

With the release of the iPad Pro 2021 update, Apple used the same processor currently found in the MacBook Air and some MacBook Pro models.

Yes, the iPad Pro is using the same Apple Silicon M1 processor that the company's most popular laptops use, and that translates to impressive performance that we haven't experienced in another tablet yet.

You can keep as many apps open as you like, create large-scale artwork, and even export edited videos in 4K or 8K.

You are happy in the Apple world

Apple likes to brag about how deeply integrated all of its products are with each other.

From the Apple Watch that takes full advantage of iPhone and AirPods, to the iPad Pro that receives phone calls and messages from your iPhone, everything works together.

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With the beta version of iPadOS 15.4 and macOS 12.3, we take a look at the next step in the tight integration of Apple products with Universal Control.

Once the updates are officially released, you'll be able to control your iPad Pro using the same keyboard and mouse or trackpad that you use to control your Mac by simply moving the mouse cursor off your screen.

While it's easy to blame Apple for hubris when it comes to seamless integration, there's something to be said for how impressively well features like Universal Control work.

In conclusion

To some extent, the decision about which tablet to buy comes down to whether you're already in the Apple or Samsung ecosystem.

But when you start to break it down beyond that, there are some clear benefits to the iPad Pro and Tab S8, respectively.

The iPad Pro is our top pick for powerful performance, something our experience bears out every time we unlock it, and the library of apps available to it is second to none.

The Tab S8, however, has the option of a larger screen, built-in DeX, and an S Pen included in the box.

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Source: cnnespanol

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