Samsung Also Launches the Galaxy Tab S9

[TheLostSwede]

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. 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, Galaxy Tab S9 series enables users to follow their inspiration, both indoors and out.

"There are no devices like the Galaxy Tab S9 series on the market today. A true disrupter in its category, it is the first of its kind to deliver experiences that users love most about tablets in one complete premium design," said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. "The Galaxy Tab S9 series empowers users to take their big ideas and bring them to life, completely effortlessly."



Discover a World of Entertainment and Inspiration on the Go
Whether playing games or watching videos, Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra's 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display delivers an entertainment experience that is immersive and portable. Galaxy Tab S9 series' HDR10+ ensures scene-by-scene, frame-by-frame tone optimization with a wide range of colors and brightness. The dynamic refresh rate of the Galaxy Tab S9 series automatically calibrates from 60 to 120 Hz to balance smooth responsiveness with optimized battery efficiency. Eye Comfort also reduces eye strain with low blue light, reduced by more than 70 percent. 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 with sound by AKG speaker system and Dolby Atmos immersive sound. To ensure a cinematic sound experience, Galaxy Tab S9 users can also choose from customized sound settings for gaming, listening to music, taking video calls and more. For those who want to take their work or 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 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 optimized 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 device comes with the one tool tablet users love and want most: the Galaxy S Pen. Both the Galaxy Tab S9 Galaxy Tab S9 series and S Pen are now IP68 rated for water and dust resistance, opening up more possibilities for where users can capture and express their ideas or get work done. With its pen-on-paper-like experience, S Pen now lets users intuitively 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 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. Two types of pen-tips are also available, a hard type for natural drawing experiences and a soft type for paper-like writing experiences.

The immersive displays of the Galaxy Tab S9 series are the ideal backdrop for any project. With Multi Window, up to three apps can display as an organized 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 traveling or working on the go, the Galaxy Tab S9 series' Book Cover Keyboard and DeX Mode 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 offers a PC layout with an easy-to-follow cursor, flexible window resizing and positioning, and Second Screen capabilities to mirror or extend the PC screen to your tablet. In a Google Meet 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-favorite GoodNotes 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 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. LumaFusion takes full advantage of Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra's expansive 14.6" screen to ensure editing videos is precise.

Clip Studio Painthas been transformed into a streamlined tablet interface for drawing, painting and more. Meanwhile, ArcSite 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 optimize 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 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 5.5 mm 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 Armor Aluminum. 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 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 minimizing its environmental impact, without compromise. Compared to previous generations, the Tab S9 series features a wider variety of recycled materials in both internal and external components.[21] They also come in a redesigned packaging box and the paper used for the packaging box is 100 percent recycled paper.

Availability and Offers
The Galaxy Tab S9 series is available for pre-order beginning July 26, with general availability starting August 11.

Preorder the Galaxy Tab S9 series and receive a free storage upgrade. Starting today, purchase a 256 GB Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra or Tab S9+ and receive a complimentary upgrade to the 512 GB version. Or select a 128 GB Tab S9 and be upgraded to the 256 GB version. Plus, receive up to $650 off any Galaxy Tab S9 series device with an eligible trade-in.

When preordering the Galaxy Tab S9 series, receive 50% off the purchase of a Book Cover Keyboard Slim. You can also receive $40 off a pair of Galaxy Buds2 Pro, when preordering any Galaxy Tab S9 device on Samsung.com or through the Shop Samsung App.

The Tab S9 series comes in two colors, Beige and Graphite, and three sizes: 14.6-inch on Tab S9 Ultra, 12.4-inch on Tab S9+, and 11-inch on Tab S9.

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra begins at $1,199.99 with 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB storage options. S9+ begins at $999.99, with 256 and 512 GB options. S9+ connected 5G option is available starting at $1,149.99. It will also feature eSIM and space for a physical SIM card, so you can easily switch between two different plans. S9 begins at $799.99 with 128 and 256 GB storage options.

The premium experience on any Galaxy Tab S9 is protected and supported by four generations of One UI and Android OS upgrades and by five years of security updates.



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[Tek-Check]

Over 1,000 for a big screen that is not 4K. Wow!

 

[wNotyarD]

It's good that Samsung is offering AMOLED in all models (*cough* Tab S7 and S8 non-plus *cough*), but them prices are absurd!

 

[TheLostSwede]

It's good that Samsung is offering AMOLED in all models (*cough* Tab S7 and S8 non-plus *cough*), but them prices are absurd!

Are you saying that you can get a very decent laptop for the same kind of money?
But the PC is dead...

