Instead of alternating between a “Fan Edition” and an S tablet, as it did in 2021 and 2022, Samsung is said to have decided to release. both Galaxy Tab S9 series and Galaxy Tab S8 FE this summer.
Some rumors have already surfaced surrounding the tablet: SamMobile (opens in new tab) reports that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 has IP67 dust and water resistance. This is a first for a non-Active series lineup.and galaxy club (opens in new tab) Samsung has once again released three tablets (and three 5G variants), claiming to bring back the 14.6-inch Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.
The Galaxy Tab S8 FE is aimed at more frugal buyers, but the Galaxy Tab S9 series should have the cutting-edge performance and gorgeous displays we’ve come to expect from the lineup. I am very happy with my current Tab S8 as I have improved the task software and more android apps are better optimized for tablets.So we no We demand Samsung reinvent the wheel here.
After reviewing the Galaxy Tab S8+ and consulting with colleague Andrew Myrick, who reviewed the Ultra, here are our ideas for the latest Tab S9 generation (both reasonable and quirky).
Let IP67 and 5G Leaks Be True
Waterproofing is very rare in tablets, except for “rugged” options that usually don’t have top specs in other areas like performance. “It’s not uncommon for tentative device plans to change,” he says — which we’ll definitely be excited about. because it is possible to
Other leaks about six Tab S9 models also get us excited. The Galaxy Tab S9 is designed best for portability and will likely be used in public spaces, while the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra targets productivity buyers who may need 5G for business trips.
Cellular connectivity on tablets is a niche feature that you don’t buy often. Still, you’ll appreciate not falling into one tablet size (Tab S8+ teeth our favorite Android tablet).
S Pen Pro… Or S Pen Slot?
Let’s talk about the more reasonable options first. The Galaxy Tab S series comes with a run-of-the-mill S Pen, which isn’t a bad thing—the Tab S8+ and Ultra have a very low latency of 2.8ms, which makes drawing super smooth and instant. completely natural. Moreover, the pen design is very comfortable to hold.
The only downside is that the nib isn’t particularly durable. Also, Samsung doesn’t ship replacement chips with his S Pen.
Ideally, though, Samsung would ship the Tab S9 alongside the S Pen Pro, or offer it as a bundled in-box upgrade rather than buying it on top of the base S Pen.
Already compatible with the Tab S8 and S7, the S Pen Pro has three perks. Air Commands for gesture shortcuts, Bluetooth support, and compatibility with other Samsung Galaxy phones if you’re a Super User. Bluetooth is paramount, as the standard S Pen can be easily lost, but SmartThings can be used to track the S Pen Pro’s location as long as the 16-hour battery lasts.
In general, the Galaxy Tab S Pen is easy to misplace because the magnetic strip on the back of the Tab S8 isn’t particularly strong. Forget the S Pen is there and leave your tablet anywhere. It may not stay on the tablet until you pick it up. You can have the tablet notify you if the S Pen is removed, but you may not notice it until it’s too late (without proper Bluetooth tracking, you won’t be able to find the S Pen).
My colleague Namerah Faud Satmi suggested that Samsung add an S Pen slot to the Galaxy Tab S9 as an alternative to the weak magnetic strip. Samsung has been unsuccessfully trying to add his S Pen slot to the Z Fold series for the last few generations. This is also a physics issue for the Galaxy Tab series. The S Pen is 6.7 x 5.5 x 130.4mm, while the Galaxy Tab S8 series is 5.5mm to 6.3mm thick.
Samsung needs to make a Galaxy Tab S9 thicker Either be heavier to accommodate the S Pen slot, or ship the tablet with a smaller S Pen — both unlikely. I’m sorry! You should either keep it safe in a Tab S9 case or upgrade the S Pen Pro for better tracking.
Better (censored) keyboard covers
Tablet editor Andrew Myrick made the above colorful request in light of his complete disappointment with the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Book Cover Keyboard.
In his review, he clearly states, “There are very few circumstances in which I would recommend this keyboard to anyone.” He appreciates the backlight, decent typing experience, and automatic switching to his DeX mode when connected to a tablet. But it’s unreliable on anything but flat surfaces, has a terrible trackpad, and is overpriced at $350.
