Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Sets the New Standard to Bring Galaxy’s Premium Experience to a Tablet

The quick path from ideation to creation, Galaxy Tab S9 series delivers a captivating display, optimised performance, signature in-box S Pen, and IP68 rating for both Galaxy Tab and S Pen

LONDON, United Kingdom – 26^th July, 2023 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announces its new Galaxy Tab S9 series, a premium product portfolio that redefines the tablet landscape and sets new standards for immersive viewing and creative freedom. Across all three models, Galaxy Tab S9, S9+ and S9 Ultra, Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays ensure epic viewing and entertainment experiences with the power of Qualcomm Snapdragon^® 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy.^[1] An in-box, IP68-rated S Pen helps users bring their ideas to life. And as the first Galaxy Tab S series to earn an IP68 rating,^[2] Galaxy Tab S9 series enables users to follow their inspiration, both indoors and out.

James Kitto, VP Head of MX Division, Samsung UK and Ireland: “With the Galaxy Tab S9 Series, we’re giving our customers a powerful tablet the likes of which they will have never experienced before. Whether they are gaming, working from anywhere, or creating and editing content, we’ve taken the power and performance of our S Series smartphones, and applied it to a beautifully designed tablet that will give users the freedom to explore their creativity wherever they are.” 

Discover a World of Entertainment and Inspiration on the Go

Whether playing games or watching videos, Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra’s expansive 14.6-inch^[3] Dynamic AMOLED 2X display feels endless and delivers an entertainment experience that is immersive and portable. Galaxy Tab S9 series’ HDR10+ ensures scene-by-scene, frame-by-frame tone optimisation with a wide range of colours and brightness. The dynamic refresh rate of the Galaxy Tab S9 Series automatically calibrates from 60 to 120Hz to balance smooth responsiveness with optimised battery efficiency. Eye Comfort also reduces eye strain with low blue light, reduced by more than 70 percent.^[4] It brings sharp details to life, making photography, blueprints, animations and more look crisp and clear. Plus, the 16:10 aspect ratio presents TV and movies as they are meant to be viewed.

Entertainment on the Galaxy Tab S9 Series’ is enhanced by spacious audio delivered through 20% larger quad speakers^[5] with sound by AKG speaker system and Dolby Atmos immersive sound. To ensure a cinematic sound experience, Galaxy Tab S9 Series users can also choose from customised sound settings for gaming, listening to music, taking video calls and more. For those who want to take their entertainment outdoors, innovative Vision Booster technology is now on Galaxy Tab S9 series. It automatically detects bright lighting conditions and adapts to keep the screen vivid. And with the Smart Book Cover^[6] that stands all on its own, adjust the device to either portrait or landscape orientation for hands-free viewing.

The Galaxy Tab S9 Series is sleeker than ever, but it packs a punch. Every device is equipped with the flagship Snapdragon^® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, the same lightning-fast mobile processor in Samsung’s latest smartphones. For the first time on a Galaxy tablet, advanced vapor chamber technology helps power streaming, gaming or video editing marathons. Following close collaboration with industry-leading gaming partners, Galaxy Tab S9 users will benefit from optimised large-screen gaming experiences. Galaxy Tab S9 series is also the most heat-efficient Galaxy Tab lineup ever with an internal vapor chamber custom engineered for the high-intensity demands of a tablet. New two-way heat dissipation helps enable and sustain better performance over a longer usage period.

Embrace the Freedom to Bring Ideas to Life with Ease

Every premium Galaxy Tab S9 Series device comes with the one tool tablet users love and want most: the Galaxy S Pen. Offering a pen-on-paper-like experience, Galaxy Tab S9 series and S Pen are now both IP68 rated for water and dust resistance, opening up more possibilities for where users can capture and express their ideas. The S Pen can also write in search bars, browsers and app stores, and new bidirectional charging ensures it gets power no matter which way it faces when in its cradle. Users can upgrade to the S Pen Creator Edition^[7] for an even more premium experience. The S Pen Creator Edition is designed with textured material for a comfortable grip and a wider tilt angle that makes creating more intuitive.

The immersive displays of the Galaxy Tab S9 series are the ideal backdrop for any project. With Multi Window,^[8] up to three apps can be displayed as an organised grid of easily adjustable windows. Do research in a browser, reference an image from Samsung Gallery and sketch out ideas in Samsung Notes, all simultaneously in one view. Or with Pop-Up View, apps can be viewed as floating windows while still showing the full home screen.