 

[Tek-Check]

Are you saying that you can get a very decent laptop for the same kind of money?

Very much so, much better and powerful laptop - Asus Vivobook Pro with 4K OLED display from...Samsung
I would only ever buy a tablet with 4K screen and DolbyVision to watch streamed content and enjoy Plex media in bed, on a train, etc.
For 1,200 Ultra model does not seem to offer "Ultra" media experience.

 

[Chaitanya]

Tab S9 becomes 2nd behind recently launched M34 to get 4 OS updates and 5 years of security updates. These days Samsung in general has taken lessons from Apple and lowered the bar when it comes to repairability of their devices. Would rather buy a cheap laptop rather than any of these.

 

[Space Lynx]

Are you saying that you can get a very decent laptop for the same kind of money?
But the PC is dead...

I got a touchscreen 13th gen Intel i5 laptop for $290 recently. brand new at Microcenter 1080p IPS (screen looks surprisingly great)

I am going to have to tell Samsung to shove this one up their ass. my cpu is probably even faster in this laptop, cause Samsung chips are junk based on my galaxy a53 experience.

 

[TheLostSwede]

I am going to have to tell Samsung to shove this one up their ass. my cpu is probably even faster in this laptop, cause Samsung chips are junk based on my galaxy a53 experience.

It helps if you actually read the content of the news post before throwing around your opinions, as these tablets are based on Qualcomm chips.

 

[Deleted member 185088]

No information about resolution? I avoid AMOLED tablets due to their true resolution which 2/3 of an LCD.

 

[wNotyarD]

No information about resolution? I avoid AMOLED tablets due to their true resolution which 2/3 of an LCD.

According to GSMArena: 2560x1600 (274 ppi) for the S9, 2800x1752 (266 ppi) for the S9+ and 2960x1848 (239 ppi) for the S9U.

 

[vbq7qK68eyYAH4iR]

Tab S9 becomes 2nd behind recently launched M34 to get 4 OS updates and 5 years of security updates. These days Samsung in general has taken lessons from Apple and lowered the bar when it comes to repairability of their devices. Would rather buy a cheap laptop rather than any of these.

The Tab S8 also has that update policy, among many other devices Samsung sell. The only features that interest me, when comparing the S9 over the S8 is an IP rating and an AMOLED screen. Not a great improvement over an 18 month period. MSRP increase is disappointing as well.

Samsung Sets the New Standard With Four Generations of OS Upgrades To Ensure the Most Up-to-Date and More Secure Galaxy Experience

Select Galaxy users will now enjoy the latest mobile experience for longer with four generations of One UI and Android OS upgrades

news.samsung.com

 

[Space Lynx]

It helps if you actually read the content of the news post before throwing around your opinions, as these tablets are based on Qualcomm chips.

doesn't that make my argument stronger... paying a grand for something with less battery life and less power than my current work laptop which can be folded into a touchscreen... sure its not OLED, but eh, for 800 bucks cheaper im cool with that

 

[wNotyarD]

paying a grand for something with less battery life and less power than my current work laptop which can be folded into a touchscreen

I doubt very much a Galaxy Tab S lasts shorter in a charge than your laptop, frugal your laptop may be. Saying from experience with an used Tab S6 with the still excellent SD855.

 

[Space Lynx]

I doubt very much a Galaxy Tab S lasts shorter in a charge than your laptop, frugal your laptop may be. Saying from experience with an used Tab S6 with the still excellent SD855.

13th gen sipping power with ecores and low brightness on while typing/working i can get close 12 hours battery life. not as good as macbook at 18 hours, but mine is 700 dollars cheaper than a mac. no idea what tablets get, probably about the same I am guessing?

 

[wNotyarD]

13th gen sipping power with ecores and low brightness on while typing/working i can get close 12 hours battery life. not as good as macbook at 18 hours, but mine is 700 dollars cheaper than a mac. no idea what tablets get, probably about the same I am guessing?

12h? Alright, guess I underestimated running E-core only (I'm used to getting way less than that from my laptops, even when I had a U-series i5). But yes, getting 12h+ from 100% battery isn't any stretch.

 

[Totally]

doesn't that make my argument stronger... paying a grand for something with less battery life and less power than my current work laptop which can be folded into a touchscreen... sure its not OLED, but eh, for 800 bucks cheaper im cool with that

I'd happily fork over an extra 8 hundos for an AMOLED screen all day every day. I was stuck using a IPS loaner for bit and the thing had me doubting life. I've used IPS screen devices for a far longer time than I've used OLED, and don't recall them being that atrocious.

