Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 in Kenya
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 price in Kenya is Ksh 136,500. 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 comes in colours Beige and Graphite.
Galaxy Tab S9 Specifications
| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | Galaxy Tab S9 |
| Announced | July 2023 |
| Released | August 2023 |
| OS | Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU Speed | 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) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB |
| Card Slot | No |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP |
| Front Camera | 12 MP |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Sim Card | Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 732 g (1.61 lb) |
| Dimensions | 326.4 x 208.6 x 5.5 mm (12.85 x 8.21 x 0.22 in) |
| Screen Resolution | 1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~274 ppi density) |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Display Size | 11.0 inches, 350.9 cm2 (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| 3.5mm jack | No, Tuned by AKG |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connector |
| Radio | No |
| Sensor | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, Wireless Samsung DeX |
| Battery | Li-Po 4400 mAh, non-removable |
| Fast Charging | Li-Po 10090 mAh, non-removable, 45W wired |
| Colors | Beige, Graphite |
| Price in Kenya | Ksh 136,500 |
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.
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.
Camera setup
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.
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.