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Students, illustrators and hybrid workers who want the biggest Android screen available for split-screen study, mark-up and DeX desktop work, and who will keep it on a desk or stand rather than carry it everywhere.

14.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen gives you a genuine laptop-sized canvas for split-screen work and films
S Pen included in the box with 2.8ms latency, so note-taking and sketching cost nothing extra
IP68 water and dust resistance, a rarity among tablets of any size

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 256GB

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No UK retailers currently stock the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra in 256GB.

About the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is the largest tablet Samsung sells, and the 14.6-inch AMOLED panel is the entire reason to want one. It is closer in footprint to a 15-inch laptop than to an iPad, which makes it superb for split-screen work, comics, sheet music and film watching, and awkward for reading in bed at 732g. Samsung includes the S Pen in the box rather than charging extra for it, and it clips magnetically to the back, so note-taking and mark-up are available from day one. DeX turns the tablet into a windowed desktop when you pair the keyboard cover, which is where the extra screen area finally pays off. This generation also brought IP68 water and dust resistance, unusual in any tablet. The trade-offs are honest ones: the cameras are functional rather than good, the dual selfie camera sits in a visible notch, and one-handed use is out of the question. Launched in 2023 on Android 13 with four guaranteed OS upgrades, it still has a useful software runway and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 that handles anything Android asks of it.

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

Feature	Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra	Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
Display	14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2960×1848, 120Hz	11.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2560×1600, 120Hz
Battery	11,200 mAh, 45W wired charging	8,400 mAh, 45W wired charging
Weight	732 g (Wi-Fi)	498 g (Wi-Fi)
Dimensions	326.4 × 208.6 × 5.5 mm	254.3 × 165.8 × 5.9 mm
Storage options	256GB, 512GB, 1TB, plus microSD	128GB, 256GB, plus microSD
Rear camera	13MP wide + 8MP ultrawide	13MP wide
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
SIM-free price	Not available	From £389.00

Frequently asked questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra worth buying?

Yes, if you genuinely want a 14.6-inch screen and will use the S Pen and DeX desktop mode. It remains one of very few tablets this size with an AMOLED display, IP68 protection and a stylus included as standard. If you mostly browse, stream and read, the smaller Tab S9 does the same job for far less bulk.

Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra come with the S Pen?

Yes, the S Pen is included in the box at no extra cost, unlike Apple's Pencil. It has 2.8ms latency, needs no charging or pairing, and attaches magnetically to the rear of the tablet. The keyboard cover, however, is a separate accessory.

Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra waterproof?

It carries an IP68 rating, meaning it is dust tight and can survive immersion in fresh water up to 1.5 metres for 30 minutes. That is rare for a tablet and makes it far more relaxed around kitchens, bathrooms and poolsides. It is protection against accidents, not an invitation to take it swimming.

Can the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra use a SIM or mobile data?

Yes. Samsung sells both a Wi-Fi only version and a 5G version, and the 5G model takes a data SIM or eSIM so you can use it away from Wi-Fi. Check which variant you are looking at, because the Wi-Fi model cannot be upgraded to cellular later. Both versions have a dedicated microSD slot for storage expansion.

How long will the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra get software updates?

It launched on Android 13 with One UI and Samsung committed to four major Android version upgrades plus five years of security patches. That takes the operating system through to Android 17. It is the longest support promise of any large Android tablet from its generation.

Should I get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra or the Galaxy Tab S9?

They share the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, IP68 rating, 120Hz AMOLED technology and bundled S Pen, so day-to-day speed and pen feel are identical. The Ultra gives you a 14.6-inch screen, a much larger 11,200mAh battery, an extra ultrawide rear camera and up to 1TB of storage, but it weighs 732g against 498g. Buy the Ultra for multitasking and media on a laptop-sized canvas, and the Tab S9 if you want something you can comfortably hold.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Specifications

General

Dimensions

326.4 x 208.6 x 5.5

Weight

732 g

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)

Operating System

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

Colours

Beige, Graphite

Radio

Body

Beige, Graphite

Camera

Primary Camera Megapixels

Primary Camera Video

4K@30fs, 1080@30fs

Second Camera

13 , f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF 8 , f/2.2, (ultrawide)

Selfie Camera Features

HDR

Primary Selfie Camera

12 , f/2.2, 26mm (wide) 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

14.6

Display Resolution

1848 x 2960 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~239 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

256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)

3.5mm Jack

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

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO - cellular model only

Battery

11200

Charging

45W wired

Other

Sensors

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