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Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra vs Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 256GB

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 256GB

AED 3,199

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 256GB

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 256GB

AED 3,499

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Camera

Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra

Best Battery

Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra

Our Verdict

Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra vs Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra wins on display with a 14.6-inch Super AMOLED, 120Hz panel versus the S8 Ultra’s 14.6-inch Super AMOLED, 120Hz screen—identical in size and refresh rate, but the S9 Ultra’s 90.7% screen-to-body ratio is 0.7% higher, offering marginally less bezel. The S8 Ultra is ideal for artists and media consumers who need S Pen support, 11200 mAh battery life, and Android 12 with four major upgrades, all at a lower price point. The S9 Ultra suits professionals needing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip for heavy multitasking or future-proofing, especially if they plan to use DeX or premium accessories long-term. In UAE at AED 3199 vs AED 3499, the S8 Ultra is better because it includes the same S Pen and battery with nearly identical display. In India at ₹84999 vs ₹89999, the S8 Ultra wins on value because the S Pen is included and performance difference doesn’t justify the ₹5000 premium for most users.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
OS
Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Screen Size
14.6 inches, 612.6 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio)
14.6 inches, 617.8 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1848 x 2960 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~240 ppi density)
1848 x 2960 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~239 ppi density)
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF 6 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
Storage
256
256
Battery
11200 mAh mAh
11200 mAh mAh
Cellular
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Weight
726 g (Wi-Fi), 728 g (5G) (1.60 lb)
732 g (1.61 lb)

Price Comparison

MarketGalaxy Tab S8 UltraGalaxy Tab S9 UltraDifference
UAEAED 3,199AED 3,499Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra saves AED 300
India₹ 84,999₹ 89,999Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra saves ₹ 5,000

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