Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 256GB vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 256GB is cheaper by SAR 1,024 (prices checked 2 Nov 2026).

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The deciding difference here: cellular (SIM) and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Tablets · Samsung

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Spec	SamsungSAR 8,035 Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 256GB specs	SamsungSAR 9,059 Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 256GB specs
Reference price	SAR 8,035	SAR 9,059

Processor	—	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Battery capacity	—	11,200 mAh
Cellular (SIM)	No	✓ Yes
Screen size	14.6 in	14.6 in
Storage	256 GB	256 GB
Memory (RAM)	12 GB	12 GB
Stylus support	Yes	Yes

Resolution	2880 x 1620	2560 x 1600
Display type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Operating system	Android	Android
Years of OS updates	4 years	4 years

Connectivity	Wi-Fi	USB
Colour	—	Graphite
Weight	726 g	—
Warranty	2 years	2 years

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What is the difference in screen size between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 256GB?

No difference here: screen size is 14.6 in on both.

What is the difference in storage between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 256GB?

No difference here: storage is 256 GB on both.

What is the difference in stylus support between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 256GB?

No difference here: stylus support is Yes on both.

What is the difference in cellular (SIM) between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 256GB?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 256GB: No; Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 256GB: Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.