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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 5G: Work and Play On The Go

Written By Louie Diangson
Published • July 6th, 2022
FeaturePersonal Computing
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Remember the early days of Android tablets? They have chunky bodies, thick bezels, and clunky UIs. They were like oversized versions of smartphones. Nowadays, tablets look and perform differently. Not only they’re great for entertainment, but they’re very capable productivity devices, and at times, good laptop alternatives. One good example is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 5G. Find out why this tablet lets you work and play on the go.

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Ultra-large Super AMOLED screen

What do we mean when we say ‘ultra large’? It’s definitely not the 7-inches. 10-inches? 11? It’s not even 12.9-inches like its rival. We’re talking about a whopping 14.6-inch screen, which can rival the screen size of some laptops on the market.

In addition, that screen has a WQXGA+ (2960 x 1848) resolution. That equates to a pixel density of 240ppi which is a good resolution considering the size of the screen. Add to that the Super AMOLED panel that can produce rich colors and deep blacks.

It also has a 120Hz refresh rate that results in buttery smooth animations and transitions when navigating the UI. Lastly, it has very slim bezels that make the viewing experience very immersive.

So, whether you’re watching a movie or just working on a presentation or document, you’ll get an amazing experience on the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 5G.

Flagship chipset w/ big memory

For a tablet to become a device worthy of productivity, it should also have hardware that is powerful enough to run a number of demanding tasks side by side.

The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 5G delivers in this part thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 SoC with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 730 GPU. You’re also getting 12GB of RAM, which can handle tons of background processes, and 256GB of storage to take care of big files.

If 256GB is not enough, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 5G can accommodate a microSD card, while the USB-C port can handle USB-C thumb drives.

Dual front camera w/ intelligent Auto Framing

Nowadays, if you want to talk about productivity, you’ll have to include online meetings. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 5G is prepared to handle that with its dual front camera, which consists of a 13MP main and a 6MP ultra-wide with support for 4K video recording.

The Auto Framing feature, on the other hand, will automatically zoom in to keep you in focus when recording a video. It also applies to video calls. When new friends join the call, the Dual Front Camera (Ultra Wide + Wide) knows to automatically zoom out to include them, making it feel like you are talking to them in person.

Speaking of audio quality, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 5G has a three-microphone setup for clearer voice calls, and quad-speakers tuned by AKG for crystal clear and immersive audio.

S Pen and keyboard

One of the main functions of a tablet is for creative work, and that means having the capability to allow users to sketch, take notes, or edit photos and videos with precision. Good thing Samsung is not a stranger to these things and equipped it with an S Pen. Now, you can work on your presentation and add your notes with ease, draw your ideas and share it with others online, and write important things you need to remember. And when you’re done, the S Pen magnetically attaches behind the tablet and charges it wirelessly.

You’re probably asking, “Can I use the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 5G as a laptop?” The quick answer is, yes. All you need is the 2-in-1 Book Cover Keyboard which easily snaps into place with the tablet. The keyboard is backlit, has a touchpad, and with quick shortcuts to most important functions. The back cover, on the other hand, has a fully adjustable kickstand, so you can easily angle it depending on your needs, whether it’s watching videos or sketching.

5G connectivity

If you want to be productive on the go, then you need to make sure that you have an internet connection. While you can do that by hot-spotting with your smartphone. But with the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 5G, as the name suggests, takes care of that with a nano-SIM card slot and 5G connectivity. You can even make calls and send SMS if you want. And when you want to go online, just activate mobile data, and you’re good to go.

Powerful software features

Given the mentioned features above, we can say that the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 5G has some powerful hardware. But that’s just half of the story as it has powerful software features that can turn it into a productivity powerhouse.

• Multi Window – This lets you open multiple apps and display them side-by-side, taking advantage of the tablet’s large screen

• Quick Share – So you can easily share photos taken from your Galaxy smartphone to the tablet. Just take a photo of a subject, then share it to the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 5G and edit it from there.

• Samsung DeX – This feature gives you a desktop/laptop-like experience on the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 5G. So, from an ordinary tablet interface, it will then transform into something similar to a Windows interface. The best part is that you don’t need to connect it to an external display. Just tap on the DeX icon and the tablet shifts to DeX mode. From here, you can now open multiple windows and see them all on screen for maximum multitasking.

• Second Screen – Got a Windows laptop as your primary workhorse? You can use the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 5G as a second monitor using the Second Screen feature, so you have more space if you have plenty of windows open. This is baked into the Windows operating system and Samsung One UI. On the tablet, activate Second Screen in the drop-down menu. On your Windows laptop, just press the Windows key + K to bring up Second Screen then click on the Galaxy tablet. From here, you can now use it as a second monitor or use it as a tablet input with the S Pen.

As you can see, tablets are no longer just tablets nowadays. They provide more immersive entertainment, are effective productivity tools, and work seamlessly with your other devices like a Windows laptop and Galaxy smartphone. And since it’s mobile, you can easily work and play on the go.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 5G (12GB + 256GB, 5G) is now available in the Samsung Online store and Samsung Authorized Dealers and online stores for PHP 77,990.