We expect Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra to land in our markets later this year. It builds on the success of the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. Thus, this generation of tablet is rumored to boast impressive performance and durability upgrades. 

Below, we have compiled what we know about the device to help you make a better purchase decision.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Key Specs

Price in Kenya	KSh139,400
Display size	14.6 inches Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Chipset	Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
SIM	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Connectivity Options	GSM / HSPA / LTE/5G
Operating System	Android 13, One UI 5.1
RAM	12 GB
Storage	256 GB
MicroSD Card Slot	microSDXC
Back Camera	13  MP+6MP
Front Camera	12 MP (wide) + 12 MP (ultrawide)
3.5mm headphone jack	YES
USB Port	USB Type-C 3.2
Fingerprint scanner	side-mounted
Battery capacity	11200 mAh Battery
Charging speed	45W wired, 100% in 82 min (advertised)
Available Colors	Graphite

Powerful Custom Chipset

The next Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra will be powered by the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU as the Galaxy S23 series, claims trustworthy leaker Ice Universe. This robust and energy-efficient processor will provide outstanding performance and longer battery life.

The upcoming Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is believed to start at 16GB of RAM and may offer even greater RAM options. The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra was available with up to 16GB of RAM.

 Water Resistance IP68

The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra’s IP68 dust and water resistance designation is a significant improvement. With the addition of this capability, the Samsung tablet is now in direct rivalry with Apple’s iPad Pro.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Body and Screen Size

While the new tablet has several exciting enhancements, some of its previous model’s specifications are anticipated to remain. The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra will likely have the same 14.6-inch display and 208.6 x 326.4 x 5.5mm body measurements as the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.

The 2,960 x 1,848-pixel display resolution will also not change, giving a bright 120% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage.

 Battery Power

Like the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is anticipated to include an 11,200mAh battery and support 45W rapid charging.

 Additional Features

The upcoming tablet will also include an S Pen with Bluetooth 5.1 integration, offering enhanced capabilities and user experience.

With all the added features, the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is expected to weigh approximately 11 grams more than its predecessor, at 737g.

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is a significant advancement in tablets. It is ready to threaten the iPad Pro’s hegemony thanks to its powerful CPU, more RAM, IP68 water resistance, and several enhancements. The new tablet adds several interesting new features while maintaining the necessary specifications from the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, such as screen and body size, display resolution, and battery capacity.