Resolution
2560 x 1600 px
Weight
498 g
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) features Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (128GB / 8GB RAM) processor, 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, 11" display, 8400 mAh battery, 13 MP main camera.
Against the Tab S8 Ultra, has 8GB RAM compared to Tab S8 Ultra's 16GB, and offers 128GB storage compared to 512GB, and has 8,400mAh battery compared to Tab S8 Ultra's 11,200mAh, and has a more compact 11" screen, and is 230g lighter. Compared to the Tab S9 Plus, the Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) has 8GB RAM compared to Tab S9 Plus's 12GB, while offers 128GB storage compared to 512GB. The Tab S9 Ultra has 8GB RAM compared to Tab S9 Ultra's 16GB, and the Tab S11 Ultra has 8GB RAM compared to Tab S11 Ultra's 16GB.
When compared to competing devices, the Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) offers 128GB storage compared to 512GB, while packs a larger 8,400mAh battery (+3,322mAh), while features a larger 11" display versus 8.3", while weighs 201g more at 498g. Against the iPad Air 13 (2024) Wi-Fi + Cellular from Apple, the Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) offers 128GB storage compared to 1024GB. Versus the iPad Air 11 (2024) Wi-Fi + Cellular, the Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) offers 128GB storage compared to 1024GB, and packs a larger 8,400mAh battery (+794mAh). When matched against the iPad Air 13 (2025) Wi-Fi + Cellular from Apple, it offers 128GB storage compared to 1024GB, while the iPad Air (2022) comparison shows it offers 128GB storage compared to 256GB.
Design
| Weight i | 498 g (6 others) |
| Thickness i | 5.9 mm (12 others) |
| Width i | 254.3 mm (8 others) |
| Height i | 165.8 mm (10 others) |
| Volume i | 248.76 cm³ (3 others) |
| Stylus Included i | ✔ (113 others) |
| Has A Detachable Keyboard i | ✔ (52 others) |
| Has A Backlit Keyboard i | ✖ |
| Water resistance i | Water resistant (66 others) |
Display
| Screen Size i | 11" (92 others) |
| Resolution i | 2560 x 1600 px (79 others) |
| Pixel Density i | 274 ppi (26 others) |
| Display Type i | OLED/AMOLED (78 others) |
| Refresh Rate i | 120Hz (101 others) |
| Has branded damage resistant glass i | ✔ (143 others) |
| Has anti reflection coating i | ✔ (197 others) |
| Supports hdr10 i | ✔ (112 others) |
Performance
| Internal Storage i | 128GB (163 others) |
| RAM i | 8GB (175 others) |
| Chipset (soc) name i | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (128GB / 8GB RAM) |
| Gpu name i | Adreno 740 (128GB / 8GB RAM) |
| CPU Speed i | 1 x 3.2 GHz & 4 x 2.8 GHz & 3 x 2 GHz (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2) (15 others) |
| Geekbench 6 Result (single) i | 2027 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2) (15 others) |
| Has an external memory slot i | ✔ (573 others) |
| Semiconductor size i | 4 nm (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2) (128GB / 8GB RAM) |
Cameras
| Megapixels (main camera) i | 13 MP (152 others) |
| Megapixels (front camera) i | 12MP (45 others) |
| Video recording (main camera) i | 2160 x 30 fps (96 others) |
| Has a flash i | ✔ (437 others) |
| Has a front camera i | ✔ (762 others) |
| Has a built in hdr mode i | ✔ (601 others) |
| Can create panoramas in camera i | ✔ (451 others) |
| Supports slow motion video recording i | ✔ (367 others) |
| Has touch autofocus i | ✔ (547 others) |
Audio
| Has aptx i | ✔ (25 others) |
| Has stereo speakers i | ✔ (621 others) |
| Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack i | ✖ |
| Number of microphones i | 2 (116 others) |
Battery
| Battery Power i | 8400 mAh (8 others) |
| Battery Life i | 15 hours (18 others) |
| Supports Fast Charging i | ✔ (386 others) |
| Has wireless charging i | ✖ |
| Charge time i | 1.3 hours (22 others) |
| Has a battery level indicator i | ✔ (770 others) |
| Has a rechargeable battery i | ✔ (772 others) |
| Has a removable battery i | ✖ |
Connectivity & Features
| Release date i | 2 years ago07/26/2023 (128GB / 8GB RAM) |
| Wi fi version i | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) (25 others) |
| Charging speed i | 45W (24 others) |
| Sim cards i | 1 SIM (389 others) |
| Has mail privacy protection i | ✖ |
| Has on device machine learning i | ✔ (413 others) |
| Has clipboard warnings i | ✔ (331 others) |
| Has location privacy options i | ✔ (331 others) |
| Has camera/microphone privacy options i | ✔ (347 others) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) take to charge?
