Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 prices leak for all three models — and there's bad news

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 prices leak for all iii models — and there's bad news

(Image credit: LetsGoDigital/TechnizoConcept)

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 could be missing something important when information technology launches, even if the rest of the package looks very enticing.

The source is LetsGoDigital, which has a few new pieces of leaked information, besides as new renders made by artist TechnizoConcept. The most noteworthy of these are the European prices, and that the Tab S8 series may not come with chargers included in the box.

An unofficial render of the back of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, in rose gold — (Paradigm credit: LetsGoDigital/Technizo Concept)

Perhaps this latter point shouldn't surprise united states of america, given that Samsung is one of a growing number of phone makers removing charging bricks from their latest products. Nevertheless, removing chargers from tablet boxes is something that then far hasn't caught on. Even Apple, who started the trend, still ships iPads with chargers.

Even if yous don't become one in the box, the Tab S8 is apparently capable of charging at upwards to 45W, like the Galaxy Tab S7 before it. The tipped 8,000 mAh battery should provide a lengthy bombardment life, also.

The other big thing LGD has to share is potential pricing for the Tab S8 in euros. The tablet will reportedly beginning at €700 for 8GB RAM, 128GB storage and Wi-Fi simply connectivity. That price increases to €750 for 256GB storage/Wi-Fi, €850 for 128GB with 5G and €900 for 256GB/5G. As for colors, there's a choice of gray, silvery or pink gold.

While LGD'southward article focuses more often than not on the basic Tab S8, it also says the S8 Plus starts at €900 and the S8 Ultra at €1,080. Both of these also have 8GB RAM and 128GB storage equally their default versions too.

If we expect at the current European prices for the Milky way Tab S7, we encounter that these prices are approximately the same. Yet equally was said earlier, you're no longer getting a charger for that toll.

Beyond these points, LGD revisits other previously leaked specs for the basic Tab S8. It'll apparently come with an 11-inch WQXGA resolution (2,560 x i,600) and a 120Hz max refresh charge per unit. For cameras, there's 12MP front camera and 13MP main and 6MP ultrawide rear cameras; while for audio, there are Dolby Atmos quad speakers.

An unofficial render of the back of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, in gray — (Paradigm credit: LetsGoDigital/Technizo Concept)

The chipset will allegedly be the Snapdragon 8 Gen ane, with either Wi-Fi only or 5G connectivity options bachelor, every bit mentioned in a higher place. The software running on that hardware is 1 UI 4.1, the Samsung version of Android 12, merely will have another iii years of Bone updates after that.

While there's no longer a charger, you should however get an included S Pen with the Tab S8. Still, it may non be the new, super-low-latency model rumored to be bundled with the Milky way Tab S8 Ultra model. Either way, having an included stylus is one of the main benefits of ownership a premium Samsung tablet, and keeping this is at to the lowest degree a pocket-sized silver lining.

We don't know exactly when the Galaxy Tab S8 lineup will arrive, merely it's tipped to announced at Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event. This event, which is when the Samsung Galaxy S22 is slated to launch, volition reportedly be Feb viii or 9.

Richard is a Tom'south Guide staff writer based in London, covering news, reviews and how-tos for phones, gaming, sound and whatever else people need advice on. Following on from his MA in Mag Journalism at the Academy of Sheffield, he'south as well written for WIRED U.K., The Register and Creative Bloq. When not at work, he's probable thinking near how to brew the perfect cup of specialty coffee.