Today was a big day for Samsung Galaxy enthusiasts. The brand presented a bunch of new products including the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, Z Flip5, and the Galaxy Watch6. In addition, the giant also presents the next iteration of its high-end tablet lineup with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series. Samsung has been always refreshing its Galaxy Tab series and making them more appealing with every new generation. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series stands with some of the best-ever tablet offerings from Samsung. We have a vanilla tablet with a massive 11-inch display, a plus version with a 12.4-inch diagonal, and a high-end ultra Ultra model with a huge 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED panel.
One of the most notable differences between the S9 and the last year’s S8 series is that for the first time, all three models in the lineup boast OLED panels. That’s a remarkable step from Samsung to make OLED a standard even on its large-sized devices. Apart from that, the new devices follow the S8 series in terms of design and features. The internals, however, are quite different and represent a significant upgrade over the last year’s models. Without further ado, let’s see what these new tablets have in tow.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 and Galaxy Tab S9 Plus
The vanilla Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 brings a remarkable upgrade over its predecessor. Instead of an LCD panel like the Galaxy Tab S8, the Tab S9 brings a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel like its larger siblings. The Galaxy Tab S9 boasts an 11-inch Diagonal with a 120 Hz Adaptive Refresh rate. The panel also brings a 12 MP front-facing camera and an under-display fingerprint scanner.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus has a larger 12.4-inch panel. However, it brings the same refresh rate and has a dual-camera setup on the rear. The combo brings a 13 MP main camera plus an 8 MP ultrawide snapper. So you won’t have problems when taking pictures with this tablet.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 and S9+ also boast Samsung’s Vision Booster technology. To those unfamiliar with the term, this technology greatly improves display visibility by “considering the light intensity of the surroundings and its influence on display”. According to Samsung, the algorithm behind this tech analyses the histogram data of all content appearing on the display and inspects each pixel’s value. It then tone-maps to adjust the display, making dark areas brighter, colors richer, and maximizing color contrast. It greatly improves the contrast between dark and light aspects of digital content.
Powerful Hardware Inside
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 and Tab S9+ bring the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 For Galaxy SoC. However, the Tab S9 is available in variants with 8 GB/ 12 GB RAM and 128 GB/256 GB. The Plus variant, on the other hand, gets a third variant with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of Internal Storage. The SD 8 Gen 2 For Galaxy still offers a significant advantage over the competition with its overclocked Prime Cortex-X3 core. Therefore, the Galaxy Tab S9 series should now sit among the most powerful Android tablets.
The Galaxy Tab S9 brings a 8,400 mAh battery while the Plus has a 10,900 mAh battery. Both tablets offer support for up to 45W fast charging. All S9 models run One UI 5.1 based on Android 13 and come bundled with the S Pen styluses.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra – One To Rule Them All
Perhaps for some hardware lovers, the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra will be the variant that stands in the country. The tablet is not much different from its predecessor, however, Samsung managed to put some significant upgrades in this refreshed package. All three Galaxy Tab S9 models are now IP68 dust and water-resistant, so these are the first mainstream Samsung tablets to offer advanced levels of protection.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra brings a gracious and massive 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display. This display can easily overcome many laptop displays around the market. It boasts a high resolution with 2,960 x 1,848 pixels and has the same 120 Hz variable refresh rate as the other models. Samsung also brings the Vision Booster technology present on the Samsung Galaxy S23 series. The tablet boasts a notch cutout for a pair of 12 MP front-facing cameras. It has a regular snapper and an ultrawide module, meaning you won’t have issues making group video calls. Lastly, the display comes with an under-display fingerprint scanner. The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra also stands out in the audio quality. It boasts Quad Speakers with AKG tuning and they are now 20% larger.
Under the hood, the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is truly a powerhouse. It boasts the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 For Galaxy. The Ultra can be configured with 12 GB or 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 T of Internal Storage. Each Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra device sells in Wi-Fi only or 5GB trims and supports microSD card expansion.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra features a refined design with dual camera rings and an LED flash. There is also a 13 MP main camera with autofocus and 4K video recording capabilities up to 60 frames per second. The secondary shooter is a 12 MP ultrawide shooter.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra could serve as a good laptop replacement for users that don’t need to perform the demanding tasks of computing hardware. It has a gorgeous display and powerful specs with a bunch of software features to improve the experience. The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra runs Android 13 with One UI 5.1 just like its siblings. Samsung also promises four Android updates and five years of security patches. Last but not least, the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra has an 11,200 mah battery with 45W fast charging. However, there is no charging brick in the package.
Pricing, Availability, and Exclusive Deals
All three Galaxy Tab S9 series tablets will get exclusive apps and features like GoodNotes – A popular iPad app for taking notes, and it’s finally coming over to Android and will be exclusive for Galaxy Tab S9 owners. The company is also offering a neat deal for LumaFusion. It’s a Pro video editing app that gets a neat 50% discount for Tab S9 owners.
Samsung is also bundling the S Pen stylus with all three tabs, and all three models offer support for the keyboard. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 starts at $799/£799/€899 while the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ will go from $999/£999/€1,199. The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra sells in Beige and Graphite colors and will start at $1,199/£1,199/€1,339. The pre-orders begin today and the open sales are set to begin on August 11.
