Samsung Galaxy Tab S9Graphite
Samsung · Released January 1, 2023

Galaxy Tab S9

Samsung's 11-inch 2023 Tab S9 has an AMOLED, IP68 and an S Pen; Samsung now sells the Tab S11 instead.

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8.0/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Buy the Galaxy Tab S9 used or on clearance if you want a compact AMOLED Android tablet with a pen: Samsung's US store no longer lists it, and the Tab S11 has replaced it. It has a bright 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED, an included S Pen, good speakers and IP68. Skip it if you want long battery life, because it managed 9 h 14 min in a web-browsing test even locked at 60Hz. It's slower than an older iPad Air, and there's no charger in the box.

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Key specs
Display type
Dynamic AMOLED
Rear camera
13 MP
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Size
11" (279 mm)
Resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels
Brightness
600 nits
Performance
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
GPU
Adreno 740
RAM
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
OS
Android 13
Audio
Bluetooth
5.3
Battery
149 h
Battery
Capacity
8400 mAh
Body
Weight
1.1 lb (498 g)
Dimensions
165.8 × 254.3 × 5.9 mm
IP rating
IP68
Colors
Graphite
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display11" (279 mm)Dynamic AMOLED 2X
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 212 GB RAM · Adreno 740
Main camera13 MP13 MP · wide
RAM / storage12 GB · 256 GBAndroid 13
Battery8,400 mAh8400 mAh
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Galaxy Tab S9 used or on clearance if you want a compact AMOLED Android tablet with a pen: Samsung's US store no longer lists it, and the Tab S11 has replaced it. It has a bright 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED, an included S Pen, good speakers and IP68. Skip it if you want long battery life, because it managed 9 h 14 min in a web-browsing test even locked at 60Hz. It's slower than an older iPad Air, and there's no charger in the box.

Best for

Android users who want a small, water-resistant AMOLED tablet with an S Pen at a used price.

Not for

Anyone who wants top battery life or flagship speed.

Main strengthBright 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED
Main weaknessSamsung no longer sells it new (Oct 8, 2026)
Reasons to buy
Bright 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED
S Pen in the box
IP68 dust and water resistance
Good speakers
Reasons to avoid
Samsung no longer sells it new (Oct 8, 2026)
9 h 14 min in a web-browsing test, even at 60Hz
Slower than the older iPad Air, and no charger included
Measured view8.0/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Trusted Reviews4.5/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 ReviewLewis Painter · Nov 2023Read on Trusted Reviews ↗
WIRED7/10
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 Series Review: Pricey, Powerful TabletsJulian Chokkattu · Aug 2023Read on WIRED ↗
Tom's Guide4/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 reviewAlex Wawro · Jul 2023Read on Tom's Guide ↗
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How it stacks up

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iPad Air 11-inch (M4)
AlternativeiPad Air 11-inch (M4)
Display
11"11"
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2M4
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
This deviceGalaxy Tab S9
VS
iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
AlternativeiPad Air 11-inch (M3)
Display
11"11"
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2M3
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
This deviceGalaxy Tab S9
VS
iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
AlternativeiPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Display
11"11"
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2M2
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Product data

Full specifications

125 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
Dynamic AMOLED
Pixel density
274
Screen-to-body
83.2%
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Brightness
600
Contrast
∞ Infinity
Color gamut
98.3%

Performance

CPU
8

Battery & Charging

Charging
45
Wireless charging
✕
Removable battery
✕
Charging port
USB Type-C

Camera

Rear camera
13 MP
Front camera
Yes
Video
Features
8K: No · 4K: Up to 30FPS · 1080p: Up to 60FPS

Network

Cellular
Yes
SIM
Nano

Connectivity

Wi‑Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Bluetooth
5.3
NFC
✕
Headphone jack
✕
Ports
  • USB Type-C
  • - Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG

Sensors & Security

Sensors
- Hall-effect sensor - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint
Biometrics
Fingerprint scanner: Yes, in-display
Infrared
✕

Body

Dimensions
254.3 x 165.8 x 5.9 mm
Colors
  • Gray
  • Yellow
Build
Metal
Water resistance
IP68
Speakers
4.0

Software & Launch

Operating system
Android 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)
Released
2023

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Multi
5838
Geekbench 6 Single
2093
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