At 1.3 hours, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) ranks #1 out of 51 — see ranking tablet products — one of the Lowest charge time in this category, 50% below the category average.
How many megapixels does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) front camera have?
At 12MP, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) is 82% above the category average for front camera megapixels, ranking #64 out of 744 — see ranking tablet products.
What is the single-core Geekbench 6 score of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM)?
At 2027 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2), the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) is 73% above the category average for single-core Geekbench 6 score, ranking #63 out of 332 — see ranking tablet products.
What is the semiconductor size of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM)?
At 4 nm (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2) (128GB / 8GB RAM), the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) is 72% below the category average for semiconductor size, ranking #536 out of 667 — see ranking tablet products.
How much storage does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) offer?
At 128GB, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) is 42% below the category average for storage, ranking #288 out of 769 — see ranking tablet products.
How much RAM does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) have?
At 8GB, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) is 30% above the category average for RAM, ranking #143 out of 774 — see ranking tablet products.
What is the battery life of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM)?
At 15 hours, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) is 24% above the category average for battery life, ranking #22 out of 163 — see ranking tablet products.
What is the pixel density of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM)?
At 274 ppi, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) is 18% above the category average for pixel density, ranking #148 out of 745 — see ranking tablet products.
What is the refresh rate of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM)?
At 120Hz, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) is 12% above the category average for refresh rate, ranking #75 out of 306 — see ranking tablet products.
How many megapixels does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) main camera have?
At 13 MP, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) is 12% above the category average for main camera megapixels, ranking #76 out of 748 — see ranking tablet products.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) have a 3.5mm headphone jack?
No, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack. However, 65% of tablets do.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) support fast charging?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) supports fast charging. This feature is found in 77% of tablets.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) have an external memory slot?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) has an external memory slot. This feature is found in 79% of tablets.
How does it compare?
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM)'s main camera megapixels compare to similar tabletss?
At 13 MP, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) trails the Ulefone Armor Pad Pro (48 MP) by 73%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM)'s semiconductor size compare to similar tabletss?
At 4 nm (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2) (128GB / 8GB RAM), the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) trails the Ulefone Armor Pad Pro (12 nm (MediaTek MT8788)) by 67%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM)'s front camera megapixels compare to similar tabletss?
At 12MP, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) trails the Ulefone Armor Pad Pro (32MP) by 63%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM)'s charging speed compare to similar tabletss?
At 45W, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) leads the Doogee Tab G6 Pro (18W) by 60%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM)'s pixel density compare to similar tabletss?
At 274 ppi, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) leads the Ulefone Armor Pad Pro (189 ppi) by 31%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM)'s screen size compare to similar tabletss?
At 11", the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) leads the Ulefone Armor Pad Pro (8") by 27%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM)'s refresh rate compare to similar tabletss?
At 120Hz, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) leads the Alldocube iPlay 70E (90Hz) by 25%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM)'s battery capacity compare to similar tabletss?
At 8400 mAh, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) leads the Alldocube iPlay 70E (7000 mAh) by 17%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM)'s weight compare to similar tabletss?
At 498 g, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB / 8GB RAM) leads the Ulefone Armor Pad Pro (560 g) by 11%.