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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9

Brand
Samsung
Release date
Jul 26, 2023
Screen size
11 ″
Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550-AB
Memory
8 GB
Storage
128 GB

The UnboxingTN Verdict

out of 100

The Galaxy Tab S9 pairs strong Snapdragon performance with a smooth AMOLED display, while its modest battery and older software temper the package.

What is good

  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers strong tablet performance.
  • 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED display supports smooth 120Hz refresh.
  • IP68 protection adds strong water and dust resistance.

What is not

  • 8400 mAh battery is modest for this tablet category.
  • Android 13 provides a less current software starting point.
  • 128GB base storage may constrain large app libraries.

How the score breaks down

  • Display 62
  • Performance 82
  • Battery 42
  • Storage 66
  • Build 70
  • Camera 78
  • Software 34

UnboxingTN review · based on the specifications · engine 1.0.2 · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Written by UnboxingTN’s AI from the score and the specification sheet.

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Specifications

Performance

Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550-AB
Chip maker
Qualcomm
Cores
8
Graphics
Adreno
Operating system
Android
System version
13

Memory and storage

Memory
8 GB
12 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 GB
Expandable storage
Yes

Display

Screen size
11 ″
Resolution
1,600 × 2,560
Panel type
Dynamic AMOLED
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Pixel density
274 ppi

Battery

Battery
8,400 mAh

Cameras

Front cameras
12 MP

Design

Weight
500 g
Height
254.3 mm
Width
165.8 mm
Thickness
5.9 mm
IP rating
IP68

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