When travelling or working on the go, Galaxy Tab S9 series’ Book Cover Keyboard^[9] and DeX Mode^[10] can simulate a desktop experience with maximum tablet portability. The Book Cover Keyboard’s adjustable angles and backlit keypad feel like a lightweight PC. Meanwhile, DeX Mode has an easy-to-follow cursor, flexible window resizing and positioning, and Second Screen^[11] capabilities to mirror or extend the PC screen to tablet. In a Google Meet^[12] call, collaborate more easily by sharing the screen and co-editing a live Samsung Notes document at the same time.

Designed to inspire spontaneous productivity as well as enhance creativity, the Galaxy Tab S9 series is a powerhouse for creative portfolios with new and enhanced apps for every personal passion. Fan-favourite GoodNotes^[13] offers a new note-taking and journaling experience on Android for the first time, launching exclusively for Galaxy tablet users. Plus, notes created in GoodNotes on all platforms can easily be shared and co-edited simultaneously.

The pro-level LumaFusion^[14] video editing app makes work easy when creating sharable content. Images and videos — even large files — taken on your Galaxy smartphone camera can be easily shared to Galaxy Tab S9 series with Quick Share.^[15] LumaFusion takes full advantage of Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra’s expansive screen to ensure editing videos is precise.

Clip Studio Paint^[16] has been transformed into a streamlined tablet interface for drawing, painting and more. Meanwhile, ArcSite^[17] empowers designers and professionals by transforming their creative vision into meticulously crafted 2D CAD blueprints, comprehensive site plans, and accurate estimates. Through close collaboration with Google to optimise large screen experiences, users can benefit from partner apps to easily complete tasks and turn ideas into reality on the Galaxy Tab S9 series.

Get the Most Out of a Complete Premium Experience, Inside and Out

With its distinctive device experience, The Galaxy Tab S9 series also integrates seamlessly into the Galaxy ecosystem. Using creative tools is simple when Galaxy Tab S9 tablets are connected to other devices. Multi Control^[18] makes copying, pasting or dragging text and images directly between tablet and smartphone seamless, allowing users to control their smartphone with a Galaxy Tab S9 touchpad.

To match its premium software experiences, the Galaxy Tab S9 series hardware features iconic Galaxy design characteristics from the flagship Galaxy S series smartphones, such as the same striking camera layout. Measuring as thin as 5.5mm for Tab S9 Ultra, the Galaxy Tab S9 series is lightweight and slim, but also durable with an IP68 rating. They are also built to handle bumps and scrapes thanks to a body reinforced with Armour Aluminium. For those whose best ideas strike in unexpected places, this is the perfect partner, usable in rugged environments and able to withstand a busy day out. And the new Outdoor Cover^[19] offers even more peace of mind for tablet users looking for more protection.

The Galaxy Tab S9 series is yet another example of Samsung’s commitment to building technology that enriches people’s lives while minimising its environmental impact, without compromise. Compared to previous generations, the Tab S9 series features a wider variety of recycled materials^[20] in both internal and external components.^[21] It also comes in a redesigned packaging box^[22] and the paper used for the packaging box is 100 percent recycled paper.

Availability

The Galaxy Tab S9 Series is available for pre-order from 26^th July and will be on-sale from 11^th August. All products will be available to purchase via www.samsung.com/uk, and select partners.

Customers who pre-order from www.samsung.com/uk can double their storage. 512GB for the price of 256GB.^[23].

The series comes in two colours, Beige and Graphite,^[24] and three sizes: 14.6-inch on Tab S9 Ultra, 12.4-inch on Tab S9+, and 11-inch on Tab S9^[25].

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra RRP:

• 256GB – WiFi: £1,199, 5G: £1,349
• 512GB – WiFi: £1,299, 5G: £1,449
• 1TB – WiFi: £1,549, 5G: £1,699

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ RRP:

• 256GB – WiFi: £999, 5G: £1,149
• 512GB – WiFi: £1,099, 5G: £1,249

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 RRP:

• 128GB – WiFi: £799, 5G: £949
• 256GB – WiFi: £899, 5G: £1,049

The premium experience is protected and supported by four generations of One UI and Android OS upgrades and by five years of security updates. Samsung Care+^[26], a support service for accidental damages, offers special discounts and free benefits during pre-order periods.

To learn more about Galaxy Tab S9 series, please visit: https://www.samsungmobilepress.com, https://news.samsung.com/global or https://www.samsung.com/galaxy-tab

Product Specifications

* All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice.

