We really love the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. Enough so that we gave it a glowing 4-star review back in May, and it's also earned top rankings in our roundups of the best tablets with a stylus pen, plus our top picks of the best iPad alternatives for those that aren't all too keen on Apple's ecosystem (guilty).
As far as Android tablets go, the Galaxy Tab S9 is a multitasking marvel, offering a stunning 14.6-inch AMOLED touchscreen with near-4K resolution, combined with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset that really brings the performance factor. As we stated in our Galaxy Tab S9 review "This is a tablet designed for some serious work, instead of Netflix". With the S-Pen included, the Tab S9 Ultra is a top tablet for creative pros.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra retails at $1,199.99 / £1,199 for the 256GB model, which increases to $1319.99 \ £1,349 for the model with 512GB of storage. Should you wish to upgrade to 1TB, expect to pay $1,619.99 / £1,549. However, with the launch of the new AI-infused Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra model, we've recently seen Tab S9 Ultra prices fall to as low as $899.
The best Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra prices
The best Android tablet for those needing an iPad alternative
Display: 14.6in AMOLED, 2960 x 1848, up to 120Hz | Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | OS: Android 14 (One UI 6) | Storage: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | RAM: 12GB (up to 16GB) | Camera: 13MP, F/2.0 (wide) / 8 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide) | Front camera: 12MP, F/2.2, 26mm (wide) / 12MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide) | Weight: 732g
Large and powerful
Great screen
S-Pen stylus
Android software can be limiting
Screen too wide for tiled apps
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra was released in August 2023, and is the mightiest model in the lineup compared to its siblings, including the standard Tab S9, Tab S9+ and Tab S9 FE models. It offers an excellent blend of power and performance, with generous specs that allow for serious multitasking. Plus, Samsung DeX mode is a great option if you prefer a PC-like experience for completing creative tasks.
The only thing that lets this tablet down in our recommendation is its price, given that plenty of laptops meet the same price bracket, as does Apple's 13-inch iPad Pro (M4, 2024). Although the included S-pen might be a bonus, other accessories for this tablet can cost a small fortune, with the Ultra keyboard cover and trackpad alone priced at $349.99 / £339.
You might be better off investing in one of the best laptops for graphic design instead if you don't have a large budget to play with, although we anticipate that thanks to the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 series, prices for this last-gen tablet should swiftly decrease. At the time of writing, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra model is less than a week old, and currently the exact same price as the S9 Ultra, so we think it's worth holding on for any discounts that are bound to crop up on the older model.
FAQS
Is the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra good for watching movies?
Yes. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra has a gorgeous 14.6-inch AMOLED display for watching movies. But you should know that this tablet is capable of so much more than simply acting as a media consumption device. In reality, it's a professional-level tablet for creatives needing a stylus-driven interface for tasks like painting, sculpting, photo editing, and 3D modelling.
If this sounds like your typical workflow, then the Tab S9 Ultra would be an excellent choice. However, if you only like the idea of a tablet this powerful for its large display and streaming ability then it's maybe worth considering if a laptop might fit your needs better, to save you some money in the long-term.
What's the best price for a Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra?
At the time of writing, any price that's lower than the current retail pricing of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is a win. Unfortunately, we don't see discounts on Samsung tablets as commonly as we do its smartphones and other accessories, so if you find a deal of any kind on the Samsung S9 Ultra it's probably worth grabbing.
To refresh your memory, the current retail prices on a Tab S9 Ultra are:
• $1,199.99 / £1,199 for the 256GB model
• $1319.99 / £1,349 for the 512GB model
• $1,619.99 / £1,549 for the 1TB model
With that said, as we enter the seasonal sales periods with events like Black Friday closing its way in, there's a much greater chance that we'll see some impressive discounts on Samsung's last-gen tablet. For example, we've just caught our breath after Amazon's October Prime Day event, and we saw a record-low deal on the Tab S9 Ultra that brought its price down to as low as $899 at Best Buy for a super limited time.
