Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" vs Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
Samsung
66 Overall Score
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Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation 2017, A9, 2GB, 128GB, Space Gray
Apple
46 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation 2017, A9, 2GB, 128GB, Space Gray
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The refurbished iPad is widely praised for its excellent condition, smooth performance, and long battery life, making it a great value for everyday use like browsing, streaming, and light work. A few users noted minor issues: one returned it due to app incompatibility with the older iOS, and another reported a slow charger that doesn't fully charge. Overall, most buyers are highly satisfied and recommend it, especially for children or recreational use.
Pros
- Excellent condition like new
- Smooth performance
- Great battery life
- Good value for money
- Lightweight and portable
Cons
- App incompatibility with older iOS
- Slow charger that doesn't fully charge
- Minor setup issues requiring reset
Condition 8
Battery life 6
Performance 7
Value for money 6
Screen quality 4
Ios compatibility 2
Scores
Student
Art Design
Entertainment
Reading
Productivity
Business
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" | Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | 2.5 GHz Snapdragon★ | Apple Ax |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 2 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 2 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.4" | 9.7" |
| Resolution | 2800 px★ | 2048 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | Apple Pencil |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.58 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 32 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 12 | iOS |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation 2017, A9, 2GB, 128GB, Space Gray
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong reading battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average gpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average cpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
No current pricing available
Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation 2017, A9, 2GB, 128GB, Space Gray
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4"
Scores 66 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 22 specs.