Samsung made an Apple iPad - Tab S8 Ultra
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Check out the video we used at youtu.be Read the full specs on the Samsung Tab S8 Ultra on GSMArena at gsmarena.com ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► AFFILIATES, SPONSORS & REFERRALS: lmg.gg ► PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg ► SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Is it just a big phone? 0:48 - Unboxing 1:29 - Exterior impressions 3:46 - 5G connectivity info 4:24 - S Pen 4:40 - Sponsor - Vessi! 5:15 - Display impressions 6:23 - Speaker impressions 7:26 - Android tablet thoughts against iPads 8:11 - Splitscreen feature and S Pen thoughts 8:40 - Random interruptions 10:54 - Other Tab S8 models and pricing 11:50 - Battery specs 12:04 - Fingerprint reader 12:30 - Tab S8 Ultra case impressions 12:58 - Camera impressions 14:49 - Final thoughts
Samsung’s Tab S8 Ultra is presented as a bold Android challenger to the iPad Pro, with Linus and Jono unpacking the device and immediately highlighting its oversized 14.6 inch display and premium build. The opening segment frames the tablet as a potential tablet computer alternative rather than a mere large device, noting that Samsung borrowed the iPad-like square-edged profile while pushing the size envelope to MacBook-like dimensions. They compare the Tab S8 Ultra's physical design to Apple’s current aesthetics and point out that Samsung has integrated a robust dual- and quad-speaker system and a full USB-C port, while also acknowledging the presence of a microSD slot. The hosts stress the large form factor as both a selling point and a potential drawback for portability, and they tease the upcoming discussion on whether Android tablets can truly rival iPad OS for productivity and multitasking. Throughout the first portion, the focus remains on unboxing impressions, exterior features, and the philosophy behind creating a pro-grade Android tablet rather than repeating generic spec lists. By the end of this first act, the conversation pivots to the S Pen docking mechanism, the case ecosystem, and how the Ultra model positions itself in Samsung’s tablet lineup.
Topics · technology · tablets · android · consumer_electronics
Questions answered
- What is the Tab S8 Ultra primarily positioned as in relation to the iPad Pro?
- It is positioned as Samsung’s pro-class Android alternative aimed at rivaling the iPad Pro in size, build, and productivity features.
- Does the Tab S8 Ultra support 5G by default?
- The top S8 Ultra model is Wi-Fi only, with 5G available on certain mid-tier configurations or variants, depending on regional offerings.
- What accessibility feature relates to the S Pen on the Tab S8 Ultra?
- The S Pen docks magnetically on the tablet and offers enhanced navigation and input options, enabling quick access while on the move.
- What is a major topic viewers want explored beyond the unboxing?
- viewers want a deeper look at DeX mode’s real-world usefulness as a desktop-like experience and how the tablet performs as a PC replacement.