Release date, rumors, specs, all we know so far

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 sequence ought to be the following set of flagship Android tablets from the South Korean tech large. Samsung launched three new fashions within the Galaxy Tab S8 sequence final yr. It was the primary time that the corporate launched an “Extremely” class pill with the huge Galaxy Tab S8 Extremely, full with premium specs and high-end pricing to tackle Apple’s iPad Professional. Expectations are even greater for Samsung’s 2023 pill flagships. Right here’s every thing we all know in regards to the Galaxy Tab S9 sequence up to now.

If rumors are appropriate, Samsung is certainly making ready three new fashions within the Galaxy Tab S9 line. In keeping with GalaxyClub, a good supply of Samsung leaks, the corporate’s new pill sequence will mirror the Galaxy Tab S8 line and encompass the Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, and Galaxy Tab S9 Extremely. The Dutch publication additionally posted the mannequin numbers for the sequence. You’ll be able to see these beneath:

• Galaxy Tab S9: SM-X710 (Wi-Fi), SM-X716B (5G International), SM-X718U (5G US)
• Galaxy Tab S9 Plus: SM-X810 (Wi-Fi), SM-X816B (5G International), SM-X818U (5G US)
• Galaxy Tab S9 Extremely: SM-X910 (Wi-Fi), SM-X916B (5G International), SM-X918U (5G US)

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 — July 31, 2019
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 — August 5, 2020
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S8  — February 9, 2022

Samsung debuted the Galaxy Tab S8 sequence alongside the Galaxy S22 sequence in early 2022. Nonetheless, no new pill bulletins accompanied the Galaxy S23 launch earlier this yr. That’s in all probability as a result of Samsung is anticipated to launch the Galaxy Tab S9 sequence within the second half of the yr, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. This data comes courtesy of The Elec, which reported final October that Samsung postponed the event of the brand new tablets because of the financial slowdown and weakened demand for tech merchandise. Because of this, the Tab S9 sequence launch apparently acquired pushed additional into 2023.

We’ll hold an eye fixed out for extra rumors relating to the launch of the Galaxy Tab S9 sequence and replace this text with any potential launch data.

Design

Sadly, the design of the Galaxy Tab S9 sequence stays a thriller for now. There are not any leaked renders or schematics that inform us what the tablets will appear like. It’s very seemingly that Samsung will persist with the identical aesthetics because the Galaxy Tab S8 sequence. Which means that the Galaxy Tab S9 Extremely might function a show notch once more, whereas the Tab S9 and S9 Plus go along with the punch-hole-in-the-bezel design. After all, these are our assumptions, and we’ll have to attend for extra credible data to floor for the design particulars of the Tab S9 sequence.

Whereas we don’t have a lot information in regards to the design of the brand new Samsung tablets, we’ve began to see some specs courtesy of early Galaxy Tab S9 leaks.

An unique report from SamMobile claimed in February that the Galaxy Tab S9 sequence would have an IP67 score. That’s a big improve since Samsung’s flagship tablets haven’t featured water resistance till now.

In the meantime, a tipster named Revegnus on Twitter revealed that the Tab S9 Extremely can be powered by an overclocked model of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, the identical one discovered on the Galaxy S23 sequence. In comparison with the common Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy will increase the first clock velocity by .16GHz and the GPU clock velocity by 39MHz. It’s basically like a “Plus” variant of Qualcomm’s prime chip.

Other than the processor, the leaker additionally outed the Galaxy Tab S9 Extremely’s battery measurement. In keeping with them, the pill might be geared up with a ten,880mAh battery, barely smaller than the 11,220mAh battery of the Tab S8 Extremely. It’s nonetheless larger than the 2022 iPad Professional’s 10,758mAh battery and may make for a long-lasting pill.

Sadly, we don’t know far more in regards to the Galaxy Tab S9 sequence. Will the bottom Tab S9 mannequin get an improve to an OLED show this time? Will Samsung preserve the 11-inch, 12.4-inch, and 14.6-inch sizes throughout the three fashions? Will all of them function smaller batteries or the brand new “for Galaxy” chip? These and plenty of extra questions stay unanswered in regards to the Galaxy Tab S9 sequence. Watch this area for extra data as and when leaks reveal new particulars in regards to the tablets.

As soon as once more, there’s no data on pricing for the Galaxy Tab S9 sequence. Nonetheless, we count on Samsung to ask for at the least the identical amount of money because the Galaxy Tab S8 lineup. Which means the common Tab S9 mannequin ought to value round $699, the Tab S9 Plus might begin at $899, and the Tab s9 Extremely ought to be the costliest of the lot at $1,099+. Nothing is about in stone, although. Samsung could or could not alter the costs of the brand new tablets.

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