Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4" 9+ Graphite 2023
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and 12GB of RAM deliver fast performance for demanding apps and multitasking on the 12.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. Its IP68 dust and water resistance, along with the included S Pen, make it a durable tool for note-taking and photo editing with Galaxy AI features. Best for creative professionals and students who need a powerful, portable tablet for drawing, note transcription, and editing on the go.
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Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
The Galaxy Tab S9+ is the Android tablet to beat, with a stunning OLED screen, included S Pen, and battery for days. Skip it only if you need iPadOS apps or a smaller screen.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Best-in-class display with a 120Hz OLED panel 100th
- S Pen included, and it's genuinely great for notes and art 96th
- IP68 water resistance, rare for a tablet this size 93rd
- Massive 512GB storage plus expandable microSD 88th
- Battery life that outlasts your attention span
Cons
- Price is steep, especially with keyboard sold separately
- GPU performance lags behind the CPU's excellence
- Occasional lag reported by some owners
- No smaller screen option if 12.4 inches feels huge
What owners think
The Word on the Street
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with 12GB of RAM is a beast. Apps open instantly, multitasking with split screen feels effortless, and the 120Hz OLED panel makes everything look buttery smooth. What surprised us most is the battery. That 10,090mAh cell just keeps going, easily pushing through a full day of heavy use. The GPU percentile is rough on paper, but for real-world tablet tasks like drawing, streaming, and light gaming, you won't notice it.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Cores | 8 |
| GPU | X1 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| Expandable | Yes |
Display
| Size | 12.4" |
| Resolution | 1752x2800 |
| Panel | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Stylus Model | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
Physical
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| OS | Android 13 |
vs Competition
The iPad Pro M5 is the obvious rival, and it wins on raw GPU power and app polish, but you'll pay a serious premium and still need to buy the pencil. The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus is a solid budget alternative with a unique design, but its screen and performance don't touch the S9+. The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 is a different beast entirely, more laptop replacement than tablet, and it's heavier and pricier. For pure Android tablet excellence, the S9+ sits alone at the top.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4" 9+ | Apple iPad Pro M5 | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Xiaomi Pad 7 2AFZZCRP4CG | Vekfulpc T60 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Apple M5 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 2800 MHz | 2.2 GHz |
| RAM (GB) | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 1024 | 1024 | 256 | 256 | 256 |
| Screen | 12.4" 1752x2800 | 13" 2752x2064 | 13" 2880x1920 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 13.4" |
| OS | Android 13 | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | true | false | false | false | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 39 | 47 | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4" 9+ | 83.2 | 1.5 | 80.9 | 95.5 | 88.2 | 99.5 | 92.6 | 77.8 | 78.2 | 2.6 |
| Apple iPad Pro M5 Compare | 96.6 | 97.4 | 87.5 | 99.8 | 97.7 | 96.9 | 98 | 77.8 | 99.1 | 99.3 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Compare | 73.3 | 92.6 | 92.9 | 99.3 | 98.8 | 84.6 | 98 | 0 | 92.8 | 80.6 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 68.9 | 66.1 | 92.9 | 97 | 89.1 | 96.9 | 83.5 | 88.2 | 92.8 | 89.4 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 2AFZZCRP4CG Compare | 97.3 | 95.3 | 66.1 | 98.6 | 84.2 | 52.8 | 83.5 | 88.2 | 78.2 | 92.6 |
| Vekfulpc T60 Pro Compare | 93.1 | 89 | 66.1 | 62.7 | 86.4 | 88.8 | 74 | 55.2 | 59.6 | 85.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
At $549 to $595 USD in our listings, this is a lot of tablet for the money. You're getting flagship specs, a premium OLED screen, and the S Pen included. The iPad Pro M5 costs significantly more, and you still have to buy the Apple Pencil separately. If you want the best Android tablet experience without paying iPad Pro money, this is it.
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Overview
The Galaxy Tab S9+ is Samsung's best tablet right now, full stop. You get a gorgeous 12.4-inch OLED screen, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 that chews through everything, and the S Pen included in the box. The feature set is top of the charts in our database, and the only real knock is that Samsung's asking price feels premium for a device that occasionally stumbles.
Common Questions
Q: Does the S Pen come in the box?
Yes, the S Pen is included. No extra purchase needed, which is a nice jab at Apple.
Q: Is the Galaxy Tab S9+ good for drawing and art?
Absolutely. The 120Hz OLED screen and included S Pen with low latency make it one of the best Android tablets for digital art.
Q: Can I expand the storage?
Yes, it has a microSD card slot, so you can add even more space on top of the 512GB built in.
Who Should Skip This
If you need a smaller tablet for one-handed reading or portability, this isn't it. The 12.4-inch screen is big and heavy at 879g. Go grab an iPad Mini or a smaller Galaxy Tab instead. And if you're deep in the Apple ecosystem, the iPad Pro M5 will integrate better with your other devices.
Verdict
Buy it. The Galaxy Tab S9+ is the best Android tablet you can get right now, and it's not particularly close. The display is stunning, performance is smooth, the S Pen is included, and the battery lasts forever. If you're in the Android ecosystem and want a premium tablet for work, art, or media, this is the one.
