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Samsung's high-end Galaxy Tab S8 is a hot (reconditioned) bargain right now at a huge discount

By Adrian Diaconescu

Published: Jul 17, 2023, 2:19 AM

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Samsung's high-end Galaxy Tab S8 is a hot (reconditioned) bargain right now at a huge discount

If you're incapable of waiting another couple of weeks for Samsung to unveil its latest candidates for the title of best Android tablet money can buy (in addition to a killer pair of new foldables, upgraded smartwatches, and possibly, refreshed wireless earbuds too), there's an excellent deal you might want to know about.

The Galaxy Tab S8, which recently scored some very appealing Prime Day discounts, is now cheaper than ever before, although it's perhaps not entirely fair to compare its newest price with the one it reached last week at Amazon.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8

Wi-Fi Only, 256GB Storage, 8GB RAM, 11-Inch TFT LCD Screen with 2560 x 1600 Pixel Resolution and 120Hz Refresh Rate Technology, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Processor, 13 + 6MP Dual Rear-Facing Camera System, 12MP Front Camera, 8,000mAh Battery with 45W Charging Support, Pink Gold Color, S Pen Included, Factory Reconditioned, 90-Day Samsung Warranty

$459 ⁹⁹

$779 ⁹⁹

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8

Wi-Fi Only, 128GB Storage, 8GB RAM, 11-Inch TFT LCD Screen with 2560 x 1600 Pixel Resolution and 120Hz Refresh Rate Technology, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Processor, 13 + 6MP Dual Rear-Facing Camera System, 12MP Front Camera, 8,000mAh Battery with 45W Charging Support, Silver and Pink Gold Colors, S Pen Included

$100 off (14%)

Buy at Amazon

That's because Woot is selling "factory reconditioned" units here at $459.99 a pop, which is obviously not the same thing as charging 500 bucks for brand-new, unused, unopened, and undamaged devices. Then again, this is the 256GB storage configuration available from the Amazon-owned e-tailer in a single pink gold colorway, and normally, you'd have to pay a whopping $780 to double the base 128 gigs of local digital hoarding room (in new condition).

Grab Z Flip 5 and save 29%; get Fold 5 for 24% off

Purchase a Galaxy Z Fold 5 or Flip 5 at the world's largest online retailer, Amazon. The 512GB Z Fold 5 currently sells for $425 off, and the Z Flip 5 with 512GB of storage in Mint is 29% off.

$744 off (24%)

Buy at Amazon

Galaxy Z Fold 5 (512GB): now up to $559 off with a trade-in

Currently, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is only available with 512GB of storage at Samsung, plus it comes with a Verizon plan (no unlocked models available). You can save up to $559 on the smartphone with eligible trade-ins.

$559 off (29%) Trade-in

$1361

$1919 ⁹⁹

Buy at Samsung

Galaxy Z Flip 5: save up to $559 with a trade-in

Trade in your old phone and get up to $549 off on a new Galaxy Z Flip 5. The deal is live at the official store and applies to the clamshell foldable with 256GB of storage.

$440 ⁹⁹

$999 ⁹⁹

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What you're basically looking at here is saving around 320 bucks while not compromising much in terms of the functionality and cosmetic condition of the deeply discounted Galaxy Tab S8, which is apparently "as close to new as you can get without technically being new."

That means every affordable device has been restored to "fully working condition by the original manufacturer or a certified partner" after being returned by its original owner, including a handy but of course far from ideal 90-day Samsung warranty at Woot right now.

Powered by a still-blazing-fast Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, the Galaxy Tab S8 is also as close to an iPad Pro alternative as Android enthusiasts can get without opting for an excessively large device like the Tab S8+ or Tab S8 Ultra.

Far from compact, the 11-incher is relatively easy to maneuver thanks among others to a razor-thin profile while packing an almost surprisingly hefty 8,000mAh battery and a respectable 8GB RAM count in combination with both 128 and 256GB internal storage space.

If you don't mind going with the slightly humbler version, that's currently on sale at Amazon at $100 under its $700 list price brand-new, unused, unopened, and undamaged. Pretty tough decision, eh?

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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.