I was a little more bullish on the Tab S8+ keyboard. It was less than half the price (I tested the keyboard-only accessory, not the trackpad option). However, the Microsoft Surface-style design limits key spacing and travel, so typing quality is far inferior to any Bluetooth mechanical keyboard you might buy.
Andrew’s recommendation is for Samsung to “borrow” Apple’s Magic Keyboard style for the upgrade instead, but we’re hoping Samsung will instead make keyboard accessories a little more affordable. While it tends to come in at , those who buy tabs later shouldn’t have to spend that much for an average experience.
charger and headphone jack
Both of these requests are by far the most reasonable, and I’m pretty sure the two requests won’t come true.
First, Samsung isn’t unique in that it chose to ignore the inclusion of chargers in its proprietary technology. It didn’t come to last year’s Galaxy Tab S8, this year’s Galaxy S23, or most of the devices from the past few years. 8,000-11,200mAh), which takes too long to charge below 45W.
The Samsung 45W Fast Charger costs $50, but those who spend big bucks on a tablet like the Tab S9 Ultra don’t want to pay extra on top of that. This is a laptop replacement and no company would dare sell a laptop without a charger.
As for the 3.5mm headphone jack, Samsung hasn’t included it in its flagship tablets since the S4. Only cheap Android tablets like the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite seem to have it these days, as they were designed primarily for streaming. Hmm, who uses a pixel-rich AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate for streaming videos and games?
Sarcasm aside, it’s a shame Samsung doesn’t buck the trend with either of its demands, especially the charger.
Next-generation storage and more!
One of the subtle perks of the latest Galaxy S23 Ultra and S23+ is that both phones start with 256 GB of storage by default. Specifically, it uses UFS 4.0 storage to double the read and write speeds to and from the drive (4,200MB/s and 2,800MB, respectively). This allows for faster photo processing, faster game loading times, and less power consumption during transfers.
Apparently, Samsung only develops technology for storage drives larger than 256GB, which means the 128GB Galaxy S23 will be downgraded to the older UFS 3.1 standard, but many consumers are unaware of this. yeah.
So the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 should jump to 256GB UFS 4.0 across the board. At least start with the Tab S9+.
I know the Tab S series comes with a microSD slot and I seriously hope this doesn’t change but Samsung has catered to the majority of users who never buy a microSD card and reserve Extra storage should be the default instead of perks we’ve done in the past.
Keep course to spec (with some upgrades)
Most of our requests are for accessories, niche features, and new upgrades that were rarely offered before (such as waterproofing). Frankly, we already loved the Galaxy Tab S8 series, so I can’t say too much about the design and specs! Why rock the boat?
With a 120Hz refresh rate and high pixels-per-inch display (between 240 and 276), a bulky battery, punchy quad-speaker audio, and an upgraded ultra-wide selfie camera with auto-tracking, we’ve got you covered. is already satisfied. – Class perk that Tab S9 inherits from S8.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 upgrade is often the one we’re most looking forward to as the previous generation 8 Gen 1 tended to overheat and underperform. This allows the Galaxy Tab S9 series to greatly enhance gaming and other heavy-duty applications, especially when adding his UFS 4.0 storage.
Alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 5, the tablet could even feature an unannounced Snapdragon 8 Gen 2+ for a further performance upgrade.
If you need to ask for improvement, ask for Wi-Fi 7 future-proofing, Bluetooth 5.3 support, and a wider DCI-P3 color gamut for the highest possible accuracy in your creative work .
Perhaps our only tough request is that the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra starts with 12GB of RAM instead of 8GB. Serious buyers can pay extra for 16 GB if they want.
more vibrant colors
I suspect Samsung, Apple, and other brands held a secret meeting years ago to make a sacred pact.
Generally speaking, Samsung likes to release tablets in black, silver, bright bronze or pink, and (very rarely) a fourth color. Samsung reluctantly launched the Mystic Blue Tab S7 about a year after it launched, and hasn’t released a new Tab S8 color since its launch.
I’d like to see Samsung cater to those who like rich colors, much like Apple does with its iPad and iPad Air (though not with its iPad Pro).green, blue, purple, yellow, or everything A little more individual than the usual achromatic and calm look! We suspect the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 will come in the same colors as its predecessor, but we can expect it.
