Launch report · Samsung

Galaxy Tab S9: The 11" AMOLED Tab S9 entry — IP68 and S Pen at $800.

SpecEagle Editorial·Aug 2023·$800·Score 80/100

Galaxy Tab S9 brought AMOLED to the base-tier Tab S for the first time — a flagship-feel 11" Android slate at $800.

Key specs at launch

Display

11.0" AMOLED 120 Hz

Chipset

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Memory

8 GB · 128 GB

Main cam

13 MP

Battery

8,400 mAh

Weight

498 g

What stands out

First base-tier Tab S with AMOLED.
IP68 + S Pen.
11" compact size.
4 OS updates.

What to watch

$800 price.
Cameras basic.
Single rear camera (no ultrawide).
No jack.

The phone it has to beat

iPhone 16 Pro Max

$1,199 · score 91/100