Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, S8+ and S8 Ultra: how to pre-order now

By Jason Murdock

Published: Thursday, 10 February 2022 at 12:00 am

Samsung’s 2022 line-up of tablets consists of the Galaxy Tab S8, S8+ and S8 Ultra – a trio of Android slates that come bundled with the S-pen stylus.

The S-series tablets are some of the best alternatives to Apple iPads, with fantastic high resolution displays, powerful performance and premium build quality – so if you need a portable device for work or entertainment these will tick most boxes.

Pre-orders for all three slates are open now, and the tablets are set to release before the end of the month in the UK, ranging in price from £649 to more than £1200.

So whether you are considering picking up a new Samsung tablet for the first time or you’re here after reading our Galaxy Tab S7 review and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus review and want to upgrade – here’s what you need to know about the new models.

If you have not decided on an exact brand yet, don’t miss our in-depth guides to the best Android tablet and best budget tablet for a much broader range of options.

Galaxy Tab S8 series: pre-order now

Let’s cut to the chase, if you just need to know how to pre-order one of the new Tab S8 devices, here’s a list of the retailers and outlets available in the UK right now:

Galaxy Tab S8: What’s the 2022 line-up? 

There are three models in Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S8 series: the S8, S8+ and the S8 Ultra. They were all unveiled during the Galaxy Unpacked showcase on 9th February, 2022, alongside the latest smartphones: S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra.

We have already had time with the handsets, so be sure to read our Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra hands-on and Samsung Galaxy S22 hands-on for more. To find out how to pre-order the phones, here’s our Samsung Galaxy S22 release date page.

Now back to the tablets. The main difference at a glance is display size. The S8 is an 11-inch model, and they get progressively bigger and more powerful as you progress up the series, with the Tab S8+ boasting a 12/4-inch display and the S8 Ultra a 14.6-inch display. Overall, the aesthetic is sleek and minimalistic.

The 14.6-inch AMOLED display of the Tab S8 Ultra is the largest in the series yet, and all three have a refresh rate of up to 120Hz – for smooth app scrolling. In terms of appearance, the S8 Ultra comes in a single colour – Graphite – but the other two have a wider variety of tones: adding two more options: Silver and Pink Gold.

Here’s a look at the full Galaxy Tab S8 series: 

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Galaxy Tab S8 series: UK release date

While pre-orders are open now, the tablets will officially launch on 25th February in the US, Europe and Korea. Anyone who pre-orders the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra via the Samsung website will get a new Book Cover Keyboard for free, while anyone who pre-orders the Tab S8+ or Tab S8 will receive a Book Cover Keyboard Slim.

Galaxy Tab S8 series: UK pricing

Here’s a breakdown of how much each tablet will cost in the UK:

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8:

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+:

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: 

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: specs 

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+: specs 

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: specs 

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