Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 vs Galaxy Tab S8: Should You Upgrade?

Samsung has announced their newest range of premium tablets, the Galaxy Tab S9 series, at the Samsung Unpacked July 2023. Launched alongside the 5th-generation Galaxy Z foldables and the Galaxy Watch6 series, the Galaxy Tab S9 is setting the bar higher for all premium tablets.

Similarly, ever since its release last year, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 proved itself to be a worthy laptop alternative for those looking for a powerful yet portable machine that’s perfect for school or work. With the release of the new Galaxy S9 tablet, I'm sure some are wondering if it's worth the upgrade; and we're here to help.

Processor

The Galaxy Tab S8 packed last year's flagship chipset, which was the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. It was, at the time, the fastest processor around, more than capable of handling gaming and video editing. Just like its predecessor, the Galaxy Tab S9 will be powered by this year's flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, which is more efficient all around.

From note-taking to video editing, the Galaxy Tab S9 series has every creative portfolio covered with new and improved apps for every personal passion. Plus, collaboration has never been easier with Google Meet call features, allowing screen sharing and co-editing of live Samsung Notes documents simultaneously!

What’s New With the S Pen

If you liked the S Pen that came with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, then you'll love the upgraded S Pen with the new bidirectional charging, ensuring that it's always juiced up no matter which orientation it's in.

Now both IP68 rated for water and dust resistance, the Galaxy Tab S9 series and S Pen open up endless possibilities for creativity!

Display

The Galaxy Tab S8 series came with a Super AMOLED display, which was already great for viewing. Samsung takes it to another level with the Galaxy Tab S9 series, which has a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, giving you more accurate colours with Colour Volume and even more beautiful visuals.

Plus, the tablet's HDR10+ ensures optimal colour and brightness, with the dynamic refresh rate automatically adjusting from 60 to 120Hz for a perfect balance of smooth responsiveness and battery efficiency. The innovative Vision Booster technology adapts to bright light conditions, keeping the screen vibrant in any setting.

Pre-Order: Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Series

As with every new launch, Samsung will be having early bird pre-order deals and promotions for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series. On top of that, you can also use our exclusive voucher code to get EXTRA discount of up to RM400 on your new tablet!