Samsung
Device summary
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S9
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Starting price | $800 | — |
| Display size | 11-inch | 11-inch |
| Dimensions | 165.3 mm × 253.8 mm × 5.5 mm | 165.8 mm × 254.3 mm × 5.9 mm |
| Weight | 469 g | 498 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 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 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Charging standard | 45W Fast Charging | Super Fast Charging 2.0 |
| Typical capacity | 8400 mAh | 8400 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 GHz), LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB‑C | — |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Starting price | $800 | — |
| Display size | 11-inch | 11-inch |
| Dimensions | 165.3 mm × 253.8 mm × 5.5 mm | 165.8 mm × 254.3 mm × 5.9 mm |
| Weight | 469 g | 498 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 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 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Charging standard | 45W Fast Charging | Super Fast Charging 2.0 |
| Typical capacity | 8400 mAh | 8400 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 GHz), LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB‑C | — |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Galaxy Tab S11
29 g lighter
Thickness
Galaxy Tab S11
0.4 mm thinner · minor difference
Height
Galaxy Tab S9
0.5 mm taller · minor difference
Width
Galaxy Tab S9
0.5 mm wider · minor difference
Galaxy Tab S11 vs Galaxy Tab S9 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Galaxy Tab S11
Strengths
- Class-leading 11-inch AMOLED brightness and 120Hz motion in a carryable body
- Secure side-slot S Pen with low-latency Samsung Notes workflows
- DeX extended dual-monitor potential for desk-centric owners
Compromises
- Premium $800 pricing for 11-inch Android hardware
- Handwriting-to-text accuracy inconsistent
- DeX bugs and window-management friction persist