Samsung
Device summary
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S9
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Starting price | $500 | — |
| Display size | 10.9-inch | 11-inch |
| Dimensions | 165.8 mm × 254.3 mm × 6.0 mm | 165.8 mm × 254.3 mm × 5.9 mm |
| Weight | 497 g | 498 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2304 × 1440 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1580 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 8 GB, 12 GB | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | Yes |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 13 MP | Wide · 13 MP |
| Front cameras | Ultra Wide · 12 MP | Ultra-wide · 12 MP |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Charging standard | 45W Fast Charging | Super Fast Charging 2.0 |
| Typical capacity | 8000 mAh | 8400 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 GHz), LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB‑C 2.0 | — |
| NFC | No | — |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Starting price | $500 | — |
| Display size | 10.9-inch | 11-inch |
| Dimensions | 165.8 mm × 254.3 mm × 6.0 mm | 165.8 mm × 254.3 mm × 5.9 mm |
| Weight | 497 g | 498 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2304 × 1440 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1580 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 8 GB, 12 GB | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | Yes |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 13 MP | Wide · 13 MP |
| Front cameras | Ultra Wide · 12 MP | Ultra-wide · 12 MP |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Charging standard | 45W Fast Charging | Super Fast Charging 2.0 |
| Typical capacity | 8000 mAh | 8400 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 GHz), LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB‑C 2.0 | — |
| NFC | No | — |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width
Thickness
Very similar thickness
Weight
Very similar weight
Height, width, thickness, and weight are very similar between these devices.
Galaxy Tab S10 FE vs Galaxy Tab S9 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Strengths
- Exceptional value with IP68, included S Pen, and 45W charging
- Light 497 g weight ideal for student backpack carry
- 90Hz LCD strong for notes, PDFs, and outdoor legibility
Compromises
- LCD less cinematic than AMOLED Galaxy tablets
- Awkward rear S Pen storage without a case
- Fingerprint unlock inconsistent on some units