Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 in Kenya

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9’s price in Kenya is Ksh 148,000. The Galaxy Tab S9 has an 11.0 inches 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a screen resolution of 1848 x 2960 pixels and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor with Adreno 740 GPU. The Tablet has 12GB RAM and 256 GB or 512GB of internal storage; it runs on Android 13 with Samsung One UI 5.1, powered by a mammoth 8400 mAh battery that supports 45W superfast charging.

You can also use a Galaxy Tab S9 to charge the Galaxy S22/S23 smartphone with a USB-C cable, and the tablet’s incredible fast-charging battery can double as a portable charger. The Galaxy Tab S9 packs a rear camera setup that consists of a 13 MP primary sensor, and on the front, there is a 12MP selfie camera. The Galaxy Tab S9 comes in colours: Beige and Graphite. Buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 at our Shop

Galaxy Tab S9 Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Design and Build

Tab S9 measures 254.3 x 165.8 x 5.9 mm and weighs 498g. For a tablet, the thinness of the S9 is notable and excellent when handling the device. 498g is reasonable for such a massive 11.0-inch tablet in terms of portability and comfort, such as making presentations or holding up in the hands.

Moreover, Galaxy Tab 9 supports up to 5G network Bands, with a slot for Nano-SIM. An under-display, optical fingerprint scanner on the front display provides applicable security that limits unauthorized access to the tablet.

Further,  Tab s9 has a Glass front, aluminum frame, and aluminum back, with Graphite and Beige colours adorning the device.

Galaxy Tab S9 Display

Samsung Galaxy Tab 9 has a superior display for an immersive, cinematic experience. The 11.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ display is worth beholding, considering the peak brightness, high refresh rate and an impressive 1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~274 ppi density) resolution.

Whether working on graphics that require high display output or gaming high-setting video games, the Tab 9 is a great device to have in your hands. Protecting the excellent Tab 9’s immersive display is Corning Gorilla Glass, which makes the screen undoubtedly scratch and break-free.

Tab 9’s Camera setup

The camera set-up on the tab is simple but set for high performance.

The selfie front-facing camera comprises a 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide) lens, which captures quality selfies and 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps video recordings.

Further, the primary camera comprises a single, 13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4″, 1.0µm, AF lens, equally capturing high-quality photos. This is handy when capturing pictures of documents for scanning, family and friends; considering the primary camera records 4K and 1080p video, it comes in handy too for high-quality video recordings.

Tab S9 Performance

Operating System

The tablet relies on Android 13 OS, supported with One UI 5.1 for customization and a user-friendly interface.

Processing Power

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 has immense processing power, with a powerful Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) installed, enabling efficient power control and management, minimizing lagging when multi-tasking, and a streamlined gaming experience without buffering and stuttering. The Octa-core (1×3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) core processing unit and Adreno 740 graphic processing unit combine to provide a reliable and efficient processing unit.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 9 Memory Space

The memory space is not compromised because the Tab s9 is a high-end, high-performance. Depending on your model, the tab has 128GB internal memory space, 8GB RAM, or 256GB 12GB RAM.  High RAM enables more efficiency in running applications in the background without lags and slowing down the device even under intensive use. Up to 256GB of internal memory can download and store applications and files. It makes sense that Samsung has a MicroSDXC (dedicated slot) for additional memory.

S Pen on Tab S9

Samsung rebuilt the included S Pen on its Tab 9 model to be IP68 water-resistant like the tablet. It’s also improved, with enhanced tip sensitivity for fewer accidental clicks. Additionally, you can snap it on to charge with the magnetic attachment and bi-directional charging.

Powering System

Powering the Tab S9 is a massive 8,400mAh battery. Considering the size and high demand for power by the tab, a large capacity battery is necessary, especially for presentations, reading through files and documents and entertainment (games, videos). To recharge the 45W wired charging unit makes recharging faster and more convenient.

Pros and Cons of Samsung Galaxy Tab S9

Pros

• Support 5G Network connectivity
• Large, immersive display
• Comes with a Stylus Pen
• Tab s9 is Water and dustproof
• Supports fast charging
• Massive battery capacity to power the device
• Decent camera set-up
• 4K Video capture.
• Powerful chipset and processing unit
• Tab S9 supports fingerprint scanner

Tab S9 Cons

• Large price tag comes with the tablet
• No 3.5mm jack port
• Not NFC Support
• Peripherals such as S-Pen, keyboard and Cover are bought separately.

Alternative Tablets to Galaxy Tab S9

• Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021)
• Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4
• Google Pixel Tablet
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.