Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra full review

The next flagship Galaxy tablet is here, and it is huuuge! The Tab S9 Ultra is among the largest slates on the market, and it encompasses everything Samsung has to offer in 2023 for design, screen, hardware, and pen input. Check out our video review to learn ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the phone's top features, build and screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Design and build
01:47 - Sreen specs and features
02:46 - Stereo speakers
03:03 - Under-display fingerprint reader
03:11 - Storage options
03:20 - Android 13 and UI
04:46 - Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (for Galaxy) performance
05:13 - Battery endurance and charging test
05:40 - Camera specs
05:48 - Main camera: Photo and video quality
06:12 - Ultrawide camera: photo and video quality
06:30 - Selfies and selfie videos
07:05 - Conclusion

[tytownsend]

Been using this tablet since it was released. This tablet does everything. I was use to the size after one day of using it, it's really not that big. After awhile you won't even notice the notch. Well worth the money....

[dinithaw]

Never seen a this much positive review from GSMArena before. i just imagining how users of this tablet is happying about their purchase. Samsung just made a perfect tablet

[GFourGadget]

Such a beastly tablet with huge display and powerful performance. Just remove the notch and it'll be PERFECT 👌

[DLO]

i can't wait for the S10 version of this! they always make a beautiful model around the x times or 20 ultra or Note 10+! Great video and great expansion on specs!

[rafsanulislam]

I really admire the Samsung Dex mode and a lot of other One Ui features.

[potatochalbro]

I assure you that this tablet is not too large, you adjust to the screen size very quickly and almost immediately start appreciating it. And as someone who hates cut-out cameras (and that's coming from the huge Note20 Ultra owner), I confirm that you don't even notice the notch on this tablet. It's so tiny compared to the screen and when watching any kind of content, you don't see it, because there are black bars at the top and bottom. Even after 3 years of owning the Note20 Ultra, I still hate the front camera, it obstructs, I was always very vocal about it so I would be the first to let the world know I hate the notch on the Tab S9 Ultra - but this isn't the case, truly the notch isn't a problem. The bezels are so tiny tht there wouldn't be any room to put the camera in so this is why we have a notch and I'm completely fine with it.

[simonbcity]

Best tablet I have ever owned it's a beast

[stanleysandeep]

It's about time Google did something about Android on tabs. It's ridiculous seeing those phone type interface here and there...

[hiepbenh]

1:25 better than cc cleaner for sure !

[stevencharette]

i really like the samsung s series tablets one of the best in the world but i wont give up my Surface pro 8 for anything however if you have the money go for the tab s9 ultra they are very much worth the price, i bought the SP8 because of software support.

[trowawayacc]

I love that it comes with the pen. Unlike apple samsung is upfront.

[saltyassassin]

I'm absolutely LOVING my S9 Ultra!! I use an iPad Pro at work. This Samsung is most definitely the "IPad Killer"!! I use it to run my telescopes as well. Watching movies is seriously good on this S9 Ultra!!

[joszandstra]

I am awaiting mine today and am happy with this positive review, thanks for that

[gao]

Just get one. There's nothing you can't do on them ❤

[dewaldbotha]

Please Will / GSM guys, you might want to level out the volume of intro music versus voice, the intros are really loud in comparison to when you speak. Anyways, always enjoying your posts. Stay well.

[maheenawan]

Does it supports adobe illustrator software?? For graphic designer??
Or someone can guide which tablet is suitable for graphic designer?...

[carlosk]

The problem isn't so much the weight it's that it's top heavy and long because of the 16:10 aspect ratio.. I had 15" tablet that was slightly bigger than the ultra but it was easier to hold because of the 3:2 aspect ratio... Another issue with it's size is viewing distance is increased you almost have to hold it at arms length for optimal viewing.. At that point you might as well prop it up on a stand. Which is what I like to do...

[BrettOPediaTV]

I don't care if something is certified IP68, I still see so many water damaged devices at my job. Think of the IP68 as a backup feature just in case you mess up and drop it in water. Don't risk it on such an expensive device

[PopeJohnPiel]

One day this tablet is gonna be mine ❤

[RAZOR]

Can I add it to my phone plan for data?