Samsung’s latest tablets are now official, and you can check out our hands-on Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 and S9 Plus review and our full Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra review for our verdict on all three new devices. Here are the top Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 deals to look out for, too.
Samsung also debuted its latest foldables at its July Unpacked event, so head over to our full Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review and our full Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review for our final impressions of those products.
And lastly, take a look at our full Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 review and our Samsung Watch 6 Classic review for 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
- What is it? Samsung's latest top-end Samsung tablets
- When is it out? Launched on July 26
- How much will it cost? Upwards of $799 / £799 / AU$1,299
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 of Samsung Unpacked 2023 in 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):
| Header Cell - Column 0 | US | UK | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8GB / 128GB (Wi-Fi): | $799.99 | £799 | AU$1,299 |
| 8GB / 128GB (5G): | N/A | £949 | AU$1,549 |
| 12GB / 256GB (Wi-Fi): | $919.99 | £899 | AU$1,499 |
| 12GB / 256GB (5G): | N/A | £1,049 | AU$1,749 |
| Header Cell - Column 0 | US | UK | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12GB / 256GB (Wi-Fi): | $999.99 | £999 | AU$1,699 |
| 12GB / 256GB (5G): | $1,149.99 | £1,149 | AU$1,949 |
| 12GB / 512GB (Wi-Fi): | $1199.99 | £1,099 | AU$1,899 |
| 12GB / 512GB (5G): | N/A | £1,249 | AU$2,149 |
| Header Cell - Column 0 | US | UK | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12GB / 256GB (Wi-Fi): | $1,199.99 | £1,199 | AU$1,999 |
| 12GB / 256GB (5G): | N/A | £1,349 | AU$2,249 |
| 12GB / 512GB (Wi-Fi): | $1319.99 | £1,299 | AU$2,199 |
| 12GB / 512GB (5G): | N/A | £1,449 | AU$2,449 |
| 16GB / 1TB (Wi-Fi): | $1619.99 | £1,549 | AU$2,699 (12GB RAM) |
| 16GB / 1TB (5G): | N/A | £1,699 | AU$2,949 (12GB RAM) |
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 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions: | 165.8 x 254.3 x 5.9mm | 185.4 x 285.4 x 5.7mm | 208.6 x 326.4 x 5.5mm |
| Weight: | 498g (Wi-Fi), 500g (5G) | 581g (Wi-Fi), 586g (5G) | 732g (Wi-Fi), 737g (5G) |
| OS: | Android 13 | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| Display: | 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 12.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 14.6 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Refresh rate: | 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| CPU: | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| RAM: | 8GB, 12GB | 12GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage: | 128GB, 256GB | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Battery: | 8,400mAh | 10,090mAh | 11,200mAh |
| Rear cameras: | 13MP main | 13MP main, 8MP ultra-wide | 13MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Front camera: | 12MP ultra-wide | 12MP ultra-wide | 12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 key upgrades
The key upgrades to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 range – versus the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8 Plus and Samsung 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.
