Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026) / Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (11-inch, Wi-Fi)

Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026): Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026) · standard display · 8 GB / 128 GB · Wi-Fi · Graphite

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (11-inch, Wi-Fi): Galaxy Tab S8 11-inch; Wi-Fi and 5G versions, 8/12 GB RAM + 128/256 GB storage (options vary by market). The Galaxy Tab S8+ (12.4-inch) and Tab S8 Ultra (14.6-inch) are separate models with different display types and batteries.

Specification	Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026)	Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (11-inch, Wi-Fi)
Release year	2026	2022
Announcement and shipping	Announced 8 October 2026; shipping from 14 October 2026 in the US, Mexico and Canada and from 19 October 2026 in the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain Amazon	—
Model	Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026), 1st generation; standard (glossy) display; 8 GB / 128 GB; Graphite Amazon’s developer document lists model codes ATSPWI and ATSPUWI for the 12 Pro family; it does not say which code is which display or memory configuration. The Nanomatte display and the 16 GB / 256 GB versions are separate configurations. Amazon	—
Display	11.95-inch (marketed as 12-inch); IPS; 2800 × 1840; 280 PPI; 3:2 Amazon	11-inch 2560 × 1600 (WQXGA), 276 ppi LTPS TFT; up to 120Hz LTPS TFT is an LCD panel type; unlike the AMOLED displays on the Tab S8+ and Ultra it uses a backlight. The adaptive refresh rate drops when content is still and can be locked to 60 Hz in settings. Rounded corners and the camera hole make the visible area slightly smaller than 11 inches. Samsung
Refresh rate and brightness	Up to 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 500 nits Amazon does not say whether the brightness figure is peak or sustained. Amazon	—
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 8400; 4 nm; 8-core Arm Cortex-A725, up to 3.25 GHz Amazon	4 nm 64-bit octa-core processor Samsung’s spec table does not name the chip; Tom’s Guide lists it as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in its test unit. Samsung
Core layout	1 × 3.25 GHz (1 MB L2), 3 × 3.0 GHz (512 KB L2), 4 × 2.1 GHz (256 KB L2) Amazon’s developer document names the chip platform “MediaTek MT8793N”, while the product page says Dimensity 8400. The naming difference between the documents is unresolved. Amazon	—
Graphics	7-core Arm Mali-G720 Amazon	—
Memory	8 GB (this configuration) The family has 8 GB and 16 GB options; Amazon does not state the memory type. There is no SD card slot, and memory cannot be expanded. Amazon	—
Storage	128 GB UFS 3.1 (this configuration) The 256 GB version is listed as UFS 4.0. There is no external storage support. Amazon	—
Rear camera	13 MP; autofocus; 1080p video Amazon	—
Front camera	8 MP; fixed focus; 1080p video Amazon	—
Audio	Four speakers; Dolby Atmos; dual microphones Amazon	—
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3 LE Amazon’s technical documents list no cellular modem or SIM slot. Amazon	—
Port	1 × USB-C: charging, audio, DisplayPort and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbit/s) data Amazon	—
Battery	9000 mAh; up to 16 hours of video playback; up to 20 hours in the Kindle reading experience Amazon says battery life varies with screen brightness, volume and usage. Amazon	—
Charging	Up to 27 W (USB PD 3.0 PPS charger, sold separately); 80% in 1.5 hours at 27 W Amazon	—
In the box	Tablet; 3 ft (about 90 cm) braided USB-C to USB-C cable; quick start guide No charging adapter in the box. Amazon	—
Dimensions	270.8 × 183.85 × 6.5 mm Amazon	—
Weight	550 g Amazon says actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. Amazon	—
Build and durability	Aluminum unibody; Graphite; IP52 Amazon	—
Sensors	Accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient light sensor; fingerprint sensor Amazon	—
Operating system	Android 16 (API level 36); Google Play access Amazon	Android 12.0 at launch Samsung
Assistant	Alexa+ built in; available with a Prime membership Amazon	—
Kindle reading mode	In the Kindle app it silences notifications and reduces blue light; three display themes (standard, color paper, ink paper) Amazon	—
Pen support	Alexa Tablet Pro Pen (sold separately): USI 2.0 active pen; 4,096 pressure levels; tilt detection; magnetic docking and wireless charging Amazon	—
Keyboard	Alexa Tablet Pro Keyboard (sold separately): attaches magnetically; no Bluetooth pairing required Amazon	—
Certifications	ENERGY STAR; TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification Amazon	—
Warranty	1-year limited warranty (US sales); 2- and 3-year extended warranty sold separately Amazon	—
Memory and storage	—	8/12 GB + 128/256 GB; microSD up to 1 TB Memory and storage options vary by market, model and colour; the microSD card is sold separately. Samsung
Battery and charging	—	8,000 mAh (typical); Super Fast Charging 2.0 (up to 45W) Chargers are sold separately; the box includes the S Pen and a USB-C cable. 45W speed needs a compatible adapter. Samsung
S Pen and accessories	—	S Pen (BLE, in box); compatible with Book Cover Keyboard and Keyboard Slim The S Pen charges wirelessly when attached to the magnetic strip on the back. Keyboard covers attach to the contact pins on the edge and are sold separately. Samsung
Cameras	—	Rear: 13MP AF + 6MP Ultra-Wide + Flash; front: 12MP (Ultra-Wide); 4K @ 30fps recording The front camera sits on the long edge, suited to landscape video calls. Samsung
Sound	—	Quad Stereo Speakers with Sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos; 3 microphones There is no 3.5 mm headphone jack; wired headphones need USB-C or a USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter. Samsung
Connectivity	—	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.2; USB Type-C (USB 3.2); 5G/LTE on cellular model only Wi-Fi 6E’s 6 GHz band needs a compatible router and depends on regional availability. Tom’s Guide confirms DisplayPort video output over USB-C. Samsung
Security	—	Fingerprint with Side Key; Samsung Knox including Knox Vault Samsung
Size and weight	—	165.3 × 253.8 × 6.3 mm; 503 g (Wi-Fi), 507 g (5G) Samsung
Colours	—	Graphite, Silver, Pink Gold Colour availability varies by market and carrier. Samsung