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Students and everyday users who want a premium 11-inch tablet with a proper AMOLED screen, an included stylus and long software support, without the weight or bulk of a 14-inch model.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9

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About the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9

The Galaxy Tab S9 is the sensible middle of Samsung's premium tablet line, and the most significant change it brought was giving the standard 11-inch model an AMOLED screen instead of the LCD its predecessor used. Blacks are properly black, HDR films have real punch, and the 120Hz panel makes scrolling and pen strokes feel immediate. At 498g and 5.9mm it is genuinely comfortable to hold for an evening of reading or streaming, which the larger Ultra never manages. Samsung bundles the S Pen, so handwritten notes, PDF mark-up and sketching work out of the box, and DeX is there if you want a windowed desktop with a keyboard cover. IP68 protection is a real differentiator at this size. The compromises are predictable: a single rear camera that is fine for document scanning and little else, no headphone socket, and a battery that is dependable rather than enormous. Launched in 2023 on Android 13 with four guaranteed OS upgrades and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 that still runs everything smoothly, it has aged better than most Android tablets of its era.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 vs Galaxy Tab S9 FE - Key Differences

Feature Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
Display 11.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2560×1600, 120Hz 10.9-inch LCD, 2304×1440, 90Hz
Chipset Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy Exynos 1380
Battery 8,400 mAh, 45W wired charging 8,000 mAh, 45W wired charging
Weight 498 g (Wi-Fi) 523 g
Dimensions 254.3 × 165.8 × 5.9 mm 254.3 × 165.8 × 6.5 mm
Storage options 128GB or 256GB with 8GB/12GB RAM, plus microSD 128GB or 256GB with 6GB/8GB RAM, plus microSD
Rear camera 13MP wide 8MP wide
SIM-free price Not available From £314.99

Frequently asked questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 worth buying?
Yes, for most people it is the best-judged tablet in the Tab S9 family. You get the AMOLED screen, 120Hz smoothness, IP68 rating and bundled S Pen from the Ultra in a 498g body you can actually hold. Only step up to the Ultra if you specifically need a 14.6-inch screen for split-screen work.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 come with the S Pen?
Yes, the S Pen is included in the box with 2.8ms latency, and it charges and stores by clipping magnetically to the back of the tablet. There is no pairing or battery to worry about. The keyboard cover is sold separately as an accessory.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 have expandable storage?
Yes, it has a dedicated microSD slot that supports cards up to 1TB, so you can add space for offline films, photo libraries and project files. Internal storage comes in 128GB and 256GB options with 8GB or 12GB of RAM. There is no 3.5mm headphone socket, so wired listening needs a USB-C adapter.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 waterproof?
It is rated IP68, meaning it is dust tight and survives immersion in fresh water to 1.5 metres for up to 30 minutes. Very few tablets from any manufacturer offer this. It is designed for spills and rain rather than deliberate submersion.
How long will the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 receive updates?
Samsung promised four major Android version upgrades and five years of security patches from its Android 13 launch, which carries the operating system to Android 17. That is a longer runway than almost any rival Android tablet of the same generation offers.
Should I buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 or the Galaxy Tab S9 FE?
The Tab S9 has the better screen by a clear margin, with a 120Hz AMOLED panel at 2560×1600 against the FE's 90Hz LCD at 2304×1440, and it uses the far quicker Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 rather than an Exynos 1380. Both include the S Pen, carry IP68 ratings and take microSD cards, so the FE is the pragmatic choice for note-taking, streaming and homework. Choose the Tab S9 if screen quality, gaming or heavy multitasking matter to you.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Specifications

General

Dimensions

254.3 x 165.8 x 5.9

Weight

498 g

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)

Operating System

Android 13, up to 4 major upgrades, One UI 6

Colours

Beige, Graphite

Radio

No

Body

Beige, Graphite

Camera

Primary Camera Megapixels

13

Primary Camera

13 , f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF

Primary Camera Video

4K@30fs, 1080@30fs

Selfie Camera Features

HDR

Primary Selfie Camera

12 , f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)

Video Resolution

2160

Selfie Video Resolution

4K@30fs, 1080@30fs

Display

Type

Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+

Display Size

11.0

Display Resolution

1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~274 ppi density)

Display Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass

CPU & Memory

Chipset

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

GPU

Adreno 740

CPU

Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)

Memory Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Internal Storage

128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)

3.5mm Jack

No

Connectivity & Data

2G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66

5G

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Network Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE

USB

USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connector

NFC

No

GPS

GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS

Battery

Battery

8400

Charging

45W wired

Other

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass