Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Overview:
Here’s a brief description of the design aesthetic, chipset, and features of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9.
Design and Build
Like its predecessor, Galaxy Tab S9 offers a unibody metal design. The Aluminium back and frame are complemented by Corning Gorilla Glass upfront. For the screen, it sports an 11-inch AMOLED 2X display that can go up to 120Hz. The WQXGA+ (2560×1600) panel has an aspect ratio of 16:10.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 offers IP68 dust and water resistance. It is less than 6mm thick and weighs about 500 grams. It is available in 2 color options: Graphite and Beige.
Performance
Under the hood, Galaxy Tab S9 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset. This octa-core processor offers a prime Cortex-X3 core clocked at 3.36 GHz, 2 Cortex A715 Cores and 2 Cortex A710 Cores at 2.8 GHz, and 3 Cortex A510 efficiency cores at 2 GHz. This is paired with an integrated Adreno 740 GPU.
As for the memory, Tab S9 can be configured with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of UFS storage. Since the micro SD card is present, you can add up to 1 TB of secondary storage later down the road.
Cameras and Extras
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 has a single 12MP ultrawide camera up front and a 13MP rear shooter. It comes with Android 13 out of the box with Samsung’s One UI 5.1 on top. The company has promised 4 years of Android updates and 5 years of security patches.
In the tank, Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 has a massive 8400mAh Lithium Ion battery. The tablet supports up to 45W of fast charging. As for wireless connections, Tab S9 comes with WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. For security, you can opt-in for the in-display fingerprint or face recognition. Tab S9 has a stereo audio setup with quad speakers tuned by AKG.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Price
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 | Price in the US (Official) | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
| 8/128GB, Wi-Fi | USD 799 | NPR 115,000 |
| 12/256GB, Wi-Fi | USD 919 | NPR 132,000 |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Specifications Compare
| Date | July 26, 2023 |
| Status | Upcoming |
| Series | Galaxy Tab S |
| Related Tablets |
| Dimension | 254.3 x 165.8 x 5.9 mm |
| Weight | 498 gm (Wi-Fi) / 500 (5G) |
| Build |
Back: Aluminum
Front: Corning Gorilla Glass
Frames: Aluminum
IP68
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| Colors | Graphite, Beige |
| Size | 11 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution |
2560 x 1600 pixels
16:10 aspect ratio
274 PPI pixel density
|
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | Not Specified |
| Brightness | 500 nits |
| Laminated | Yes |
| Others | Variable refresh rate, S Pen compatibility |
| Cellular |
2G Bands: GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G Bands: B1 / B2 / B4 / B5 / B8
4G Bands: B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B12 / B13 / B17 / B20 / B25 / B26 / B28 / B32 / B66
5G Bands: SA/NSA
|
| WLAN | WiFi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Tri-Band, WiFi Direct, Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| GPS | GPS / Glonass / Galileo / BDS |
| NFC | No |
| USB | USB 3.2 Type-C |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm) |
| CPU |
Octa-core
– 1x Cortex-X3 (3.36 GHz)
– 2x Cortex-A715 (2.80 GHz)
– 2x Cortex-A710 (2.80 GHz)
– 3x Cortex-A510 (2.0 GHz)
|
| GPU | Adreno 740 |
| OS | Android 13 |
| UI Version | OneUI 5.1 |
| Promised Updates |
4 Years (Android Upgrades)
5 Years (Security Updates)
|
| RAM | 8/12GB |
| Storage | 128/256GB |
| Variant | 8/128GB, 12/256GB |
| SD Card | Yes (Dedicated) |
| Single |
Primary : 13MP
|
| Features | AutoFocus, HDR |
| Video | 4K @ 30/60 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps |
| Single | 12MP |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 4K @ 30/60 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps |
| Fingerprint | In-display |
| Face Unlock | 2D Face Recognition |
| Speakers | Quad Stereo Speakers |
| 3.5 mm Jack | No |
| Microphones | Yes |
| Others | Tuned by AKG, Dolby Atmos |
| Type | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
| Type | 8400mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Stylus | S Pen |
| Keyboard | Samsung Book Cover Keyboard |
| Others | Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds, Gear IconX |
| Features | Samsung Kids, Knox Security, Smart Switch, Second Screen |