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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+
Tab S9+ is the 2023 12.4-inch IP68 flagship: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, in-box BLE S Pen, microSD 1TB, quad AKG, $999.99 US start.
Product images
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Placeholder — OEM press not licensedSamsung Galaxy Tab S9+
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Studio still only. Manufacturer press JPEGs are not hosted here. See the official product page for the real product photo.
In short
Tab S9+ is the 2023 12.4-inch IP68 flagship: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, in-box BLE S Pen, microSD 1TB, quad AKG, $999.99 US start. Buy leftover if you want the 12.4-inch S9 AMOLED. Skip it if you want S10+ leftover or S9 Ultra’s 14.6-inch dual-front slab.
Who it is for
- Leftover shoppers who want a 12.4-inch AMOLED Android slate with DeX, an in-box BLE S Pen, and IP68 — without carrying the 14.6-inch Ultra.
- People comparing S9+ vs S10+ on silicon (Snapdragon vs Dimensity 9300+) and US start ($999.99 both leftover generations).
Who should skip it
- Anyone who wants the 14.6-inch Ultra. That is Tab S9 Ultra / S10 Ultra / S11 Ultra.
- Buyers who want current 11-inch S11 silicon.
- People who want iPadOS or Apple Pencil hover.
Key differentiators
- 12.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2800 × 1752 (Samsung US ANS10003691 / AU spec). Adaptive 60–120 Hz.
- 12GB RAM on both published storage SKUs; microSD up to 1TB; 10,090 mAh; AU: up to 16 hours video.
- 13 MP + 8 MP ultrawide rear; single 12 MP UW front (Ultra is dual 12+12).
- In-box IP68 S Pen with BLE; quad AKG + Dolby Atmos.
Caveats
- 420-nit / 650-nit peak (Samsung AU S9 series footnote) and 16-hour video are Samsung claims.
- US Newsroom: S9+ begins at $999.99 (256/512GB); connected 5G option starting at $1,149.99.
- Samsung product photography is not hosted here.
Tablet-category specs
Same rows on every tablet page (iPad Pro / Air / mini, Galaxy Tab S, Pixel Tablet).
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Display size | 12.4-inch full rectangle (Newsroom / US support) | Samsung US Newsroom; Samsung US ANS10003691 |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Samsung US Newsroom; Samsung AU specs |
| Display resolution | 2800 × 1752 (WQXGA+) | Samsung US ANS10003691; Samsung AU specs |
| Peak brightness (OEM) | Samsung AU S9 series footnote: series maximum brightness 420 nits; Tab S9+ peak 650 nits | Samsung AU Tab S9+ product footnote |
| Refresh rate | Adaptive 60–120 Hz (Newsroom) | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Display features | HDR10+; Vision Booster; VDE DCI-P3 / SGS language on regional footnotes | Samsung US Newsroom; Samsung AU footnotes |
| Sold size(s) | 12.4-inch Tab S9+ (this hub). Siblings: /tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9/ and /tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-ultra/. | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Dimensions | 185.4 × 285.4 × 5.7 mm | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung AU specs |
| Weight | 581 g Wi-Fi; 586 g 5G | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung AU specs |
| Finishes | Beige; Graphite | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Chassis / enclosure | Not published | Samsung US / Global Newsroom |
| Chip / processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Memory (RAM) | 12GB with 256GB or 512GB | Samsung US / Global Newsroom |
| On-device storage | 256GB or 512GB plus microSD up to 1TB (card sold separately) | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Operating system | Android 13.0 on the launch Newsroom table. Quote the live spec sheet on write day. | Samsung Global Newsroom |
| Pencil / stylus | S Pen included (BLE, Inbox). Tablet and S Pen are IP68. Bidirectional cradle charging called out on Newsroom. | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Keyboard / cover (OEM) | Book Cover Keyboard / Slim / Smart Book Cover — sold separately | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor listed on Samsung AU sensors row. Confirm on-display vs side on the exact SM-X810 / SM-X816 sheet before naming FOD. | Samsung AU specs |
