Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series tablets are the most potent Android tablets.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series can be considered the next series of flagship Android tablets from the Korean tech giant. Last year, Samsung launched three models of the Galaxy Tab S8 series.
This was the first time that Samsung introduced a tablet in the Ultra category, named Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, equipped with a giant screen with powerful specifications to compete with Apple’s iPad Pro. Expectations for Samsung’s 2023 flagship tablets have increased, and we must see what Samsung has in mind. This article examines the rumors about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series.
The date of introduction of the Galaxy Tab S9 series
Samsung is preparing three new models in the Galaxy Tab S9 series. According to GalaxyClub, a reliable source of Samsung news, the company’s latest tablet series, like the Galaxy Tab S8 family, will consist of three models: Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. This tablet will enter the global markets for sale from August 11, 2023.
According to Samsung’s history, the previous series of tablets were introduced on the following dates:
| Galaxy Tab S8 | Galaxy Tab S7 | Galaxy Tab S6 |
| 9 February 2022 | August 5, 2020 | July 31, 2019 |
Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab S8 series in early 2022 alongside the Galaxy S22 series. However, at the beginning of this year, there was no news of introducing new tablets alongside the Galaxy S23 series. Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Tab S9 series in the second half of 2023, along with the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 foldable phones.
Designing
The first renders in this series were related to the Galaxy Tab S9 Plus. Based on these images, Samsung decided to stick more to the aesthetic of the Galaxy Tab S8 series. The only difference is the dual rear cameras, which are very similar to the ones in the Galaxy S23 series.
The rendering of the Galaxy Tab S9, along with the Galaxy Tab S9 Plus and the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra equipped with the S-Pen stylus, has been seen in the promotional poster.
A little later, the renders of the Galaxy Tab S9 were revealed by WinFuture media, which shows the tablet from different angles.
Another new render of the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra released on July 21 shows that the tablet will support a keyboard and S-Pen.
Based on these renders, the most significant difference between the standard model and the rest is one less camera. In a tweet, Roland Quant from WinFuture also claimed that Tab S9 will be pea-colored, A color not used before in the Galaxy Tab series.
Starting with the regular model, the images show a rectangular design, a rear camera, a bar for the S Pen, and a 10.9-inch display with large bezels.
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Meanwhile, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus renders show a similar rectangular design and what appears to be an S Pen bar on the back. Also, the mentioned tablet will be equipped with a dual rear camera and a 12.4-inch screen.
Specifications and features
An exclusive report from SamMobile in February claimed that the Galaxy Tab S9 series will be IP67 certified. This is a crucial upgrade; Because Samsung’s flagship tablets have yet to be water resistant.
The S Pen received FCC certification in April. The pen supports Bluetooth Low Energy and has a built-in 2.40V capacitor for quick recharging. The cell is expected to be attached to the tablet through a magnetic strip.
Additionally, a leaker named Revegnus revealed on Twitter that the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra will be powered by an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, the same version used in the Galaxy S23 series. Compared to the regular Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, the Galaxy Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 boosts the base clock speed by 0.16 GHz and the GPU clock speed by 39 MHz.
In addition to the chip, this whistleblower has also reported a decrease in the battery size of the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. According to him, this tablet will be equipped with a 10,880 mAh battery, slightly smaller than the 11,220 mAh battery of the Tab S8 Ultra. The battery capacity is still higher than the 10,758 mAh battery of the iPad Pro 2022, and it is a long-lasting tablet.
Another leak from Revegnus reveals that there will be three storage options for the Ultra model: 1. The version equipped with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage memory; 2. The arrangement has 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage memory; 3. The performance has 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage memory. It is said that the 12GB and 16GB versions will come with UFS 4.0 storage and the 8GB version with UFS 3.1 storage.
Moving on to the Plus model, information leaked by WolfofTablets and OnLeaks revealed that the Plus model might have a resolution of 1,752 x 2,800 pixels. The screen is said to be 12.4 inches, and the size of the tablet will be 285.4 x 185.4 x 5.6 mm.
The said tablet is also expected to have two rear cameras and a selfie camera, along with a secondary front camera that can be used as another camera for recording videos and pictures. Galaxy Tab S9 Plus supports S Pen, 45W charging, and an optical fingerprint sensor under the display.
A leaker called Ice Universe claims that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip might power the Ultra version. The mentioned tablet will likely have a 14.6-inch screen with a resolution of 2960 x 1848, 16GB of RAM (LPDDR5X), and an 11,200mAh battery with 45W wired charging.
Also, this whistleblower announced that the Ultra model will be IP68 certified, and its dimensions will be 208.6 x 326.4 x 5.5 mm with a weight of 737 grams. In a strange incident, the base model of the Galaxy Tab S9 will use an OLED display this time. DSCC President Ross Young released this information.
If this information is accurate, it will be good news for buyers; Because the previous two generations used LCD panels for the basic model, and AMOLED panels were used for more powerful models.
This is all the information we know about the Galaxy Tab S9 series specifications.
How much will the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 cost?
Currently, there needs to be more information about the price of the Galaxy Tab S9 series tablet. However, Roland Quant says the Galaxy Tab S9 will cost over $1,000. He has yet to mention which model he is talking about, But it probably means the Ultra model.
The regular Tab S9 model is expected to be around $700, the Tab S9 Plus will be around $900, and the Tab S9 Ultra will be the most expensive model at around $1,200.
Also, a recent report said that the price of Galaxy Tab S9 will increase significantly in Europe. According to the published information, the Galaxy Tab S9 will cost 930 euros, the Tab S9 Plus will cost 1,150 euros, and the Tab S9 Ultra will cost 1,370 euros. If these rumored prices are accurate, it will mean a significant price increase compared to the Tab S8 series.
However, we must say that nothing is inevitable, and Samsung may change the price of its new tablets.
