Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: confirmed specs, price and everything you need to know

The Galaxy Tab S9, S9 Plus and S9 Ultra have arrived

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Samsung’s latest tablets are now official, and you can check out our hands-onSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 and S9 Plus reviewand our fullSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra reviewfor our verdict on all three new devices. Here are the topSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 dealsto look out for, too.

Samsung also debuted its latest foldables at its July Unpacked event, so head over to our fullSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 reviewand our fullSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 reviewfor our final impressions of those products.

And lastly, take a look at our fullSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 reviewand ourSamsung Watch 6 Classic reviewfor our verdicts on Samsung’s latest wearable products.

But we digress. In this guide, we break down the key specs and pricing information for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9 Plus and Tab S9 Ultra.

Cut to the chase

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 release date and price

Samsung lifted the lid on the entire Galaxy Tab S9 series on July 26, at the second edition ofSamsung Unpacked 2023in South Korea, with all three devices becoming available to pre-order on that date.

The Tab S9, S9 Plus and S9 Ultra all began shipping in the UK, US and Australia on August 11, so they’re available now.

Pricing for the Galaxy Tab S9 line is as follows (some 5G options are currently unavailable in the US):

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 specs

Here’s a breakdown of the specs boasted by the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, S9 Plus and S9 Ultra:

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 key upgrades

The key upgrades to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 range – versus theSamsung Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8 Plus andSamsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra– vary between models.

For the Galaxy Tab S9, you’re getting a brighter screen (AMOLED instead of LCD), a faster processor (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy), a slightly bigger battery (8,400mAh), more RAM options (up to 12GB) and an IP68 water resistance rating.

For the larger Tab S9 Plus model, the improvements are mostly the same, though instead of a battery size increase and display upgrade – the S8 already uses an AMOLED screen – Samsung has included a beefier ultra-wide sensor on the rear of the tablet (8MP). The Tab S9 Plus is available in 512GB storage options, too.

A direct successor to the sufficiently bonkers Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, the Tab S9 Ultra keeps the same 14.6-inch Super AMOLED display as its predecessor, but brings similar improvements in the chipset, RAM, storage and durability departments, with an IP68 water resistance rating chief among the upgrades.

Axel is TechRadar’s UK-based Phones Editor, reporting on everything from the latest Apple developments to newest AI breakthroughs as part of the site’s Mobile Computing vertical. Having previously written for publications including Esquire and FourFourTwo, Axel is well-versed in the applications of technology beyond the desktop, and his coverage extends from general reporting and analysis to in-depth interviews and opinion. 

Axel studied for a degree in English Literature at the University of Warwick before joining TechRadar in 2020, where he then earned an NCTJ qualification as part of the company’s inaugural digital training scheme.

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