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› Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 5G, 12GB/256GB versus Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 5G, 8GB/256GB
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 5G
Compare specifications, price, availability, ratings and shopping interest.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus 5G, 12GB/256GB | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 5G, 8GB/256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 106,000 | KSh 130,100 |
| Sales | 19 - For Nov 2025 | 3 - For Nov 2025 |
| Average rating | 5 - 2 votes | 5 - 1 votes |
| Likes | 0 - For Nov 2025 | 0 - For Nov 2025 |
| Views | 214 - For Nov 2025 | 158 - For Nov 2025 |
| General | ||
| Available | July 2023 | February 2022 |
| Series | - | - |
| Dimensions | 285.4 x 185.4 x 5.7 mm | 253.8 x 165.3 x 6.3 mm |
| Weight | 586 g | 507 g |
| Colors | Graphite Beige | Graphite Pink Gold Silver |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Network features | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 850, 900, 1900, 2100; 4G: B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66; 5G: N1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100; 4G: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B40, B41, B66; 5G: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28, N38, N40, N41, N66, N77, N78 |
| Key features | IP68 dust and water resistance - Up to 1.5 meters for 30 min Quad stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos Wi-Fi 6 and 5G network connectivity 45W fast charging 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display S Pen stylus included | 12MP front camera with 4K video Quad stereo speakers Wi-Fi 6 and 5G network connectivity 45W fast charging 120Hz LTPS display S Pen stylus included |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Android 13 One UI 5.1 | Android 12 One UI 4.1 |
| Processor | 3.36 GHz Octa-core 4nm | 3.0 GHz Octa-core |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Graphics processor | Adreno 740 | Adreno 730 |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Card slot | MicroSD Up to 1 TB | MicroSD Up To 1TB |
| Battery | 10090mAh Li-Po | 8000mAh Li-Po |
| Battery features | 45W Fast Charging Up to 16h Video Playback Up to 154h Audio Playback | 45W Fast Charging 100% In 80 Min Up To 15h Internet (LTE / Wi-Fi) Up To 15h Video Playback |
| Platform features | Quad Stereo Speakers Dolby Atmos / AKG Audio IP68 Dust and Water Resistant - Up to 1.5 meters for 30 min Aluminum Frame Aluminum Back | Quad Stereo Speakers AKG Audio |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 12.4 Inches 1752 x 2800 Pixels | 11.0 Inches 1600 x 2560 Pixels |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen 16M Colors | LTPS TFT Screen 16M Colors |
| Pixel density | 266 ppi | 274 ppi |
| Display features | Stylus Support 120Hz Refresh Rate Gorilla Glass HDR10+ | Stylus Support 120Hz Refresh Rate Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Camera | ||
| Camera resolution | 13MP F2.0 + 8MP F2.2 | 13MP F2.0 + 6MP F2.2 |
| Camera features | HDR / Panorama LED Flash | HDR LED Flash |
| Video recording | 4K 30fps Full HD 30fps | 4K 60/30fps Full HD 30fps |
| Front camera | ||
| Front camera resolution | 12MP F2.4 | 12MP F2.4 |
| Front camera features | 120-degree Ultra Wide Angle HDR | 120-degree Ultra Wide Angle HDR |
| Front camera video recording | 4K 30fps Full HD 30fps | 4K 60/30fps Full HD 30fps |
| Sensors & Connectivity | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass | Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass |
| Connectivity | USB Type-C 3.2 Bluetooth 5.3 Tri-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Direct / Wi-Fi hotspot / Wi-Fi 6E GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO / QZSS | USB Type-C 3.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Direct / Wi-Fi hotspot / Wi-Fi 6E GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO |
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