We could be waiting a while for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
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There was an 18 month gap between the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, and if we are to believe a new report, it will be the same kind of wait for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9.
From the Elec (opens in new tab) (through android police (opens in new tab)), Samsung is delaying the release of the Galaxy Tab S9 in response to a sluggish market and a general economic downturn – although we’re not getting much indication of how long the delay could be.
It’s not exactly clear when the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 will see the light of day, but the Galaxy Tab S8 was unveiled in February 2022. Presumably we won’t see the new model in February 2023.
Three models:
It is expected that, just like with the Galaxy Tab S8, there will be three models of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: a standard model, a Plus model and an Ultra model with a gigantic 14.6-inch screen.
But with tablet sales falling right now — not least because of the global pandemic we’ve all been through, plus financial constraints for many consumers — it looks like Samsung will be waiting a while before launching its new slate.
We haven’t heard much else about leaks and rumors when it comes to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, but the usual speed and performance increases seem likely, perhaps with some display technology upgrades too.
Analysis: We need more advanced Android tablets
Potential slowdowns with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 are bad news for anyone looking for a high-end Android tablet – although you could of course go for the Galaxy Tab S8, there aren’t that many premium Android slates at the moment.
The Amazon Fire tablets are good for those who want something affordable, and it looks like the upcoming Google Pixel tablet will also be on the cheaper end of the spectrum – but what about those who have some serious cash to spend?
With new iPad Pros expected this month, anyone who wants a premium Apple tablet is well catered for. It’s a shame there isn’t much available for those who prefer Google’s mobile operating system on their devices.
Speaking of Google, it continues to make improvements to the Android experience on tablets, most recently with Android 12L. Let’s hope that as the software gets better, we see that more hardware seems to take advantage of it.