[1] Snapdragon is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm incorporated. Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

[2] Galaxy Tab S9, S9+ and S9 Ultra are rated as IP68. The inbox S Pen is also water and dust-resistant with an IP68 rating. Consistent with IP68 rating, water resistant in up to 5 feet of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. Rinse residue / dry after wet. Not advised for beach or pool use.

[3] Measured diagonally, Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra’s screen size is 14.6-inch in the full rectangle and 14.5-inch accounting for the rounded corners.

[4] Compared to Normal LCD display. SGS awarded Galaxy Tab S9 Series display the Eye Care Certification based on its ability to drastically reduce the harmful effects of blue light.

[5] Compared to the Galaxy Tab S8 series.

[6] Smart Book Cover sold separately.

[7] Sold separately.

[8] Certain applications may not support multi-tasking.

[9] Book Cover Keyboard sold separately. The product is available for Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9+ and Galaxy Tab S9. Product design may vary by model. Features and keyboard layout may vary by model or type of language. Backlit feature available only on Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Book Cover Keyboard by pressing Fn + F12.

[10] Availability may vary by device. Samsung DeX supported on selected Galaxy smartphones and tablets.

[11] Second Screen requires PCs with Wireless Display and Windows 10 v.2004 or later.

[12] Google Meet available for download at Google Play. Google Meet is a trademark of Google LLC.

[13] GoodNotes app requires separate download and comes with a 1-year free full version. Once the free full version period ends, an additional purchase is required for continuous use.

[14] LumaFusion app requires separate purchase and download.

[15] Quick Share between Galaxy devices available with the following OS: smartphones and tablets with Android OS version 10.0 (Q) and One UI 2.1 or later, PCs running Windows 10 or later. Requires Samsung Account and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection.

[16] Clip Studio Paint app comes pre-installed. Clip Studio Paint app can be downloaded from the Galaxy Store and comes with a free 6-month trial for first-time users. Once the free trial period ends, paid subscription to a monthly usage plan is required for continuous use.

[17] ArcSite app requires separate purchase and download from Galaxy Store.

[18] Multi Control is available only on select Galaxy smartphones with One UI 5.1 or above and Galaxy Tab devices with One UI 5.1.1 or later. Availability may vary depending on apps.

[19] All covers are sold separately.

[20] Compared to Galaxy Tab S8 series. Types of recycled materials include post-consumer recycled PA sourced from discarded fishing nets, post-consumer recycled PBT, post-consumer recycled PC sourced from water barrels and pre-consumer recycled aluminium sourced from discarded scrap material generated as a by-product during manufacturing. The scrap metal is re-melted, filtered for impurities and then recycled to make parts within Samsung’s manufacturing process. There is also pre-consumer recycled content sourced from discarded glass waste generated as a byproduct of glass manufacturing. This glass waste is crushed into cullet and then used as a component in the Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 manufacturing process.

[21] Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: 17 device components that feature a minimum of 10% post-consumer recycled material plastic or pre-consumer recycled aluminium and Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 with a minimum of 10% pre-consumer recycled content.. These components include Cable Holder Mid, Deco Pen Charger, Top-left Speaker Module, Top-right Speaker Module, Bottom-left Speaker Module, Bottom-right Speaker Module, Case Rear, Case Bracket, Key Bracket, PCB Support Top, PCB Support Mid, Cable Holder Bottom, SIM Tray, Volume Key, Side Key, Camera Deco, Main Window.

[22] 100% recycled paper material is used in the following packaging components: Product Packaging Unit Box, Manual Box, DLC Band and DLC Box. The 100% recycled paper material has received Environmental Claim Validation (ECV).

[23] Operates as a price discount on samsung.com: 512GB not applicable to TabS9 model. Pre-order the larger storage variant (Tab S9 256GB, Tab S9+ 512GB, Tab S9 Ultra 512GB, Tab S9 Ultra 1TB) by 10.08.23 and pay the future price of the smaller storage variant (Tab S9 128GB, Tab S9+ 256GB, Tab S9 Ultra 256GB, Tab S9 Ultra 512GB).

[24] Colours may vary by carrier.

[25] Measured diagonally, Galaxy Tab S9’s screen size is 11-inch in the full rectangle and 10.9-inch with accounting for the rounded corners, Galaxy Tab S9+ ‘s screen size is 12.4-inch in the full rectangle and 12.4-inch with accounting for the rounded corners, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra’s screen size is 14.6-inch in the full rectangle and 14.5-inch with accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.

[26] Terms and conditions apply. Samsung Care+ coverage, service type and promotion may vary by deductibles (additional service fee) may apply. For detailed Samsung Care+ information, please visit https://www.samsung.com/samsung-care-plus/.