Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra launch seems imminent as it shows up on Geekbench listing

By Shivangi Agarwal • Updated On 17 Nov 2021

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A section of Samsung workforce and mindshare must be devoted to their forthcoming flagship tablet series: Galaxy Tab S8. And as the expected date of launch (which is deemed to be in early 2022) gets closer, the tablets have started appearing on benchmarks sites such as Geekbench.

Galaxy Tab S8 Series on Geekbench

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Last week, Tab S8 Plus was seen on Geekbench, which had the model number X808U and now Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has been spotted by Mukul Sharma with model number SM-X906.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra with 8GB RAM, Android 12, and Snapdragon 8 gen 1 visits Geekbench.#samsung #SamsungGalaxyTabS8Ultra pic.twitter.com/nxidNRIbmk
— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) November 17, 2021

According to Geekbench, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra and Tab S8 Plus share a chipset codenamed ‘taro’. Reportedly, ‘taro’ is the codename for Snapdragon 8Gen1, which is a rumored name of Snapdragon 898 chipset by Qualcomm. Both are seen featuring an 8GB RAM.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Expected Specs

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is expected to come with a 14.6-inch AMOLED panel and a high 120Hz refresh rate. Reports claim that it will be available in 8GB/12GB RAM variants with 512GB internal storage capacity. It will run on Android 12 with One UI skin on top.

In the past, a few renders of Tab S8 and S8 Ultra have been leaked by OnLeaks.

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The renders reveal that S8 Ultra will have a different design and thinner bezels than the previous Galaxy tablets. The tab has 2 rear-facing cameras, antenna lines, and a magnetic holder for an S Pen. It will measure 325.8×207.9×5.4mm which makes it extremely slim and taller than the predecessor, i.e., Galaxy Tab S7 Plus.

There are speculations that Tab S8 Ultra might be Samsung’s iPad Pro 12.9 challenger for next year.

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Shivangi Agarwal

Shivangi is a tech writer at Smartprix, where she covers consumer technology news with a focus on smartphones, wearables, laptops, and the evolving world of OTT streaming. Since joining the team in August 2021, she has written over 120 in-depth reviews, comparisons, and buying guides aimed at helping readers navigate the ever-changing tech landscape.

With a strong foundation in English literature and education, Shivangi brings clarity, insight, and a reader-first approach to every story. Her expertise lies in breaking down complex features into accessible, practical insights—whether she’s reviewing the latest smartphone or exploring trends in infotainment.

Shivangi holds a B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. in English, along with a B.Ed in English and Social Studies. She is based in Faridabad, India. You can follow her work on Smartprix or connect with her for tech-related queries.

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