Resolution
2800 x 1752 px
Weight
586 g
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB features Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 256GB processor, 12GB RAM with 256GB storage, 12.4" display, 10090 mAh battery, 13 MP & 8 MP main camera.
4" display versus 11", while weighs 88g more at 586g. Against the Tab S8 Ultra, has 12GB RAM compared to Tab S8 Ultra's 16GB, and offers 256GB storage compared to 512GB, and has 10,090mAh battery compared to Tab S8 Ultra's 11,200mAh, and has a more compact 12.4" screen, and is 142g lighter. Compared to the Tab S9 Plus, the Tab S9 Plus 256GB offers 256GB storage compared to 512GB. The Tab S9 Ultra has 12GB RAM compared to Tab S9 Ultra's 16GB, and the Tab S11 Ultra has 12GB RAM compared to Tab S11 Ultra's 16GB.
When compared to competing devices, the Tab S9 Plus 256GB packs a larger 10,090mAh battery (+580mAh), while features a larger 12.4" display versus 12.1". Against the Pad 7 from Xiaomi, the Tab S9 Plus 256GB packs a larger 10,090mAh battery (+1,240mAh). Versus the Moto Pad 60 Pro, the Tab S9 Plus 256GB has a more compact 12.4" screen, and is 34g lighter. When matched against the Tab Extreme from Lenovo, it has 10,090mAh battery compared to Tab Extreme's 12,300mAh, while the Fossibot DT3 5G comparison shows it has 10,090mAh battery compared to Fossibot DT3 5G's 21,560mAh.
Design
| Weight i | 586 g (8 others) |
| Thickness i | 5.7 mm (8 others) |
| Width i | 285.4 mm (5 others) |
| Height i | 185.4 mm (6 others) |
| Volume i | 301.61 cm³ (3 others) |
| Stylus Included i | ✔ (113 others) |
| Has A Detachable Keyboard i | ✖ |
| Has A Backlit Keyboard i | ✖ |
| Water resistance i | Water resistant (66 others) |
Display
| Screen Size i | 12.4" (13 others) |
| Resolution i | 2800 x 1752 px (6 others) |
| Pixel Density i | 266 ppi (9 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 | 256GB (164 others) |
| RAM i | 12GB (73 others) |
| Chipset (soc) name i | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 256GB |
| Gpu name i | Adreno 740 256GB |
| 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) 256GB |
Cameras
| Megapixels (main camera) i | 13 MP & 8 MP (19 others) |
| Megapixels (front camera) i | 12MP (45 others) |
| Video recording (main camera) i | 2160 x 60 fps (54 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 stereo speakers i | ✔ (621 others) |
| Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack i | ✖ |
Battery
| Battery Power i | 10090 mAh (10 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 256GB |
| 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 Plus 256GB take to charge?
At 1.3 hours, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB ranks #1 out of 51 — see ranking tablet products — one of the Lowest charge time in this category, 50% below the category average.
How much RAM does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB have?
At 12GB, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB is 95% above the category average for RAM, ranking #68 out of 774 — see ranking tablet products.
How many megapixels does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB front camera have?
At 12MP, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB 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 Plus 256GB?
At 2027 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2), the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB 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 Plus 256GB?
At 4 nm (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2) 256GB, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB is 72% below the category average for semiconductor size, ranking #536 out of 667 — see ranking tablet products.
How big is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB battery?
At 10090 mAh, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB is 29% above the category average for battery capacity, ranking #106 out of 728 — see ranking tablet products.
How big is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB screen?
At 12.4", the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB is 19% above the category average for screen size, ranking #69 out of 774 — see ranking tablet products.
How heavy is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB?
At 586 g, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB is 16% above the category average for weight, ranking #560 out of 774 — see ranking tablet products.
How much storage does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB offer?
At 256GB, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB is 15% above the category average for storage, ranking #123 out of 769 — see ranking tablet products.
What is the pixel density of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB?
At 266 ppi, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB is 14% above the category average for pixel density, ranking #205 out of 745 — see ranking tablet products.
What is the refresh rate of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB?
At 120Hz, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB 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 Plus 256GB main camera have?
At 13 MP & 8 MP, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB 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 Plus 256GB have a 3.5mm headphone jack?
No, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack. However, 65% of tablets do.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB support fast charging?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB supports fast charging. This feature is found in 77% of tablets.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB have an external memory slot?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB has an external memory slot. This feature is found in 79% of tablets.
How does it compare?
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB's front camera megapixels compare to similar tabletss?
At 12MP, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB leads the OnePlus Pad 2 (8MP) by 33%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB's single-core Geekbench 6 score compare to similar tabletss?
At 2027 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2), the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB leads the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus (1360 (Samsung Exynos 1580)) by 33%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB's refresh rate compare to similar tabletss?
At 120Hz, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB leads the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus (90Hz) by 25%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB's pixel density compare to similar tabletss?
At 266 ppi, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB trails the Xiaomi Pad 7 (344 ppi) by 23%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB's battery capacity compare to similar tabletss?
At 10090 mAh, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB leads the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (8000 mAh) by 21%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB's weight compare to similar tabletss?
At 586 g, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB trails the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (498 g) by 15%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB's screen size compare to similar tabletss?
At 12.4", the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 256GB leads the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (11") by 11%.