Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, S9+ and S9: Choose the Best Fit

Samsung is a market leader in Android tablets. At this year's Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung revealed three new tablets in the Tab S9 series. The screen size is the only noticeable difference between these tablets, yet it is not the only distinction worth noting. Despite sharing a processor, these tablets cater to a variety of consumers. Here's a detailed comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9+, and Galaxy Tab S9 to help you decide which tablet is best for you.

Pricing for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series

The Galaxy Tab S9 Wi-Fi base model costs Rs 72,999 and has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Similarly, the Tab S9+ and Tab S9 Ultra (Wi-Fi) base models with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage are priced at Rs 90,999 and Rs 1,08,999, respectively.

Design of the Galaxy Tab S9 series

All three tablets, Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9+, and Galaxy Tab S9, have a premium metal glass sandwich construction with antenna bands, and the ones with IP68 protection for both the tablet and the stylus have an indentation for the S-Pen.

The Tab S9 Ultra is the largest of the bunch and also the heaviest, weighing 732 grams. Likewise, the Galaxy Tab S9+ and Galaxy Tab S9 weigh 586 g and 498 g, respectively. All three Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9+, and Galaxy Tab S9 tablets appear identical, with no significant differences in design.

Display for the Galaxy Tab S9 series

The Galaxy Tab S9 has three varieties, each featuring a premium Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Compared to the other two Galaxy Tab S9+ and Galaxy Tab S9 variants, the Tab S9 Ultra has a 14.6-inch screen with narrower bezels, resulting in a higher screen-to-body ratio of roughly 90%. While the Tab S9 has an 11-inch display and the Tab S9+ has a 12.4-inch screen, the Tab S9 Ultra features a slightly higher bezel on one side that houses dual selfie cameras.

Because it is the smallest, the Galaxy Tab S9 should be easy to transport. Similarly, the big 14.6-inch screen of the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra will provide laptop-like real estate for professional and personal use cases, especially when paired with the official keyboard folio cover. The Tab S9+ in the middle offers the best of both worlds.

Cameras in the Galaxy Tab S9 series

The Galaxy Tab S9 only sports a 13 MP rear camera and a 12 MP ultra-wide angle lens in front. Similarly, the Galaxy Tab S9+ features a dual-camera arrangement on the rear with a 13 MP wide-angle, an 8 MP ultra-wide angle lens, and a 12 MP selfie camera. Finally, the Tab S9 Ultra features a dual camera arrangement at the back with a 13 MP wide angle, an 8 MP ultra-wide angle lens, and a pair of 12 MP selfie cameras. If you shoot a lot of images with your tablet, the Tab S9 Ultra is a good option.

Performance of the Galaxy Tab S9 series

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC powers all three Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9+, and Galaxy Tab S9 versions. The Tab S9 is available in two sizes, with 8/12 GB of RAM and 128/256GB of internal storage. Similarly, the Tab S9+ is available in two variants, each with 12 GB of RAM and 256/512 GB of internal storage. Finally, the Tab S9 Ultra comes in three configurations: 12 GB RAM and 256/512 GB internal storage, and a high-end model with 16 GB RAM and 1 TB internal storage.

All three Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9+, and Galaxy Tab S9 variants are available with Wi-Fi alone or 5G networking capability. They are likewise powered by Android 13 with a bespoke OneUI 5.1 overlay on top.

Battery and charging for the Galaxy Tab S9 series

The battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 11,200 mAh, the Tab S9+ is 10,090 mAh, and the Tab S9 is 8,400 mAh. The USB Type-C connection is also USB 3.2 compliant, allowing users to connect this tablet to a television or an external display. All three Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9+, and Galaxy Tab S9 models support up to 45W of fast charging.