As a notepad, Samsung just does it better.

 

[Minus Infinity]

Sorry for that money 6 years of OS and 8 years of security updates. This is why I own iPad Pro, despite worse value for money.

 

[Space Lynx]

Sorry for that money 6 years of OS and 8 years of security updates. This is why I own iPad Pro, despite worse value for money.

yeah samsung has a bad habit of abandoning their tablets when it comes to security updates especially... not a fan of Apple, but I give them credit, at least their devices get updates for several years.

 

[Chaitanya]

The Tab S8 also has that update policy, among many other devices Samsung sell. The only features that interest me, when comparing the S9 over the S8 is an IP rating and an AMOLED screen. Not a great improvement over an 18 month period. MSRP increase is disappointing as well.

Samsung Sets the New Standard With Four Generations of OS Upgrades To Ensure the Most Up-to-Date and More Secure Galaxy Experience

Select Galaxy users will now enjoy the latest mobile experience for longer with four generations of One UI and Android OS upgrades

news.samsung.com

I thought they were all 3 OS updates with security updates for 4 years. In general though these tablets are not worth the asking price compared to Apple(unfortunately).

 

[Space Lynx]

I thought they were all 3 OS updates with security updates for 4 years. In general though these tablets are not worth the asking price compared to Apple(unfortunately).

this is a relatively new development imo, if im not mistaken, samsung only set this new standard for themselves two years ago? and my a53g is supposed to have monthly updates... but they only come once every 3-4 months... really crappy if you ask me.

 

[vbq7qK68eyYAH4iR]

I thought they were all 3 OS updates with security updates for 4 years. In general though these tablets are not worth the asking price compared to Apple(unfortunately).

For me, my Tab S8 was worth it. I bought a 512GB SDcard for $99 and put all my ripped CDs, a rotating assortment of ripped DVDs, roms and emulators for play. These are things i can't do on an iPad, so this was my only choice. It has been a great purchase that i use frequently without a concern for space or access to the internet. My use cases for the Tab S8 can't be done with an iPad. While the update policy is the best android offers, quarterly security updates is a pretty crappy policy, especially for the price. Unfortunately, it's the best there is.

 

[Logoffon]

The Tab S8 also has that update policy, among many other devices Samsung sell. The only features that interest me, when comparing the S9 over the S8 is an IP rating and an AMOLED screen. Not a great improvement over an 18 month period. MSRP increase is disappointing as well.

Samsung Sets the New Standard With Four Generations of OS Upgrades To Ensure the Most Up-to-Date and More Secure Galaxy Experience

Select Galaxy users will now enjoy the latest mobile experience for longer with four generations of One UI and Android OS upgrades

news.samsung.com

It's not that the S8 being a big upgrade over S7 either, besides a jump from SD865+ to SD8G1 and a 12MP front facing camera (instead of 8MP).
The base model S9 also somehow loses the ultrawide camera that's been on since Tab S6...

 

[Deleted member 185088]

According to GSMArena: 2560x1600 (274 ppi) for the S9, 2800x1752 (266 ppi) for the S9+ and 2960x1848 (239 ppi) for the S9U.

Thank you.
Seems too low for an AMOLED unfortunately, somehow Samsung doesn't seem to improve this part.

 

[wNotyarD]

Thank you.
Seems too low for an AMOLED unfortunately, somehow Samsung doesn't seem to improve this part.

16:10 2.5K is low? I mean, I know it's a pentile matrix but even so. I have ABSOLUTELY no issues with my Tab S6 with the exact same resolution, and it doesn't even have of their newer fast refresh screens.
Also, if Sammy is already gouging out their price tags, just imagine what they'd be if they slapped 4K (or higher) screens on those Tabs.

If I were to argue Samsung not improving, it'd be on the basis of still staying on the same resolution of a 2019 device.

 

[Deleted member 185088]

16:10 2.5K is low? I mean, I know it's a pentile matrix but even so. I have ABSOLUTELY no issues with my Tab S6 with the exact same resolution, and it doesn't even have of their newer fast refresh screens.
Also, if Sammy is already gouging out their price tags, just imagine what they'd be if they slapped 4K (or higher) screens on those Tabs.

If I were to argue Samsung not improving, it'd be on the basis of still staying on the same resolution of a 2019 device.

It is for me as I use tablet for reading, when I first got a Tab S6 I was really disappointed by the resolution, it was simply not sharp enough. For media consumption it's great though, nothing beats OLED.

No need for 4k they just need to use the resolution of the Ultra for 11" version and the "problem" is solved.