| Speakers | Quad stereo speakers with sound by AKG; Dolby Atmos | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Microphones | Not published | Samsung AU / Newsroom spec tables |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi models: none. US Newsroom: connected 5G option starting at $1,149.99; eSIM + physical SIM called out on that 5G sentence. | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | Samsung AU SM-X816: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4+5+6 GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM (Wi-Fi 6E class); Bluetooth v5.3. US Support ANS10003691 (series): “support for Wi-Fi 7.” Print both; do not pick. | Samsung AU SM-X816 specs; Samsung US ANS10003691 |
| Ports / expansion | USB 3.2 Gen 1; microSD slot (Samsung AU SM-X816, re-opened 2026-09-19) | Samsung AU SM-X816 specs |
| Rear camera | 13 MP + 8 MP Ultra Wide | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung AU compare table |
| Front camera | 12 MP Ultra Wide (single front — Ultra is 12+12) | Samsung AU / SG series compare tables |
| Battery (OEM) | 10,090 mAh typical. Samsung AU 5G sheet: up to 16 hours video; up to 10 hours internet on Wi-Fi or LTE. | Samsung Global Newsroom; Samsung AU specs |
| Charging (OEM) | Not published | Samsung US ANS10003691; Samsung AU / Newsroom spec tables |
| Durability / ingress | IP68 — tablet and included S Pen | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Location / GNSS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS (Samsung AU SM-X816, re-opened 2026-09-19). Confirm GNSS on a Wi-Fi-only SKU before copying the 5G list. | Samsung AU SM-X816 specs |
| US MSRP (launch) | Samsung US Newsroom: S9+ begins at $999.99 with 256 and 512GB options. S9+ connected 5G option starting at $1,149.99. | Samsung US Newsroom, 2023-07-26 |
| Price band | Previous flagship Android tablet ($999+ US launch before keyboard) | Derived from Samsung US Newsroom |
| Announced | 26 July 2023 | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Availability | Pre-order pricing listed on the US Newsroom unveil post. Leftover versus later Tab S10+ / S11. | Samsung US Newsroom |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other tablets keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| 12GB RAM ladder | No 16GB / 1TB SKU on the Newsroom S9+ row. That ladder is Ultra-only. | Samsung US Newsroom |
| S9 / S9 Ultra siblings | Live hubs: /tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9/ and /tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-ultra/. | Samsung US Newsroom |
Overview
Galaxy Tab S9+ is Samsung’s July 2023 12.4-inch flagship.
We have not used this tablet. 650-nit peak and 16-hour video stay Samsung claims.
Display, chip, speakers
Dynamic AMOLED 2X at 12.4 inches, 2800 × 1752, adaptive 60–120 Hz. Peak nits on the AU series footnote are 650. Chip is Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy. Speakers are quad AKG + Dolby Atmos.
Stylus, durability, expansion
In-box IP68 S Pen with BLE. IP68. microSD to 1TB. RAM stays 12GB on both published SKUs.
Battery
10,090 mAh typical; up to 16 hours video (AU); up to 10 hours internet. Thickness 5.7 mm. Do not invent a 45W brick.
Sources
- Samsung US Newsroom — Galaxy Tab S9 Unpacked 2023 — accessed 2026-09-19
- Samsung Global Newsroom — Galaxy Tab S9 series spec table — accessed 2026-09-19
- Samsung US Support — Find the best Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 for you — accessed 2026-09-19
- Samsung AU — Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G specs (SM-X816) — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from Tab S10+?
S10+ is Dimensity 9300+, microSD 1.5TB, 10,090 mAh still, $999.99 US start. S9+ is Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, microSD 1TB, same 12.4-inch 2800 × 1752 class. Do not flatten the SoC or microSD rows.
Official product page: Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+. Tech specs: Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ specs.