Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 release date: When is the next Android tablet coming?

When it comes to great Android tablets, there’s a definite shortage of options. But if there’s been one consistent release over the years, it’s from Samsung. We’ve spent a lot of time with the Galaxy Tab S8, the Galaxy Tab S8 Plus, and the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, and each represents one of the best options in its segment. We’re gearing up for updates to these tablets, and you may have a pertinent question: when will the Galaxy Tab S9 be released? In this article, we answer your questions about the Galaxy Tab S9 release date and other availability details.

Samsung has not officially revealed any details about the Galaxy Tab S9 series. However, the company has officially confirmed a Samsung Unpacked event in Seoul at the end of July. Furthermore, no specific details will be shared, neither on the exact date nor on the exact devices that will be launched during the event. We believe the company will announce the Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at this Samsung Unpacked event.

Samsung’s launch schedule for its tablets is less predictable than compared to its phones. This is mainly because the demand for tablets is much lower than for smartphones.

Samsung launched its previous tablet generations around July-August of the year. But no new tablet was launched in 2021, delaying the Galaxy Tab S8 along with the Galaxy S22 series to February 2022. However, we didn’t see the Galaxy Tab S9 launch with the Galaxy S23 series. Leaks reveal that Samsung has decided to delay the development and sale of its tablets due to the economic slowdown and weak demand for tech products.

We expect the Galaxy Tab S9 series to launch at the upcoming Samsung Unpacked event in July 2023. However, as indicated, the tablet’s launch schedule may change.

Samsung has not yet announced an exact date for its Samsung Unpacked event for the second half of the year (aside from confirming that July 2023 is the month), but rumors indicate that the event will take place on July 26, 2023. We will update the article with the confirmed date as soon as it is announced.

Once the Galaxy Tab S9 is announced, possibly on July 26, 2023, it will likely be available for pre-order immediately, based on Samsung’s previous launch timelines.

However, delivery and open sale dates for the Galaxy Tab S9 series are up in the air. We don’t have a high priority to comment on when these would start for the Galaxy Tab S9 series. Samsung has stretched timelines to deal with the pandemic and economic downturn.

If we are allowed to make educated guesses, the Galaxy Tab S9 and Galaxy Tab S9 Plus will likely be available for open purchase within three weeks of launch. The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra may experience an extended wait of about four to five weeks after launch. Samsung has not confirmed these timelines and we will update the article when we have official information.

Yes! Samsung always streams its Galaxy Unpacked event live, and we expect the tradition to continue this year as well. The launch event will be held in Seoul, but expect a direct live stream to be available on YouTube in the hours leading up to the event. We assume the Galaxy Tab S9 will launch at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event.

Samsung has not yet announced which devices we will see at the event. In addition to the Galaxy Tab S9, the Galaxy Tab S9 Plus and the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, we expect to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 5, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Galaxy Watch 6 series at the same event.

There’s a slim chance that Samsung will also announce a mixed reality headset, but the rumors are vague and should be taken with a healthy dose of skepticism.

Yes! The Galaxy Tab S9 series will likely be made available globally, with the caveat that not all regions may receive all products and variants within the series.

Samsung launched the predecessor Galaxy Tab S8 series worldwide, but the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra was not launched in all markets. The same could also be repeated for the Galaxy Tab S9 series. If the Galaxy Tab S8 and its siblings have launched in your region, you can expect Samsung to continue the tradition with the Galaxy Tab S9 series as well.