Galaxy Tab S9 launch looking likely next month as it clears FCC hurdle

Samsung confirmed that it will host its next Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea next month. However, the company hasn't yet confirmed which devices it will unveil during the event. It looks likely that the company will unveil its next-generation high-end tablets alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Galaxy Z Fold 5.

The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, with model number SM-X910, has passed through the FCC certification process (via @_snoopytech_). It will be the highest-end device in Samsung's upcoming tablet lineup. The certification document reveals that the device has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but version numbers haven't been revealed. The lineup will also likely consist of two other tablets: Galaxy Tab S9 and Galaxy Tab S9+.

Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, S9 Ultra specifications

According to previous leaks, all tablets in the Galaxy Tab S9 series will have the same design as their predecessors. Moreover, even the base Galaxy Tab S9 will feature an OLED screen, unlike the Galaxy Tab S7 and the Galaxy Tab S8, which used LCD panels. We have also exclusively revealed that the Galaxy Tab S9 series will feature an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance.

All the tablets in the Galaxy Tab S9 series are expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 For Galaxy processor, Android 13-based One UI 5.1.1 onboard, and a promise of up to four years of major Android OS updates. The tablets might feature slightly bigger batteries than their predecessors and continue to use 45W fast charging. They will also feature quad speakers and the S Pen.